to local TV reports. In September 2021 according to local TV reports the Connecticut River Conservancy stated that hydrilla has been overwhelming tributary rivers, coves, inlets and riverbanks along the river for years. Kelsey Wentling, a river steward at the Connecticut River Conservancy stated, "hydrilla can spread through a process known as fragmentation, in which the plants, due to some sort of disruption, break apart and regrow elsewhere. Fragmentation often happens when boats go through a patch of hydrilla. For this reason, it is critical that those using paddle boats, power boats, jet skis, and fishing equipment in the Connecticut River be aware of invasive hydrilla and then take steps to reduce its spread." It has also been reported by local marinas and municipalities that they can no longer access certain boat slips and docks due to the density and severity of the hydrilla. The Connecticut River Conservancy in Sept 2021 requested area boaters to complete a survey to help with the ongoing management of the invasive plant Phytoremediation This abundant source of biomass is a known bioremediation hyperaccumulator of mercury, cadmium, chromium and lead, and as such can be used in phytoremediation. Medicinal uses of Hydrilla Hydrilla is known to have many digestive and health benefits. The plant contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, as well as being useful for fighting indigestion. The plant is also known for its extremely high concentration of calcium, vitamin B-12, iron and magnesium. As such, the plant has become an extremely popular superfood References External links Species Profile- Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), National Invasive Species Information Center, United States National Agricultural Library. Lists general information and resources for Hydrilla. Angiosperms of Western Australia Aquatic plants Flora of New South Wales Flora of Queensland Flora of South Australia Flora of the Northern Territory Flora of Victoria (Australia) Hydrocharitaceae genera Invasive plant species in Sri Lanka Monocots of Australia Monotypic Alismatales genera Phytoremediation plants Hydrocharitaceae