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WATER GARDENS A ROUTE FOR NEW INVASIVES
These two goldfish were pulled out of a pond in Duluth. They started out as small, aquarium goldfish, but when introduced into the wild, they can grow up to more than a foot in length. (Photo by Chris Julin)
You can hear frogs croaking and chirping in the middle of a city these days. You can see cattails and water lilies out your window even if you live nowhere near a lake. Water gardens are all the rage. But some scientists are warning that we have to be careful with our gardens. If plants or animals get out of a backyard pond, they can endanger native species. As part of an ongoing series called "Your Choice; Your Planet," the Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Chris Julin reports:
Aquatic invasive species info from Minnesota Sea Grant
The EPA's Guide to Native Water Gardens
Producer: Chris Julin
Release Date: June 28, 2004
Running Time: 3:44