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Those lake "weeds" actually keep lakes healthy

MPR News | By Kirsti Marohn
Published October 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM CDT

Some people may think that plants that grow in lakes are weeds that should be removed, but ecologists say native aquatic plants keep lakes healthy. They also prevent invasive species from taking over.

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Kirsti Marohn