Experts celebrate after massive effort to eradicate 85 million seeds of dangerous plant: 'We turned an important corner'

Experts celebrate after massive effort to eradicate 85 million seeds of dangerous plant: 'We turned an important corner'

For years, a highly invasive aquatic plant has choked parts of Northern New York's waterways. But now, after a coordinated effort, researchers say they're finally turning the tide. Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an aggressive plant species that has overrun stretches of the Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton, threatening the health of the river's ecosystem.  The plant forms dense mats, outcompeting native vegetation and disrupting the food chain.…