Anglers and boatmen express concern at rapid growth of pondweed on lakes

ANGLERS, boatmen and rowing clubs are becoming increasingly concerned about the rapid growth of Canadian pondweed in Killarney’s lakes.

Anglers and boatmen express concern at rapid growth of pondweed on lakes

A number of state agencies are planning some action to halt the spread of the highly-invasive weed, which has taken hold in Lough Lein over the past three years.

Similar problems are affecting Lough Corrib in Galway.

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