Hydrilla, an invasive plant that can choke waterways, was first identified in the river in 2016 in Glastonbury.

According to the EPA, diquat “rapidly adheres to soil particles,” which makes it unlikely to leach into drinking water.

The EPA confirmed there have been no government-led applications of Diquat in Connecticut waters this year, but they’ve ...

Officials said "misinformation" surrounding the use of the herbicide diquat to kill hydrilla in the Connecticut River has “triggered fear” among residents.

People should be asking questions. This process was set up to give people that opportunity,” Charamut said. “But get your ...

The Connecticut River Hydrilla Control Research and Demonstration Project now includes the use of three herbicides: diquat dibromide, dipotassium salt of endothall, and florpyrauxifen-benzyl ...

The selective use of EPA-approved aquatic herbicides is one of the most effective methods available to mitigate the spread of ...