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

Applications are expected to be made in Middletown, Chester, Lyme, Portland, Deep River, East Haddam and East Hampton.

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

Connecticut is among several states that uses the herbicide Diquat to combat hydrilla, an invasive plant species that grows ...

Connecticut is among several states that uses the herbicide Diquat to combat hydrilla, an invasive plant species that grows ...

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

Environmental advocates are raising concerns over the state’s plan to use a controversial herbicide to combat the spread of ...

Authorities in Connecticut planned to start spraying Diquat, a toxic chemical herbicide, into rivers and lakes after July 4, 2025.

Locals raised concerns over an herbicide used to kill an invasive aquatic plant in Connecticut rivers and lakes.

CT officials and advocates say the negative social media posts are misleading and harmful to a project that has taken years ...

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