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‘Concerning’: Invasive species threatens lilies along Catawba River
An invasive alligatorweed species is threatening rocky shoals spider lilies in the Catawba River near Landsford Canal State Park, likely introduced during Hurricane Helene in 2024. The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is manually removing the weed and seeking grants to address its spread, which poses risks to native plants, wildlife habitat, and water management.
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