I know they're beneficial to the wildlife because I see dens built into them and they're hiding places for small animals but there's not going to be any water left at this rate
by Devonde7
I know they're beneficial to the wildlife because I see dens built into them and they're hiding places for small animals but there's not going to be any water left at this rate
by Devonde7
5 Comments
I think the reeds are coming in because water levels are lower. Not the other way around.
Why is the water level dropping?
Are you on a wetland protected area? My neighbour tore up specifically designated wetlands with machines for a new driveway, and had to pay a $25,000 fine.
Could be climate change (less total rainfall) or any other factors
But I don’t think it’s cause plants alone are sucking it all up
If that is reed canary grass (it looks like that is mostly what it is) it is highly invasive, is not a habitat for native wildlife (you are likely seeing nutria trails) and should be controlled as much as possible.
If you are not able to do anything about it, will just have to see what happens. Maybe it will collapse and die back at some point. Livestock will eat it when the shoots are young and green, but when it gets tall it becomes toxic.
We’ve had some luck with brush hogging a couple times a year to prevent it from getting tall so other grasses, sedges, and reeds can compete.
I hate RCG. Sorry, this is tragic.