The Connecticut River has come a long way.It’s far healthier than it once was.Some people are worried that adding diquat ...

Recent plan to use diquat on hydrilla in the Connecticut River set off viral opposition campaign. But its use is common ...

Connecticut leaders are addressing concerns about the use of the controversial chemical diquat to combat hydrilla. Diquat dibromide is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency for aquatic ...

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

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

Despite the criticism, state leaders and scientists said the spread of hydrilla poses an even greater risk to the river if left untreated.

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

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

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

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

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

While officials acknowledge the use of diquat, they say it is being done in compliance with state and federal regulations ...