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 ...

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

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 ...

Amid a hot and humid summer, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is reminding the state’s horse and livestock communities to take the necessary ...

An herbicide used to treat hydrilla, an invasive plant in Connecticut lakes, ponds and rivers, has recently been the target of social media posts circulating online. Diquat, the common name for diquat ...

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

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

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.