As awareness grows around the dangers of chemical herbicides, more U.S. cities are stepping up and banning their use—especially near water bodies. It's time for homeowners' associations (HOAs) to follow suit.

Glyphosate herbicides are routinely sprayed into U.S. waterways to control invasive weeds, but the environmental and health risks are concerning.

Mechanical harvesting provides a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative for waterway cleanup.

Communities fight invasive aquatic weeds, often relying on harmful herbicides—without realizing the risks

Some may assume aquatic weeds stop growing in winter, but many species remain active and challenging even in the cold.

Water hyacinth clogs waterways, disrupts irrigation systems, and increases the cost of waterway maintenance.