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Greece ramps up fight against invasive water chestnuts threatening local waterways with grant
Tiffany Nguyen
Tiffany Nguyen
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Tiffany graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last two years covering community stories for various local publications. Her background in nonprofit work helps her connect deeply with the community she serves.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An invasive aquatic plant threatening several waterways in the Town of Greece is now the focus of a major restoration effort aimed at protecting local wildlife and preserving recreational access. Water chestnuts, first discovered locally in Braddock Bay, have spread to seven additional waterways: Salmon Creek, Buttonwood Creek, Cranberry Pond, Long [...]
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