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

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

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

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

Environmental advocates are raising concerns over the state’s plan to use a controversial herbicide to combat the spread of ...

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

Officials said "misinformation" surrounding the use of the herbicide diquat to kill hydrilla in the Connecticut River has “triggered fear” among residents.

Authorities in Connecticut planned to start spraying Diquat, a toxic chemical herbicide, into rivers and lakes after July 4, 2025.

CT officials and advocates say the negative social media posts are misleading and harmful to a project that has taken years ...