Hydrilla Control (language only)

Item 90 #1h

Language
Page 73, at beginning of line 38, insert "A."
Page 73, after line 40, insert:
"B.  Out of the amounts appropriated for Wildlife and Fisheries Management in Item 358 of this act, $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year are transferred to the Plant Pest and Disease Control program to continue to support the treatment and control of hydrilla on Lake Gaston, Smith Mountain Lake, and Lake Anna."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $300,000 each year to support the eradication of hydrilla on Lake Gaston, Smith Mountain Lake, and Lake Anna. Hydrilla is an invasive species that interferes with recreation, destroys fish and wildlife habitats, and can severely impact water delivery systems.)