Excess Aquatic Weed

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010249",
  "term": "Excess Aquatic Weed",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Excess aquatic weeds (noxious aquatic plants) choke waterways, degrade healthy aquatic habitats, and interfere with recreational uses such as swimming, fishing, and boating. Growth of excess aquatic weeds can be caused by fertilizers, leaking septic tanks, pet and livestock wastes, sewage overflows, and flow alterations.",
  "references": [
    "How's My Waterway Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/excess-aquatic-weed/"
}