Sudbury on frontlines of Phragmites battle, environmental group says

The Junction Creek Stewardship Committee says that Sudbury is on the frontlines of encroaching invasive Phragmites from southern regions.

With more than 330 lakes and a network of rivers and streams, the spread of aquatic and semi-aquatic invasive species is a growing concern, so it only makes sense for Sudburians to work together to keep the spread of Phragmites at bay, the group says.

“By raising awareness and working together, we can combat invasive Phragmites and protect our natural spaces for future generations,” Charly Leclair, environmental restoration intern with the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee , said in a release.

Phragmites, also known as common reed, is a tall, perennial grass that can be either native or invasive. The invasive variety, Phragmites australis ssp.