The Sustainable Committee recommends the educational resources listed below to residents who are interested in learning more about controlling invasive plant species in Lyme:
State Resources
- Connecticut Invasive Plant List – This list includes Invasive and Potentially Invasive Plants as determined by the Connecticut Invasive Plants Council in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes.
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Summary of Criteria for Invasive Plant Listing – In Connecticut, plants must demonstrate nine specific criteria to be listed on the state’s list of invasive plants.
- Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group – This organization, which consists of federal, state and town agency staff, researchers, nursery growers, educators, master gardeners, community members and interested citizens, shares information about invasive plant issues affecting Connecticut.
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Invasive Species ID and Management Publications Compiled by CIPWG – Here is a list with links to publications to help with invasive plant management and habitat restoration.
Disposal of Invasive Plants
- Guidelines for Disposal of Terrestrial Invasive Plants – This guide explains how to properly dispose of invasive plant material.
- Guidelines for Disposal of Aquatic Invasive Plants – This guide explains how to properly dispose of invasive plant material growing in the water all or part of the time.
- Water Chestnut Removal Flyer – This flyer explains how to properly dispose of water chestnuts.
Downloadable Fact Sheets
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CIPWG Invasive Plant Management Calendar – A timeline of mechanical or chemical treatment for the Top 10 invasive plants in Connecticut.
- “Nix the Knotweed: Method of Threes” – These flyers explain how to properly dispose of knotweed.
- Update on Hydrilla (May 2026) – This article provides an update on Hydrilla and Waterchestnut management.
- The Six Most Invasive Plants in Lyme – These flyers explain how to identify and remove the six most invasive plants in our area.
You can find more downloadable fact sheets on other invasive species here.