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Amistad National Recreation Area
Freshwater Plants
 
Nature and Science
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Lake Amistad is home to several species of aquatic plants. Pondweed and Hydrilla are the most common, seen in abundance around the edge of the lake. They provide shelter for the young fish and invertebrates that feed the trophy bass our visiting fishermen catch.

American and Mexican Eagles Monument on top Amistad Dam  

Did You Know?
Amistad National Recreation Area is one of 390 National Park Service areas that protect natural and cultural resources and provide for public enjoyment of those resources.
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Last Updated: February 08, 2007 at 10:57 EST