A 12-MEMBER CREW OF CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN WORKING TO REMOVE AQUATIC PLANTS FROM PINTO LAKE IN WATSONVILLE. THEY’RE DOING THAT SO THE WATER WILL FLOW BETTER, AND THEREFORE NOT PROVIDE PRIME MOSQUITO HABITAT. LESS INVASIVE (AND WATER CLOGGING) PLANTS WILL ALSO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, WATERFOWL HABITAT, AND ACCESS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATERS.