We too are having a FA problem this year in New York. Very low snow fall and very dry spring made for little to no spring run off. The past month has blessed us with above average rain and that witht the wife and I manually removing the FA with a net as we kayak the shore lines seems to be starting to get ahead of it. My concern is that when the summer heat and dry weather hits we are going to be in trouble. I have been trying to avoid chemical control and this post makes me feel stronger about avoiding it. What are we do try???? We need some of you experts with long term experience to contribute on this one.