An important part of stormwater management is controlling nuisance vegetation that finds its way into and around the system. The term “nuisance”, in relation to plants, refers to species that are invasive and usually non-native. For stormwater devices, the term also includes woody species like pines, maples, and sweetgum. Any plant that was not intentionally planted in the stormwater system is considered a nuisance and a threat to the system’s structure and function if allowed to propagate. Read on to find out how exactly these plants can create such an issue in your stormwater device.