Caddo Lake Initiative is getting a $100,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife's Pulling Together Initiative to help fight the invasive weed known as Giant Salvinia.

"Giant salvinia has been called the world's worst aquatic weed for a reason," said Robert Speight, who works with Caddo Lake Initiative. "It's (giant salvinia) very invasive. It grows very fast. It's know as a lake killer."

Speight says the CLI will use the funds to train volunteers, provide public education and create websites for both the Texas and Louisiana sides of the lake.

"Part of the focus of the grant is going to be on better communication between the entities," said Speight. "That's our main three goals; better coordination, the weed wardens and the shoreline watch."

Louisiana Congressman, Dr. John Fleming says the grant is a 2-to-1 private public match.

Fleming said, "Caddo Lake Institute intends to match these funds with up to $250,000 in privately obtained money, resulting in $350,000 being available to control and eradicate this nasty invasive plant. This is an excellent example of an effective collaboration between a non-governmental entity and local private partners."