Would seem to have considerable noxious weed potential there.

Here is a link that might be useful: PLANTS Profile for Eichhornia (water hyacinth) : USDA PLANTS

Aloha bboy,

I believe it is in fact defined by the USDA as a "noxious weed" in some states, though I'm not sure if it is considered such in Hawaii or not. People here plant it in small controlled ponds though, this isn't something that you would throw into a natural lake or pond...Not sure how to word it, but similar to "guns don't kill people, people kill people..."

Different places, different opinions =/

Yes: It's funny Hawaii does not list them already.

Nuclear energy is safe too, as long as accidents never occur.

That's a generous offer (I'm assuming it's free), Dave.

It's great to put Water Hyacinth in confined ponds to suck up all those nutrient from the water, but gardeners should be aware that they really are an invasive species in Hawaii and other places that the plant is not native to; also birds could carry the seeds of this plant and establish it in pristine stream, lake, pond, etc.

I used to collect this plant in my local stream when I was a kid to put it on my fish tank; and then realizing how unsuitable it was when it keeps dying on me! The stream to this day still have water hyacinth floating around.

~Free or for trade~
If anyone wants some, I would like to get rid of them and don't want to just dump 'em all, but will have to if I can't find anything else to do with them.
Just reply or give me a shout if you'd like some, take care n TTYL

Don't simply dump them. I chop them up with a machete and use it as mulch. Good weed suppression plus it keeps the ground moist. Chop it when its fresh and succulent otherwise, when it dries up it gets tough and fibrous.

Much mahalo for the tips herbie, didn't even think of mulching it, sigh! Would have seriously wasted it, lol. I think that's what I'm going to end up doing, so good thing you got this to me quickly =p Take care and thanks again,

~D