Apparatus and method for removing aquatic vegetation

An method of removing aquatic vegetation from a body of water comprising:

• providing an apparatus comprising an elongated handle defining forward and rearward ends, a head connected transversely to the elongated handle at the forward end, the head defining outer ends and a middle portion, the head further defining a substantially flat lower surface between a forward removal edge of the head and at least a rearward holding edge of the head, the substantially flat lower surface oriented at a predetermined angle from the elongated handle, the outer ends of the head located rearwardly of the middle portion to define a collection area, said outer ends angled upwardly of the substantially flat lower surface;
• gripping the elongated handle of the apparatus;
• placing the head onto a surface of the body of water;
• allowing the head to sink into the water;
• moving the head in a forward direction to cut or uproot the vegetation;
• moving the head in a rearward direction to at least hold the cut or uprooted vegetation;
• bringing the head proximal to a user of the apparatus;
• and
• stripping the cut or uprooted vegetation from the head.