Invasive Species
© Jan Carroll/USFWS Invasive Species Featured Image
Invasive non-native species pose a serious threat to native plants, animals, and ecological systems -- in fact, they are now regarded as the second-leading threat to imperiled species, behind only habitat destruction. Unchecked by natural controls, invasives compete with and displace native plants, animals, and other organisms and change the cycles and functions of ecological systems.
More About Invasive Species
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iMapInvasives
iMapInvasives is an online database and mapping system designed to make it easy for conservation professionals and concerned citizens to share and manage data on invasive species.
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© Dan Dzurisin | flickr.com/ndomer73 (Nutria)
An Action Plan on Invasive Species
The National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species has identified priority policy actions related to invasive species prevention and management, outlining simple steps that can make substantial progress toward addressing animal and plant invasive species threats.
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© Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (Rusty Crayfish)
Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Invasive Species
This ELI-authored EPA report considers the interactions of climate change and aquatic invasive species, analyzing the existing scientific literature on climate change's effects on AIS and considering provisions for adapting existing state AIS management plans.
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© James Albright | flickr.com/greymaster (Water Hyacinth)
Cooperative Prevention of Invasive Wildlife Introduction in Florida
by Environmental Law Institute
Florida and the federal government use similar laws and regulations for invasive wildlife prevention, but these provisions fail to address all known potential invasive wildlife species and are difficult to implement. This technical report by the Environmental Law Institute. -
© Chesapeake Bay Program (Water Chestnut on Boat)
Halting the Invasion in the Chesapeake Bay: Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Introduction through Regional Cooperation
by Environmental Law Institute
This ELI report examines the complex issues faced in addressing the issue of aquatic invasions in the Chesapeake Bay and makes recommendations intended to harmonize regional interstate efforts to combat them. -
© Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (Wisconsin Zebra Mussels)
Eradicating Invasive Zebra Mussels
by Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Although zebra mussels affect water supply systems, power generating facilities, other industries, and a variety of wildlife species, the impacts to the Virginia's native freshwater mussels would be catastrophic if the mussels spread elsewhere. -
© Sudbury Valley Trustees (LL_MA_Shrubland_Habitat_Management Featured Image)
Shrubland Habitat Management - Bittersweet Success
by Laura Mattei
Never underestimate the determination of oriental bittersweet. That's just one of the many lessons that Sudbury Valley Trustees has learned over the past three years while restoring shrubland habitat at their Cedar Hill Reservation in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Invasive Species in the States
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Invasive Species in Florida
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Invasive Species in Virginia
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Invasive Species in Washington
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Holding the Line on Invasive Mussels
by Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
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Preventing Damage by Invasive Species
by Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
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