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Provides selected resources for invasive species related emerging issues. A listing of previous emerging issues is available on the Archives page. Current Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alerts are also available.

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2008

Alder Phytophthora (Phytophthora alni subsp. uniformis) in Alaska (includes recent Jan 2008 update)
USDA. FS. Forest Health Protection. Alaska Region.
Phytophthora alni subsp. uniformis (PAU) was isolated from soil beneath alder from two riparian areas in 2007; one area was in south-central and one in interior Alaska. This is the first time this hybrid pathogen has been found in North America.

Zebra Mussels Detected in Lake Pueblo State Park (Jan 17, 2008)
Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Zebra Mussels Found in California Reservoir (Jan 16, 2008)
California Department of Fish and Game.
This is the first population of zebra mussels found in California waters.

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