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DUMP BAIT: Marine Bait Worms as a Potential
Vector of Non-Native Species (2009; PDF
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University of Connecticut. Connecticut
Sea Grant.
Researchers from the University
of Connecticut and SUNY Purchase completed
a study that reinforces concerns that live
marine bait, such as bait worms, and more particularly,
the seaweed or other material they are packed
in, can serve as a vector or pathway by which
organisms from one region can be introduced
into another. The study was funded by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Long
Island Sound Study, with additional support
from Connecticut Sea Grant. For the complete
study results, see the Long
Island Sound Study: EPA Assistance Award
Final Report (2009; PDF 183 KB).
UCONN,
CT DEP Step Up Campaign To Find And Fight
Mile-A-Minute Vine, An Invasive Plant (Jun
9, 2009)
Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection.
Scientists and staff at the University of Connecticut
(UConn) and the CT Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) are teaming up to tackle the
problematic invasive weed, mile-a-minute
vine (Persicaria
perfoliata). It is sometimes referred
to as "the Kudzu of the North" due
to its fast growth and climbing habits. UCONN
and CT DEP are seeking the public's
assistance in locating populations of mile-a-minute
vine in the state, and to report
any sightings of
this highly invasive plant.
DEP
and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Team Up
for Exotic Animal Amnesty Day (May
29, 2009)
Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection.
An Exotic Animal Amnesty Day
will be held Jul 25, 2009 to provide a convenient,
safe and "no
questions asked" way for people to bring
in exotic animals they may own legally (but
may no longer want) or in possible violation
of state law, without a penalty. Officials
do not want people to release such animals
because non-native species can have an adverse
impact on Connecticut's native plants and
animal populations.
2008
Invasive Plants Council Annual Report
(Dec 9, 2008; 2.6 MB)
University of Connecticut. Connecticut
Invasive Plant Working Group.
Invasive
Aquatic Plant Workshops
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Invasive Plant Program.
Workshop will teach people how to identify
invasive aquatic plants that occur in Connecticut
lakes.
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