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National Invasive Species Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Invasive Species Resources

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A Homeowner's Guide to Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Species: How You Can Make a Difference (2013) (PDF | 6.0 MB)

University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.

See also: Georgia Invasive Species Task Force Publications for more resources

Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program
University of Wisconsin. Extension Lakes Program.
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters volunteer watercraft inspection program is an opportunity to take a front line defense against the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Extension Lakes Program
University of Wisconsin.
Help Slow the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.

The Emerald ash borer was first found in Connecticut during the week of July 16, 2012. Since that first find in Prospect, EAB has been found in many other parts of the state, particularly in towns in central and western Connecticut. DEEP, the CT Agricultural Experiment Station, USDA APHIS PPQ and the U.S. Forest Service are working together with local partners to slow the spread of the insect and to take steps to minimize its impact. This will be a long-term effort on the part of all involved.

Invasive Management Area Program
Fairfax County Park Authority (Virginia).
Invasive Plant Bounty
Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin (IPAW).
One of the basic principles of invasive plant management is early detection. To that end, IPAW is sponsoring a reward program to encourage and provide incentive for citizens of the state to look for and report prohibited invasive plants.
Invasive Plant Species of Virginia
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Natural Heritage Program.
Project (RED): Riverine Early Detectors

River Alliance of Wisconsin.

Resources - Invasive Plants
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension.
Trees & Ecology - Invasive Plant Program

Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (Virginia).

Wisconsin First Detector Network
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Wisconsin First Detector Network (WIFDN) is a citizen science network that empowers people to take action against invasive species through invasive species monitoring, management, and outreach. WIFDN provides training and resources through a combination of webinars, instructional videos, and hands-on workshops, in addition to providing volunteer opportunities to citizen scientists. Consider becoming a First Detector and help improve our network to minimize the impact and spread of invasive species in Wisconsin.
You Can Help!
University of Kentucky. Kentucky Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
The more people we have looking for invasive pests, the better our chances are to prevent establishment of the pest in Kentucky. If you see a pest (insect, invertebrate, plant disease) that could be one of the exotics featured on this website, let us know!
Zebra Mussels Pose a Threat to Virginia's Waters
Virginia Tech; Virginia State University. Virginia Cooperative Extension.