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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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"Preserve Maine Waters" Stickers
Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
In 2008, the purchase of a new sticker for owners of Maine-registered watercraft was automatically combined with the watercraft registration fee. The sticker, which now reads "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers -- Preserve Maine Waters" and is physically attached to the Maine watercraft registration, has been required since 2002 for all motorized watercraft on inland waters. Owners of non-Maine registered boats will continue to be required to purchase and affix a separate nonresident sticker. 
Advisory List of Invasive Aquatic Species (Oct 10, 2002) (PDF | 46 KB)
Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Animal Diseases - Avian Influenza

New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

Apiary Inspection and Beekeeping - Africanized Honeybees

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

Aquatic Invasive Species
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Aquatic Invasive Species

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Aquatic Invasive Species - Ballast Water
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Aquatic Invasive Species - European Green Crab
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Aquatic Invasive Species - New Zealand mudsnail
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permits
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Operators of watercraft not registered in Washington State, seaplanes, and commercial transporters of specified vessel types must purchase aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention permits to help prevent the spread of AIS in Washington. AIS prevention permits are valid for one year and can be purchased online (under the "Other" Product Categories tab) or from any of the department's authorized license dealers. When purchasing online, you may select a preferred activation date. The permit will be valid for one year from that date.
Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
In 2016, Nebraska implemented an Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp to fund programs aimed at combating aquatic invasive species. Boaters who register their motorized watercraft in Nebraska will notice a $5 fee added to their three-year boater registration fee. Boaters who register their motorized watercraft in any other state will be required to obtain a $15 Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp each year that they boat in Nebraska. This stamp is available for purchase online. A temporary stamp may be purchased at some state parks and recreation areas.
Asian Longhorned Beetle

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Division of Parks and Forestry.

Asian Shore Crab

Maine Department of Marine Resources.

Austin Invasive Plants Management

Austin City Connection (Texas). Watershed Protection Department.

Avian Influenza and Wild Birds
Utah Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources.
Boxwood Blight: Information and News
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Plant Disease Information Office.
Cactus Moth Poses New Invasive Species Threat to Texas Biodiversity (Apr 27, 2011)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
CAES Announces the Finding of Spotted Lanternfly in Southbury, Connecticut (Oct 15, 2019) (PDF | 60 KB)

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) in cooperation with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) announce the detection of single live adult spotted lanternfly, Lycoma delicatula, in Southbury, CT. While no other spotted lanternflies were found upon surveying the immediate area, a live insect strongly suggests others may be present within easy transport from somewhere in the region. Additional surveys in the area are planned.

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper that was discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. It is native to China, India, and Vietnam. It attacks many hosts and has the potential to severely impact Connecticut’s farm crops, particularly apples, grapes, and hops, as well as a number of tree species like maple. Early detection is important for the protection of Connecticut businesses and agriculture. The public is urged to report potential sightings of this invasive pest to ReportSLF@ct.gov. For more information, see the CAES Pest Alert (PDF | 1.9 MB).

Changes Proposed to Texas Exotic Aquatic Species Regulations (Aug 28, 2020)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing changes to regulations regarding harmful or potentially harmful fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. The proposed changes significantly reorganize the existing rules to enhance accessibility, meet the changing needs of the regulated community, and address current and potential future threats posed by these exotic species. The proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register no later than Friday, Oct. 2. At that time, comments on the changes can be provided on the TPWD public comment page until Monday, Nov. 9. The TPW Commission will take public comment on the proposed changes at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Austin. Comments on the proposed changes also can be submitted to Ken Kurzawski at (512) 389-4591, email: ken.kurzawski@tpwd.texas.gov.

Chestnuts and the Introduction of Chestnut Blight (Nov 1997)
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
See also: Protecting Trees from Chestnut Blight and additional fact sheets