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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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DEC and DAM Announce Confirmed Finding of Spotted Lanternfly in Albany and Yates Counties: State Agencies Encourage Public to Report Findings of Invasive Pest (Sep 11, 2018)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (DAM) today confirmed that spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive pest from Asia, has been found in Albany and Yates counties. A single adult insect was discovered in a vehicle in the Capital District. In addition, a single adult insect was reported on a private Keuka Lake property in Penn Yan, Yates County. Anyone that suspects they have found SLF is encouraged to send a photo to spottedlanternfly@dec.ny.gov. Please note the location of where the insect was found, egg masses, and/or infestation signs. DEC and DAM also encourage the public to inspect outdoor items such as vehicles, furniture, and firewood for egg masses. Anyone that visits the Pennsylvania or New Jersey Quarantine Areas should thoroughly inspect their vehicle, luggage and gear for SLF and egg masses before leaving and scrape off all egg masses.

Don't Spread the STD of the Sea

Utah Department of Natural Resources. 

Invasive Aquatic Plant Workshops

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Invasive Plant Program.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Invasive Aquatic Plant Program (CAES IAPP) offers invasive aquatic plant workshops to interested groups. The intent of the workshops is to increase education and awareness.
Invasive Species Curriculum for Middle and High School Students (PDF | 850 KB)

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

See also: Invasive Species: K-12 Educator Resources for more resources

South Dakota Least Wanted

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

Weed Curriculum

Missoula County Weed District (Montana).

This curriculum is designed to be a supplemental curriculum for teachers who want to integrate the topic of invasive weeds into their existing courses. This curriculum will provide teachers, educators, and weed professionals with an ecologically-based invasive weed curriculum that assists students in developing awareness, knowledge and skills that will result in responsible land stewardship in the state of Montana.