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National Invasive Species Information Center

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides access to all site resources, with the option to search by species common and scientific names. Resources can be filtered by Subject, Resource Type, Location, or Source.

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2 CCR 405-8: Aquatic Nuisance Species (PDF | 325 KB)

Code of Colorado Regulations.

A New Paper-based Test for the Zika Virus: Inexpensive Device Can Diagnose Zika in Just a Few Hours (May 6, 2016)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT News.

Activities - Invasive Species

Washington Native Plant Society.

Animal Disease Information - African Swine Fever

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Amblyomma variegatum

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Avian Influenza

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Classical Swine Fever

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Foot and Mouth Disease

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Newcastle Disease

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Screwworm Myiasis

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Disease Information - West Nile Virus

Iowa State University. Center for Food Security and Public Health.

Animal Diseases - Exotic Newcastle Disease

Montana Department of Livestock. Animal Health Division.

Aquatic Invasive Species

Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council.

Aquatic Invasive Species - African Clawed Frog

Washington Department 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 - Impacts of AIS

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

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.