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

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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Be Plant Wise
Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat.
The Be Plant Wise campaign, launched by Defra and the Scottish Government, is designed to raise awareness among gardeners, pond owners and retailers of the damage caused by invasive aquatic plants and to encourage the public to dispose of these plants correctly. We have developed resources with advice for gardeners and pond owners and are working closely with retailers of aquatic plants to provide information in stores. These pages contain the detailed information you need to Be Plant Wise.
Don't Move a Mussel

Okanagan Basin Water Board (Canada). Okanagan Water Wise.

Harmful Weeds and Invasive, Non-Native Plants
United Kingdom Environment Agency.
Invasive Plants: Let's Stop These Silent Invaders
SOLVE (Oregon).
LIEP Invasive Species Program
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Fish & Wildlife Department.
Managing Invasive Species in Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Mission Biosecurity

New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (Australia).

The departments of agriculture and primary industries across Australia have proudly partnered with Costa Georgiadis of Gardening Australia to develop a suite of interactive and digital resources which showcase the importance of biosecurity across Australia. Join us on Mission: Biosecurity. As you Watch, Play & Listen, you’ll discover what Biosecurity is, how it can impact our way of life and how we can all help protect our environment, community and economy from biosecurity baddies. ​ Biosecurity – Be a part of it!

Oregon Invasive Species Online Hotline

Portland State University (Oregon).

Play Your Part

Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.

Every one in British Columbia can play our part to stop the spread of invasive species and protect our province. By following these simple steps, we can each help protect British Columbia's biodiversity and economy. Familiarize yourself with the following best practices and tell your friends. Together, we can all play our part.

Resources - Invasive Plants
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension.
The Silent Invasion

Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Vermont Invasive Patrollers: We Need Your Help: Become a Vermont Invasive Patroller!
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Environmental Conservation. Watershed Management Division.
Early detection is vital to protecting Vermont's water bodies from harmful invasive plants and animals. With more than 800 lakes and ponds throughout the state, volunteers play a key role in our surveying efforts. Vermont Invasive Patrollers (VIPs) monitor water bodies for new introductions of invasive species and report their findings to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
What We Do - Invasive Species

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (Oregon).