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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 Cheatgrass (PDF | 126 KB)

University of Nevada - Reno. Cooperative Extension.

About the Exotic Indo-Pacific Lionfish
DOI. NPS. Biscayne National Park.
Activities - Invasive Species
Washington Native Plant Society.
Air Potato in Florida (PDF | 113 KB)

University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

See also: IPM Florida - Invasive Plants for more publications
Animal Diseases - Exotic Newcastle Disease
Montana Department of Livestock. Animal Health Division.
Animal Pathogens - African Swine Fever

University of Florida. Emerging Pathogens Institute.

Aquatic Invasive Species

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program.

Aquatic Invasive Species
USDA. FS. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
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 Decal Information
Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The Nevada aquatic invasive species (AIS) decal requirement became effective Jan 1, 2013 through approval from the Nevada State Legislature in 2011. The AIS decal requirement was established to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic species threatening Nevada's waterways.
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 Prevention Program
Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Aquatic Invasive Species Programs
Tahoe Resource Conservation District.
Aquatic Invasive Species: Zebra Mussel (Dec 2005) (PDF | 297 KB)

Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

See also: Invasive Species for exotic animal and plant pests invading Indiana, causing economic and visual damage
Archives of the Center for Invasive Species Management
Montana State University.
The Center for Invasive Species Management closed in 2015. Archives of relevant materials are available here.
Argentine Black and White Tegu

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.