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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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A Model Rapid Response Plan for Aquatic Invasive Species
Mississippi River Basin Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species.
Rapid response actions are often complex, costly, and controversial, and therefore advanced planning for rapid response prior to an introduction is crucial. The Mississippi River Basin Panel on AIS (MRBP) has developed this model rapid response plan and supplemental attachments to assist natural resources management agencies effectively plan and quickly implement rapid response actions. In addition to providing information on rapid response planning, the model plan includes a template that can be used by states in developing their own rapid response plans. See also: MRBP Documents for more resources.
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.
African Swine Fever Update: Biosecurity is the Key
Pennsylvania State University. Cooperative Extension.
AIS Action Plan: Didymo (Jun 2011) (PDF | 193 KB)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more action plans

AIS Control Plan: European Water Chestnut (Nov 2020) (PDF | 310 KB)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more action plans

AIS Control Plan: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (Nov 2020) (PDF | 246 KB)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more action plans

Alien Forest Pest Explorer (AFPE): Alien Pest Range Maps

USDA. FS. Northern Research Station.

Select the non-indigenous forest pest to view maps depicting state and county distribution. Produced by: USDA, FS, Forest Health Protection, and its partners.

Alien Forest Pest Explorer: Beech Bark Disease Invasion Animated Map (1935-2006)
USDA. FS. Northern Research Station.
American Chestnut Restoration
USDA. FS. Northern Research Station.
Annual Plum Pox Virus Survey
Cornell University (New York). New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
DOI. National Park Service.
Aquatic Invasive Species Boating Information
Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Please check this information before you transport your watercraft into Wyoming as this information will be updated regularly. This site includes detailed information and a map of inspection facilities including locations, dates of operation, and hours of operation. Any watercraft transported into Wyoming from March 1 through November 30 must undergo a mandatory inspection by an authorized inspector prior to launching in any water of the state. See also: AIS Inspection Location List.
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring
University of Wisconsin. Extension Lakes Program. Citizen Lake Monitoring Network.
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Training Manual: Curly-leaf Pondweed Monitoring Protocol (May 2014) (PDF | 2.82 MB)
University of Wisconsin. Extension Lakes Program. Citizen Lake Monitoring Network.
See also: Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Training Manual for full publication
Aquatic Invasive Species on the West Coast: Caulerpa taxifolia

DOC. NOAA. National Marine Fisheries Service. West Coast Region.

Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Methods
Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel.
Contains a compilation of known control methods for selected aquatic and wetland nuisance species.
Asian Carp Control
Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee.
Asian Carp Control Efforts

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Bay Issues - Aquatic Invasive Species

Maryland Sea Grant.

Best Management Practices (BMP) to Prevent and Minimize the Spread of Invasives

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

To minimize the spread of invasive species, interested stakeholders have met to develop voluntary Best Management Practices for Invasive Species. These guidelines will help Wisconsin residents and visitors to limit the likelihood of moving invasive species around.