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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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Activities - Invasive Species
Washington Native Plant Society.
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.
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.
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program
University of Wisconsin. Extension Lakes Program.
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters volunteer watercraft inspection program is an opportunity to take a front line defense against the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Commit to be Invasive Free
Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.
  • Don't Let it Loose! Be a responsible pet owner.
  • Commit to be PlantWise! Choose non-invasive alternatives for your garden.
  • Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and equipment.
Don't Move a Mussel

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

Extension Lakes Program
University of Wisconsin.
Green Crab Team
Washington Sea Grant.
Harmful Weeds and Invasive, Non-Native Plants
United Kingdom Environment Agency.
Invasive Plant Bounty
Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin (IPAW).
One of the basic principles of invasive plant management is early detection. To that end, IPAW is sponsoring a reward program to encourage and provide incentive for citizens of the state to look for and report prohibited invasive plants.
Invasive Plants: Let's Stop These Silent Invaders
SOLVE (Oregon).
Invasives Program Background
Lake Stewards of Maine.
Special Note: Formerly known as the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program.
Jackson Hole Weed Management Association

Jackson Hole Weed Management Association (Wyoming).

King County (Washington) Noxious Weed Control Program
King County Department of Natural Resources (Washington). Water and Land Resources Division.
Managing Invasive Species in Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Monthly Buffelgrass Pull
DOI. NPS. Saguaro National Park.
Help preserve the Sonoran Desert by removing buffelgrass, a highly invasive grass that threatens native plants and wildlife populations. Volunteers are needed to assist with buffelgrass pulls, held the second Saturday of each month, from Sept-May.
New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI)

Cornell University. Forest Health and Invasive Non-native Forest Pests.

Oregon Invasive Species Online Hotline

Portland State University (Oregon).

Project (RED): Riverine Early Detectors

River Alliance of Wisconsin.

Resources - Invasive Plants
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension.