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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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Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.
iMapInvasives: Sharing Information for Strategic Management
Nature Conservancy. iMapInvasives.
i is an invasive species reporting and data management tool that is on-line and map-based. The primary focus for iMapInvasives is to track invasive species locations and management efforts. iMapInvasives tools can be used by citizen scientists, land owners, natural resources managers, and others who are working to prevent, control, or manage invasive species.
See also: The iMapInvasives Network is comprised of organizations that host the iMapInvasives Network database in their respective state or province.
Invasive Species Best Management Practices (Feb 2019) (PDF | 5.1 MB)

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.

See also: Manage an Infestation for more resources

New York Invasive Species Information - Watercraft Inspection
New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse.
People have been working to control aquatic invasive species in New York State for decades. In 2003, the state government took a leadership effort to identify and coordinate local and regional efforts. The Watercraft Inspection Steward Programs are a statewide effort that has stewards stationed at boat launches across the state, including Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, the Thousand Islands, the Adirondacks, Lake Champlain, Lake George, Saratoga Lake, the Hudson River and on Long Island.
Water & Environment - Aquatic Invasive Species

Lake Champlain Basin Program.

Wisconsin's Response Plan for Emerald Ash Borer
Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer Information Source.
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University of Kentucky. Kentucky Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
The more people we have looking for invasive pests, the better our chances are to prevent establishment of the pest in Kentucky. If you see a pest (insect, invertebrate, plant disease) that could be one of the exotics featured on this website, let us know!