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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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Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
DOI. National Park Service.
Aquatic Invasive Plants: Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plants
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Office of Water Resources.
You can take actions to prevent the further spread of AIS. It is essential for boaters and recreational users of lakes and ponds to be vigilant!
Aquatic Invasive Species
USDA. FS. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
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.
Best Management Practices for Control of Non-Native Invasives (Jan 2015) (PDF | 1.11 MB)

Montgomery County Department of Parks (Maryland). Park Planning and Stewardship Division.

Natural Resources Stewardship staff (NRS) has determined that many non-native invasive plants (NNIs) known to present a significant threat to the quality and biodiversity of the natural areas occur in this 37,000-acre park system. To support the park mission to steward these lands, Montgomery County Department of Parks has prepared fact sheets for park managers and maintenance personnel with easy-to-read information about mechanical and chemical control methods for several terrestrial NNIs.

Bureau of Environment - Invasive Species Best Management Practices

New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

To address mounting concerns over invasive plants and the role NHDOT activities play in the spread of these plants along roadsides, Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been developed with input from Maintenance Districts, the Roadside Development Section, the Bureau of Construction, and the NH Department of Agriculture. Implementation of these BMPs will help prevent the spread of invasive plants caused by maintenance and construction activities.

California Invasive Plant Council - Best Management Practices Manuals

California Invasive Plant Council.

Includes Prevention BMPs for Land Managers, Prevention BMPs for Transportation and Utility Corridors, BMPs for Protecting Wildlife When Using Herbicides, Land Manager’s Guide to Developing an Invasive Plant Management Plan, and Prevention BMPs for Central Sierra Tree Mortality Zones.

California Invasive Plant Council - Prevention
California Invasive Plant Council.
California Invasive Species Action Week (June 6-14, 2020)

California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The goals of the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) are to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California's invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources.

Prevention is the most effective strategy in managing invasive species. However, hundreds of invasive plants and animals have already established in California and are rapidly spreading each year. These invaders are negatively impacting our waters, our native plants and animals (some of them rare, threatened, or endangered), our agriculture, our health, our economy, and our favorite recreational places. Help us celebrate California's Invasive Species Action Week, and more importantly, help stop the spread of invasive species, by volunteering to take action.

Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program
California Department of Food and Agriculture. Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program.
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.
Fisheries Service - Whirling Disease

Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Healthy Ecosystems - Aquatic Invasive Species

Lake Champlain Basin Program.

Invasive Species Best Management Practices (Feb 2019) (PDF | 5.1 MB)

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.

See also: Manage an Infestation for more resources

Lake County Invasive Mussel Prevention Program
Lake County (California).
Lake George Boat Inspections
Lake George Park Commission.
From May 1st - Oct. 31st, all trailered boats being launched must be inspected at one of the 7 regional inspection stations.
Lake Host Program
New Hampshire Lakes Association.
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.