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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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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.
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.

Harmful Weeds and Invasive, Non-Native Plants
United Kingdom Environment Agency.
Invasive Plant Species of Virginia
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Natural Heritage Program.
Invasive Plants: Let's Stop These Silent Invaders
SOLVE (Oregon).
Jackson Hole Weed Management Association

Jackson Hole Weed Management Association (Wyoming).

Managing Invasive Species in Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Oregon Invasive Species Online Hotline

Portland State University (Oregon).

Play Clean Go: Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; USDA. Forest Service.

Interagency partners in Minnesota have launched PlayCleanGo, an education and outreach campaign for outdoor recreationalists. The goal is to encourage outdoor recreation while protecting valuable natural resources. The objective is to slow or stop the spread of terrestrial invasive species (those that occur on land) through changes in public behavior. See how you can take action and stop invasive species in your tracks.
Resources - Invasive Plants
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension.
The Silent Invasion

Oregon Public Broadcasting.

What We Do - Invasive Species

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (Oregon).

White-nose Syndrome and Minnesota's Bats
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Zebra Mussels Pose a Threat to Virginia's Waters
Virginia Tech; Virginia State University. Virginia Cooperative Extension.