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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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Aquatic Invaders Attack Pack
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant.
The Aquatic Invaders Attack Pack is filled with materials to help teach groups about Great Lakes aquatic invasive species (AIS), the problems they cause and what can be done about them. Each pack includes preserved specimens of some of the most problematic AIS in the Great Lakes, rugged plastic fact sheets and a classroom guide. Additional materials are available for download.
Aquatic Invasions! A Menace to the West
Oregon Sea Grant.
The materials found here are part of Menace to the West, an educational resource for teachers, informal educators, parents, and students on aquatic invasive species. These materials are designed to teach K-12 students how invasive species can do untold damage when they move to new territory. Kits, resources, and full lessons are available.
Exotic Pet Amnesty Program
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
In an effort to keep unwanted exotic pets out of Florida's native habitats, people can surrender exotic pets free of charge with no questions asked. Every attempt will be made to place all healthy animals with experienced exotic pet adopters.
Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative - Teacher Resources

University of Florida. IFAS. Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants.

Provides educators with the information and resources they need to teach about the benefits of Florida's native plants and the harmful impacts that some invasive, non-native plants are having on our natural areas and neighborhoods. Includes four core modules with related lessons and accompanying materials useful in the classroom.

Florida Plant and Apiary Industry Videos

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.

The Division of Plant Industry produces informational videos, training videos and public service announcements as part of its mission to protect Florida's native and commercially grown plants and the state's apiary industry from harmful pests and diseases.
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species and Climate Change K-12 Curriculum
Pennsylvania State University. Pennsylvania Sea Grant.
Pennsylvania and New York Sea Grants worked together with funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to compile 10 lesson plans focusing on the potential interactions between aquatic invasive species and the changing climate.
Grow Native!

Missouri Prairie Foundation.

Grow Native! is the native plant marketing and education program of the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Grow Native! helps protect and restore biodiversity by increasing conservation awareness of native plants and their effective use in urban, suburban, and rural developed landscapes.

Mark Your Calendars: 2021 Lionfish Festival May 15-16 in Destin, FL; Vendors and Divers Wanted

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 7th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 15 and 16 at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. Come out and celebrate the fight against invasive lionfish with the FWC and Destin–Fort Walton Beach. Activities will include fillet demonstrations; family-friendly games and activities; art, diving and conservation booths; and the world’s largest lionfish spearfishing tournament, the Emerald Coast Open. Learn more by visiting FWCReefRangers.com. The 2021 Lionfish Challenge removal incentive program will begin May 21 and continue through Labor Day, Sept. 6. More details on how to get rewarded for your harvest coming soon to FWCReefRangers.com.

Massachusetts Introduced Pest Outreach Project
Massachusetts Introduced Pest Outreach Project.
Non-native Invasive Species - Communication Tools
USDA. FS. Eastern Region.
Templates for fields guides, brochures, pamphlets, outdoor signs to be used to create quality materials to increase awareness and protection.
NY's Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange - Aquatic Invasive Species Activities
New York Sea Grant.
Potomac Highlands Cooperative Weed and Pest Management Area

Potomac Highlands Cooperative Weed and Pest Management Area (West Virginia).

TAME Brazilian Pepper Tree

University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. TAME Invasives Portal.

TAME Invasives Portal

University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.

TAME Lygodium (Old World Climbing Fern)

University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. TAME Invasives Portal.

TAME Tropical Soda Apple

University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. TAME Invasives Portal.