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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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Animal Diseases - Avian Influenza

New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Didymo (Rock Snot)

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Hydrilla

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Invasive Chinese Mitten Crab

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Invasive Northern Snakehead

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Invasive Spiny Waterflea

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Nuisance and Invasive Species
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Sea Lamprey

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life - Water Chestnut

New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

Aquatic Invasive Species
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Aquatic Invasive Species

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Aquatic Invasive Species - Rules & Stations
New Mexico Department of Game & Fish.
See also: New Rules to Battle Aquatic Invasive Species Now in Effect for more information.
Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
In 2016, Nebraska implemented an Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp to fund programs aimed at combating aquatic invasive species. Boaters who register their motorized watercraft in Nebraska will notice a $5 fee added to their three-year boater registration fee. Boaters who register their motorized watercraft in any other state will be required to obtain a $15 Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp each year that they boat in Nebraska. This stamp is available for purchase online. A temporary stamp may be purchased at some state parks and recreation areas.
Article XXII Invasive Species Control - Listed Species (PDF | 160 KB)
City of Chicago. Department of Environment.
Asian Longhorned Beetle

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Division of Parks and Forestry.

Boll Weevil Eradication Program

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

In May 2010 the last boll weevil was trapped in the state and in March 2012 the boll weevil was declared eradicated from the state of Louisiana. The Eradication Program is now at a maintenance level, funded through grower maintenance inspection fees. Traps are placed and monitored according to an approved trapping protocol. Cotton producers have seen increases in yields along with a reduction in the cost of insect control.

Conservation/Stewardship - Invasive Species

Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Conservationist for Kids Magazine: Invasive Species Issue (PDF | 915 KB)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

In this issue, we learn about invasive species, their impacts, and what we can do to help stop their spread. See also: Invasive Species: K-12 Educator Resources for more information.

Control and Utilization of Tree-of-Heaven: A Guide for Virginia Landowners (Mar 2019) (PDF | 6.6 MB)
Virginia Department of Forestry.
See also: Publications and Reports - Invasive Species for more resources
Controlling Aquatic Plants and Enhancing Freshwater Habitat

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.