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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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A Homeowner's Guide to Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Species: How You Can Make a Difference (2013) (PDF | 6.0 MB)

University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.

See also: Georgia Invasive Species Task Force Publications for more resources

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.
Extension Lakes Program
University of Wisconsin.
Green Crab Team
Washington Sea Grant.
Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program

University of Minnesota Extension.

Forest pest first detectors are trained to quickly detect and diagnose early infestations of emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, Asian longhorned beetle, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet and other pests, so that state and federal agencies can control the spread. Become part of the award-winning Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector volunteer program to help the public find new invasive species affecting Minnesota’s trees and forests, or attend as a refresher for those already active as Forest Pest First Detectors.

Natural Resources - Invasive Species

University of Minnesota. Extension.

New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI)

Cornell University. Forest Health and Invasive Non-native Forest Pests.

Pesky Plant Trackers

University of Minnesota. Department of Forest Resources.

Welcome, Volunteers! Pesky Plant Trackers is a citizen science opportunity focused on two non-native plants, wild parsnip and Japanese knotweed. Volunteers use Nature's Notebook to collect important information by observing seasonal changes in leaves, flowers, and fruits.

Resources - Invasive Plants
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension.
Wisconsin First Detector Network
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Wisconsin First Detector Network (WIFDN) is a citizen science network that empowers people to take action against invasive species through invasive species monitoring, management, and outreach. WIFDN provides training and resources through a combination of webinars, instructional videos, and hands-on workshops, in addition to providing volunteer opportunities to citizen scientists. Consider becoming a First Detector and help improve our network to minimize the impact and spread of invasive species in Wisconsin.
Zebra Mussels Pose a Threat to Virginia's Waters
Virginia Tech; Virginia State University. Virginia Cooperative Extension.