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On August 9, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted a virtual forum on invasive carp harvest and product use. This virtual event was convened in response to direction provided by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. Bighead, silver, black and grass carp – collectively referred to as ‘invasive carp’ – have been spreading in waterways across the United States and causing environmental damage since their introduction in the 1970s for use in aquaculture facilities and retention ponds. Provides access to the full recording of the forum, as well as the presentation slides.

The 2024 Winter Lionfish Throw Down (October 14 - December 31, 2024) is a Lionfish hunting tournament held throughout the State of Florida waters. Our goal is to encourage the culling of Lionfish through the winter months to mitigate the damage done by Lionfish all year long. After the FWC’s Summer Challenge the focus on culling Lionfish declines and our goal is to keep up the hunting momentum throughout the whole year.  The Throw Down will mirror many of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Lionfish Challenge rules and is being done with their full support. 

See also: Wetlands - Phragmites

See also: Ecological Risk Screening Summaries for more species summaries

Along the Rio Grande in Texas, tiny insects are taking a big bite out of an invasive weed that competes for limited water resources vital to agriculture and native vegetation. Several years ago, ARS scientists released two insect species as part of a biocontrol program to kill giant reed (Arundo donax).

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more control plans

See also: Stop the Spread of Spiny Water Fleas Campaign resources

See also: Ecological Risk Screening Summaries for more species summaries

See also: Biocontrol Factsheets for more information on biocontrol agents