DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map.
DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map.
DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map.
DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map.
DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map.
DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Fisheries Service.
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
DOI. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Provides overview of former project to protect and conserve communities of the Delmarva Peninsula (Chesapeake Bay region).
Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Wildlife and Heritage Service.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Canal Corporation today announced a new comprehensive effort, including a new rapid response plan, to combat the potential spread of the round goby, an aquatic invasive species, to the Lake Champlain Basin following the discovery of the fish in the Hudson River near Troy in July 2021. The round goby is one of the biggest threats to New York waters, particularly Lake Champlain, and DEC lists round goby as a prohibited invasive species in the New York Code of Rules and Regulations. Native to Europe and Asia, this fish was introduced in the Great Lakes in 1990, and spread throughout the lakes' system. Round goby reproduces quickly, outcompetes native benthic fish species for food and habitat, eats the young and eggs of other fish, and can transport botulism up the food chain to waterfowl. Working with partners, the agencies will develop a rapid response plan to take effect before the opening of the Canal system on May 20 to identify appropriate actions if round goby enter the Champlain Canal.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Canal Corporation continue to implement a comprehensive effort, including a rapid response plan [PDF, 1.73 MB], to combat the potential spread of the round goby, an aquatic invasive species (AIS), to the Lake Champlain Basin following the discovery of the fish in the Hudson River near the city of Troy in July 2021. Aquatic invasive species can out-compete native fish species, disrupting ecosystems and damaging local economies dependent on recreation.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged anglers in the Delaware River to be on the lookout for northern snakehead, an invasive fish native to Southeast Asia. A northern snakehead was recently caught in the Callicoon area of the Delaware River. Given the right environmental conditions, this invasive species can prey on and compete with other fish, upsetting the natural balance of local ecosystems. "Northern snakeheads are listed federally as injurious wildlife, and New York State law prohibits their live possession," Commissioner Seggos said. "Any snakehead caught should be killed immediately and not released back into the water." In the event an angler catches a northern snakehead, DEC advises anglers to report the catch to the regional NYS DEC fisheries office, DEC's Invasive Species Bureau at isinfo@dec.ny.gov or (518) 402-9425, or submit a report through iMapinvasives.
DOC. NOAA. National Ocean Service.
USDA. APHIS. Wildlife Services.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Northern snakeheads can be confused with native Pennsylvania species like the Bowfin and Burbot. For help telling them apart, refer to various identification guides.
Pennsylvania State University.
An $800,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will support a two-year effort to control and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species across Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on the Lake Erie Basin. The funding, through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, supports efforts to implement Pennsylvania’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plan. It will directly support nine field projects to prevent or control the spread of aquatic invasive species, including: targeted control of Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) in Pymatuning Lake; the removal of red-eared slider turtles from Presque Isle Bay; and surveys of Natural Heritage Areas within the Lake Erie watershed.
Oregon State Library. Oregon Documents Repository.
Prepared by: Portland State University, Center for Lakes and Reservoirs