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  • Invasive Species

    • National Wildlife Federation.

    • "Invasive species" — they may not sound very threatening, but these invaders, large and small, have devastating effects on wildlife.

  • Invasive Species 101

    • Jun 6, 2019

    • National Geographic.

    • Invasive species, explained. Alien plants and animals can wreak havoc on ecosytems when they move in and take over.
      See also: Invasive Species 101 Video (Jul 26, 2019)

  • Invasive Species 101

    • Nature Conservancy Canada.

  • Invasive Species 101 - An Introduction to Invasive Species

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

  • Invasive Species Action Network

    • Invasive Species Action Network (ISAN).

    • The Invasive Species Action Network (ISAN) is dedicated to reducing the human-caused spread of aquatic invasive species. ISAN provides solutions to invasive species problems by working with the public, private industry and government entities. They focus on scientific research, education and outreach programs as well as policy development.
      See also: Outreach Programs which tackle a variety of demographics, including boaters, anglers, and pet owners. These partnerships leverage strong community ties into action.

  • Invasive Species Action Network - Virtual Classroom

    • Invasive Species Action Network (ISAN).

    • The lessons ISAN has developed can be used in the classroom as stand-alone topics, supplement classroom concepts, but also these lessons are for the curious learner who just wants to open the door and learn about topics on invasive species and water.

  • Invasive Species Curriculum for Middle and High School Students [PDF, 850 KB]

  • Invasive Species Education - K-12 Activities and Lesson Plans

    • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

  • Invasive Species Handbook: A Resource for Educators - Grades 3-8

    • Dec 2022

    • Utah State University Extension; United States Department of Agriculture.

    • This handbook includes six chapters that discuss invasive species and their environmental, economic, and health impacts. It also reviews pathways of invasive species spread and prevention, monitoring, and control. The handbook is a resource for educators teaching children in grades 3 through 8. Learning objectives, activities, and vocabulary are also included.

  • Invasive Species Prevention: Clean. Drain. Dry.

    • Wildlife Forever.

    • Wildlife Forever has teamed up with more than 2,500 organizations across the nation, including Federal, State, and Canadian organizations, to stop the spread of invasive species with the Clean. Drain. Dry. initiative. This national campaign educates outdoor recreational users on how to prevent the spread of invasive species. Strategic communications, marketing, outreach and educational services provide access to consistent messaging and resources for local communities to implement prevention programs.

  • Invasive Species Tools and Resources

    • Wildlife Forever.

    • Wildlife Forever provides many full scale, turn-key, media, marketing and advertising services. Industry contacts save partners time while taking advantage of deep discounts. Wildlife Forever also pools funds to coordinate regional and multi-agency outreach programs. Wildlife Forever is committed to stopping the spread of invasive species with the necessary resources to provide outreach and educational materials, as well as an extensive network of partners with specialized skills and high impact marketing services for on-the-ground strategies targeting recreational users.

  • Invasives Free USA

    • Invasives Free USA is a new campaign focused on building collaborative partnerships to protect important natural areas from invasive species. Invasives Free USA works to create initiatives to protect both large and small landscapes to keep them free of invasive species to support the restoration of natural habitat, plants and wildlife. Inspired by the Predator Free 2050 program from New Zealand, this campaign requires local engagement and organization to prevent and control invasive species.

  • IPM Curriculum K-6 - Exploring School Integrated Pest Management: Activities and Resources for Teaching K-6

    • Michigan State University. Integrated Pest Management Program.

    • This curriculum provides background information, hands-on activities, worksheets and links to additional sites that teachers can utilize to engage students in formal and informal real-world settings. While some of the lessons build on previous learning, most of the lessons can stand-alone. IPM can be used as a theme in the classroom for an entire year, or as enrichment to regular classroom activities.

  • kNOweeds: K-12 Montana Noxious Weed Curriculum

    • Missoula County Weed District (Montana).

    • This curriculum is designed to be a supplemental curriculum for teachers who want to integrate the topic of invasive weeds into their existing courses. This curriculum will provide teachers, educators, and weed professionals with an ecologically-based invasive weed curriculum that assists students in developing awareness, knowledge and skills that will result in responsible land stewardship in the state of Montana.

  • Lionfish Challenge

  • Living in an Ecosystem Near You: Invasive Alien Species [PDF, 334 KB]

  • Louisiana Marine Education Resources - Invasive Species

    • Louisiana Sea Grant.

  • 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.

  • Mission Biosecurity

    • New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (Australia).

    • The departments of agriculture and primary industries across Australia have proudly partnered with Costa Georgiadis of Gardening Australia to develop a suite of interactive and digital resources which showcase the importance of biosecurity across Australia. Join us on Mission: Biosecurity. As you Watch, Play & Listen, you’ll discover what Biosecurity is, how it can impact our way of life and how we can all help protect our environment, community and economy from biosecurity baddies. ​ Biosecurity – Be a part of it!