National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Invasive Species
This site explains what invasive species are and how widespread and detrimental their impact is on an ecosystem, on wildlife, and on humans. The methods by which they can travel are listed, and examples of invasive species are given. The...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Invasive Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presents information on invasive species that invade ecosystems and threaten native species. Examples, legislation, teacher resources, and links to lots of additional resources are included.
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Department of Agriculture: National Invasive Species Information Center (Nisic)
A comprehensive guide to national invasive species, including alien plants, animals, and microbes. An invasive species is one that is likely to cause environmental or human harm.
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Usda: Natural Agriculture Library: Invasive Species: Plants
This government resource allows users to research a variety of invasive plant species by name.
US Forest Service
United States Forest Services: Pacific Northwest: Invasives
This resource details the non-native plant and animal species that have become invasive to the ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include the impact of invasive species and how they become part of a new environment.
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Forest Pathology: Invasive Species: Nightmare or Reality?
This informative resource provides an overview of the invasive species problem related to trees and suggests a solution to solving the problem. Contains links to other related information.
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Invasive Plants
Learn about invasive plants and how they impact the ecosystem, including insects.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Introduced Species Summary Project
The purpose of this website is to provide information that would help a natural resources manager or concerned citizen to understand the basic biology of a non-native species and whether and how to respond to its arrival. Most of the...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status
Learn about the different status designations for animal and plant species. Explains what is meant by Endangered, Threatened, Special Concern, Alien Invaders, Locally Common, Common but Declining, Common, Abundant, Uncommon, and...
University of Florida
Florida Museum: South Florida Aquatic Environments: Introduced Species
The transport of living plants and animals to areas beyond their native range has been practiced by human beings for thousands of years. While some introductions are intentional, others occur by accident or happenstance. Regardless of...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Invasive Plants: Saguaro National Park
Learn about the plants from other regions that now reside in Arizona's Saguaro National Park.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Biological Roulette: Alien Species
Click on the roulette wheel and see how some alien species were introduced into the United States and the effect they have had on our country. This is part of an archived Smithsonian exhibit.
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National Park Service: Cuyahoga Valley: Nature and Science: Nonnative Species
Describes the impact of invasions of non-native plant and insect species in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, including the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.
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Georgia Invasive Species Task Force
Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.
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University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Threats to Wilderness
Climate change, overuse, fire suppression, pollution, invasive species and disease, lack of public awareness, and technology are threatening our wilderness areas. These problems are discussed and suggestions are made as to what can be...
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What Are Aquatic Nuisance Species and Their Impacts?
This site offers a basic explanation of what nonindigenous species are, their environmental and economic impacts, and public health concerns. Specific examples of nonindigenous animals and plants are given and the huge impact they have...
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Protect Your Waters: Non Native Species Impacts
This site offers a complete explanation of how invasive animals and plants impact many of the different things valued by Americans. The economic impact is enormous and estimated to be about $100 billion dollars per year.
NOAA
Noaa: Lionfish Discovery Story
The National Ocean Service Education Association has put together this well supported set of articles outlining the cause and resulting effects of invasive species, primarily the Lionfish. This link begins with looking at the story of...
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Sailors for the Sea: Protecting Our Oceans
Did you know that you can make a difference in keeping our oceans safe and beautiful? Become more knowledgeable about our oceans and the harm they face each day, including invasive species, overfishing and habitat alteration by perusing...
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Max Shores: The Amazing Story of Kudzu
This website highlights some of the main points from a documentary on Kudzu. It includes history, attempts to control, and other uses for the invasive species. There are lots of links to other sites that provide more information.
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Protect Your Waters
An informative site that suggests a number of things that the general public can do to prevent the spread of nuisance species.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Hawaii's Vulnerable Biodiversity
Because of Hawaii's isolation, endemic species evolved in their own unique way. With the arrival of foreigners and colonization, new species were introduced to the islands. The result being a crisis within the Hawaiian ecosystem,...
US Geological Survey
U.s Geological Survey: Frequently Asked Questions About the Zebra Mussel
Are zebra mussels edible? What do they eat? How big do they get? These are just a few examples of the types of questions that are answered in this thorough site.
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