Related Links on Invasive Species

General Links:

Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species (SGNIS): General information and research on Nonindigenous species, with links to other sites. Under special features, a kids section contains activities for students.

Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): Articles and educational resources on Invasive Species, with a focus on species in the Great Lakes Region.

Sea Grant: National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse: Technical publications concerning aquatic nuisance species, publishes a quarterly digest with research findings.

ANS Task Force: A website geared towards the prevention and control of ANS. List of conferences and prevetion/control methods. Also a number of scientific reports.

National Invasive Species Council: Links, information on federal and state involvement in invasive species programs.

Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas: List Servers, fact sheets, and links regarding invasive plants.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species: Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) database includes information on numerous different types of NAS.

The Nature Conservancy Invasive Species Initiative: Resources and general information on invasive species, specifically planning and control methods.

Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program: Information on invasive plants and how to control them, specifically using biological control methods.

Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemis in North America, Cornell University: Invasive plant species and using biological controls.

O.F.A.H. Invading Species Awareness Program: Educational resources including downloads, watch cards, fact sheets, brochures, manuels, and videos on invading species.

American Fisheries Society Position on Introductions of Aquatic Species: Summary of the negative impacts associated with non-native aquatic species and also possible solutions.

CSIRO Research on Introduced Marine Pests: Research, reports, information sheets, and projects on introduced marine pests.

Baltic Sea Alien Species Database: Information and database on alien species in the Baltic Sea.

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL): Research findings from GLERL's National Center for Research on Aquatic Invasive Species (NCRAIS) with multimedia educational resources including food web poster.

Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species: General information on non-native invasive species in the Great Lakes region.

Ohio Sea Grant and Lake Erie Programs: Research findings on Aquatic Nuisance Species in the Great Lakes region.

Aquatic Invasive Species, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute: Educational resources including videos, brochures, and "Attack Pack" teaching aids on aquatic invasive species, specifically in the Great Lakes region.

Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education: Links, educational resources, and programs specific to the Great Lakes region.

University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program: General information on different aquatic invasive species, also includes education and outreach materials with video offers, ID cards, and field guides.

Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida: Includes a database on invasive plants, numerous articles and products pertaining to invasive plants in Florida.

Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission: Information on non-native aquatic species in the Gulf of Mexico region. Includes links to two databases on non-native species.

Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR): Homepage dealing with the invasive species program in Hawaii, with links and articles.

Maine Links:

Maine Department of Environmental Protection Invasive Aquatic Plants Materials: Educational resources including pamphlets, links, and articles on invasive aquatic plants in the state of Maine.

Species Specific Websites

Zebra Mussels:

Earthwave Productions, Inc.: Information and video on zebra mussels and how to prevent spreading zebra mussels and other ANS.

Zebra Mussel Page, Wayne State University: Wayne State University's Zebra Mussel research page. Includes slide show, glossay, frequently asked questions regarding zebra mussels.

Zebra Mussels and Water Pollution: Lesson-plan for activity with zebra mussels.

Sea Lamprey:

Great Lakes Fishery Commission: Information on the biology of sea lampreys, with multimedia clips.

Eurasian Ruffe:

University of Minnesota Ruffe Home Page: Information on the Eurasian Ruffe with extensive links and scientific resources.

Round Goby:

Round Goby Research Page: Website dedicated to the biology of the Round Goby.

Eurasian Watermilfoil:

Biological Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil (University of Minnesota): A website dedicated to the biological control of Eurasian watermilfoil. Contains numerous links on different management techniques and other general links on exotic species.

Purple Loosestrife:

Manitoba Purple Loosestrife Project: Information and educational resources on purple loosestrife and how to use biological control methods of purple loosestrife.

Vegetation Management Guideline on Purple Loosestrife: Biology and recommended control methods of purple loosestrife.

Biological Control of Purple Loosestrife: A Guide for Rearing Leaf-feeding Beetles: Information on purple loosestrife and how to control, specifically using leaf-feeding beetles.

NAPIS PestTracker: Numerous links on purple loosestrife.