Aquatic invasive species have invaded the Great Lakes. Now, they are poised to invade thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams. This handy, full-colour guide by Wildlife Forever spotlights 39 aquatic invasive species, divided into three categories: invertebrates, plants, and fish. Get the details on how they live, grow, reproduce, and spread. Learn how they impact you, your environment, and the economy. Invaders of the Great Lakes offers tips for stopping aquatic hitchhikers, QR codes that link to web pages with even more details, and other important information. Armed with this knowledge, you can help to protect America's inland waters, keeping your favorite fishing spots and lakeshores healthy.
Become an Invader Crusader
Clean Drain Dry Initiative
Aquatic Invasive Species: Threats to the Great Lakes
- Hitching a Ride: How They Got Here
- A Danger to Inland Waters
- Natural Treasures to Protect
- Economic Impact
- Recreational and Commercial Fishing on the Great Lakes
- Fishing on Inland Lakes, Regional Tourism, and Biodiversity
Three Primary Aquatic Threats: Invertebrates, Plants and Fish
- Aquatic Invertebrates
- Aquatic Plants
- Fish
Education is the Key
- Tournament Anglers Need to Be Aware
- Keep a Lookout
How You Can Help
- Clean, Drain, Dry
- Know the Regulations
- Identifying Invasives
- Keep Up to Date with QR (Quick Response) Codes
- Reporting . . . What Should You Do?
What's Next? Are More Invaders on the Way?
- Here Are the "Dangerous 5" Potential Invaders
Fish Diseases and Parasites and How We Can Help Prevent Their Spread
How to Use this Guide
Sample Page
Aquatic Invertebrates
Aquatic Plants
Fish
State, Federal, and Provincial Agencies and Organizations
Template for Noting Sighting Details
About the National Professional Anglers Association
About the U.S. Forest Service
About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
About the National Park Service
About the State-Fish Art(TM) Program
Clean Drain Dry
Clean Drain Dry: Stopping Aquatic Hitchhikers!
Glossary
Kids Love to Learn About Invasive Species!
- Nab the Aquatic Invader--Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth
- The Great Lakes Invasion
- Be a Part of the Search for Invasive Species
- EEK!--Alien Invaders
- Habitattitude
- Making Waves & State-Fish Art Contest
- Attack Packs
- Traveling Trunks
- Preschool through 12th Grade Invasive Species Education
- Aquatic Invasive Species: An Educator's Information and Materials Guide
- National Invasive Species Information Center
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