Information About Aquatic Nuisance Species

There are many existing sources of information about aquatic nuisance species, so rather than recreate the work that is already available we will direct you to the best places to find the information you need. Be sure to browse our Publications page for more information too.

General Information

• Tips for Careful Cleaning - suggestions for how to best clean you gear to avoid spreading invasives.
• An Interview with Dave Kumlien  - a January 2010 interview with the Executive Director of the Whirling Disease Foundation and Trout Unlimited's national invasive species specialist.
• The Science of Felt - an examination of the science that underlies the move to eliminate felt soles from waders
• The Science of Felt Presentation - view a presentation based on the Science of Felt paper - PDF Download
• ANS Overview Presentation - a pdf file of a Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species Powerpoint presentation that gives an overview of the threat ANS pose to us and how we can respond. Warning!  This is a 7mb file which may require a long download time on slow connections.
• ANS Q & A - basic information about the ANS problem

Detailed Information

• Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers - Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers is the outreach program of the US Fish & Wildlife Service. This site contains lots of useful news and information. They also offer a subscription to a daily newsletter that is filled with the latest ANS news.
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force - The ANS task force is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to preventing and controlling aquatic nuisance species. They are heavily involved in all aspects of ANS education, prevention and control and their site provides a host of resources.
• National Invasive Species Information Center - As the official Invasive Species information site for the US, this site has very detailed information about many different species. There are many different links to databases, information sources and countless other items. This site is best for someone with a serious interest as the information is quite detailed. If you are looking for general information, you would be better off to start with a different site.

Species Information

• Species Profiles - a good source for detailed info about a number of species.
• Species Database - a great database of general information on individual species as well as distribution maps.
• A Pocket Guide to Aquatic Nuisance Species - listed species are focused in the Greater Yellowstone area.

Didymo Information

• Didymo and felt soles - a New Zealand research report that specifically address felt soles.
• Decontaminating Equipment - a research report from New Zealand that discusses methods for disinfection.
• Didymo on Vancouver Island Article - a scientific article about how anglers are spreading this invader.
• Didymo Magazine Article - a great general info piece.
• Didymo Scientific Paper - a white paper summarizing scientific research on didymo (2007).
• More Didymo resources - current scientific publications and additional links to learn more.

Zebra/Quagga Mussels

• What are Zebra/Quagga mussels? - an excellent overview of this invader.
• Zebra Mussel and Quagga Mussel Distribution - Distribution map is updated frequently.

 

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