Aquatic Nuisance Species in the West
From the WRP produced brochure "Threats to the West"
"The waters of western North America are being transformed by invasive aquatic plants, fish, and other animals from around the world. These plants and animals, which have been introduced both intentionally and accidentally by humans, can irrevocably alter our native ecosystems. While they may be harmless in thier own water, once brought into a new ecosystem where their native predators do not exist, they can harm native species by eating their food, preying on them, transmitting diseases to which the natives have no defenses, or (like many invasive aquatic plants) simply out-growing them. Not all non-native species cause serious problems, but some do, disrupting entire eco-systems by destroying ahbitat and altering food chains. These plants and animals are known as aquatic nuisance species. "
Worst of the West --- ANS Resources:
[national] [regional] [oregon] [washington] [california] [more states coming soon]
National
[links]
100th Meridian Initiative
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
Environmental Protection Agency
National Invasive Species Council
National Sea Grant College Program
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative
Sea Grant National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse
United States Coast Guard
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invasive Species Program
U.S. Geologic Survey Nonindigenous Species
Regional
[links]
Northeast-Midwest Institute - Aquatic Species Site
Pacific Northwest Marine Invasive Species Team
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
West Coast Ballast Outreach Project
Western Regional Panel
Oregon
[links]
Oregon Invasive Species Council
100 Worst Invaders List
Oregon Noxious Weed Control Program
Oregon State Marine Board
Introduced Species in Oregon Estuaries
Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
Washington
[links]
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Puget Sound Action Team
Washington Department of Agriculture, Laboratory Services Division, Pest Program
State Noxious Weed Control Board
Washington Department of Natural Resources, Aquatic Resources Division
California
[links]
Exotic Species of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
San Francisco Bay Estuary Institute
California's invasive, nuisance and exotic species
Marine Invasive Species Monitoring Program
RIDNIS Project - Reducing the Introduction and Damage of Aquatic Nonindigenous Species through Outreach and Education
California's Common Aquatic Weeds
Exotic Pest Projects - Environmental Monitoring
Ballast Water Program
High Priority Invasive Plant Species
Division of Agriculture
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