Invasive species are reshaping aquatic ecosystems, one lake at a time. Story by Anthony Ricciardi ... but one that is changing them most rapidly is the spread of invasive non-native species.

Non-native plants, animals, and organisms can disrupt bodies of water and ecosystems, threatening sport fisheries and other commercial resources. If you’re wondering what you can do to help prevent ...

The non-native invasive plants often crowd out native plants — plants that may be the traditional food supply for animals. They are vigorous plants and put out lots of seed. The Mexican ...

Invasive plant species have the ability to reduce the amounts of light, water, nutrients and space available to native species in an ecosystem. Their ability to affecthydrological patterns, soil ...

They might look harmless or even beautiful, but invasive non-native species are one of the biggest hidden threats to the […] ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A peak under the bottom barriers at the Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes reveal the mats successfully treated 17 acres of aquatic invasive plants in one of Tahoe ...

These criteria include a plant being non-native, ... This year, the state awarded $400,000 to 12 projects that will reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters in Connecticut.

More than 14,000 detections of aquatic invasive species were intercepted by stewards in 2021. According to the National Park Service, more than 250 non-native aquatic species have been introduced ...