Information About Aquatic Invasive Species

There are many existing sources of information about aquatic invasive 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.

General Information

• The Science of Felt - an examination of the science that underlies the move to eliminate felt soles from waders
• AIS Overview Presentation - a pdf file of a Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species Powerpoint presentation that gives an overview of the threat AIS pose to us and how we are and 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 AIS 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 Invaisve 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.
• Trout Unlimited - TU encourages everyone to take precautions to avoid spreading ANS. They have good information on the issue and information on a number of species.
• Federation of Fly Fishers - FFF has a strong committment to invasive species and provides information on their web site.

Species Information

• Species Profiles - a good source for detailed info about a number of species.

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 all of the known scientific research (at the time of publishing) into didymo.

Zebra/Quagga Mussels

• What are Zebra/Quagga mussels? - an excellent overview of this invader.
• Zebra Mussel Distribution & Quagga Mussel Distribution - Distribution maps updated daily.