Wild New Hampshire

Wildlife Myth-conceptions

Aquatic Invasives; Amy Smagula, N.H. Department of Environmental Services  

Websites

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services: Exotic Species Program
You'll find species photos and facts sheets at this site as well as an overview of the status of exotics and invasives in New Hampshire as well as the Weed Watcher program Amy mentioned..

Aquatic Nuisance Species in New Hampshire
You'll find tips for boaters, N.H. laws, and information of people who have home aquariums at this site from NH Fish and Game.

The Boaters Guide of NH
Learn what to look for and how to protect NH waterways from exotic species introduction from boats.

Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
This site from the University of Connecticut lets you search or browse for information on invasive plants found in New England. You'll find images and basic information for most plants in the atlas. You can also search for invasive species distribution using a clickable map.

Invasivespeciesinfo.gov
You'll find profiles of invasive species, laws and regulations, information about invasive species organized by geographic region, and more at this site from the USDA.

The Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
You' ll find load of information about what can be done to prevent aquatic invasives from getting a foothold in an area, brochures on some major aquatic invasives, news about the latest research efforts, and more at this site from the U.S. Department of Interior.

Weed Gone Wild
Learn more about invasive plants at this site from the National Park Service.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Invasive Species
You'll find some basic information about invasive species at this site.

Invasive Species
This site from the Union of Concerned Scientists has information about invasive species, the Zebra Mussel, and Hydrilla.

Protect Your Waters
Learn how to prevent aquatic invasives from taking over waterways. You can even check out what is happening at the state level. Check out the New Hampshire page!

Invasive Species.net
This site from Cornell has information about invasive plants, including information about the differences between native an non -native phragmites. The site even has a free diagnostic service to determine whether a particular stand/clone of P. australis is a native or an introduced haplotype.