Links to more information:
GYA Informational SItes:
National Informational Sites:
- ProtectYourWaters.org - - 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.
- ANS 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 Aquatic Invasive Species Database - 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.
- 100th Meridian Initiative - The 100th Meridian Initiative is a cooperative effort between state, provincial, and federal agencies to prevent the westward spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species in North America.
- Union of Concerned Scientists on Invasive Species - The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices
Other Useful Sites:
Species Specific Sites:
- New Zealand MudSnail
- Zebra Mussles
- Quagga Mussles