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Boaters are the Key to Thwarting Invasive Species
May 29, 2009
In March, a leading outdoor writer wrote an article in the Jackson Hole Guide about how boaters are the key to stopping invasive species. Today, a very similar article was published in Vermont. Read both of the articles to get the details and see how similar recognition is starting to occur around the country. ...Read more >>

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Senate Committee Passes Key Provision to Stop Asian Carp
May 01, 2012
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow applauded the unanimous, bipartisan committee passage of a key provision based on legislation that she and Congressman Dave Camp introduced last week, ...Read more >>
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Severe Flooding Spreads Invasive Species Around The U.S.
May 01, 2012
Last year’s hurricanes and flooding not only engulfed homes and carried away roads and bridges in hard-hit areas of the country, it dispersed aggressive invasive species as well. ...Read more >>
Species Specific News
Asian Tiger Shrimp Causing Concerns
May 01, 2012
The recent rise in sightings of non-native Asian tiger shrimp off the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts has government scientists working to determine the cause of the ...Read more >>
Campaign Updates
Minnesota Steps Up Boat Inspections To Stop Invasive Species
May 01, 2012
From early in the morning until late at night, a vigilant Nate Beaver goes down the checklist. He’s one of the many Department of Natural Resources boat ramp inspectors doing their ...Read more >>

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