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May 08, 2012
Aquatic Hitchhikers Announces Bold Changes
May 01, 2012
Volunteers Sought to Fight Species’ Invasions into Lake George
May 01, 2012
Invasive-Species Boating Bill Advances in Minnesota
May 01, 2012
Teamwork Pays Off in Bistineau Salvinia Wars
April 10, 2012
New Rules Seek to Prevent Invasive Stowaways

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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 the full story to get the details.

"The overflowing Missouri and Mississippi rivers last year launched Asian carp into lakes and oxbows where the fish had not been seen before, from Iowa to the Iowa Great Lakes. Flooding also increased the population along the Missouri River of purple loosestrife, a plant that suppresses native plants and alters wetlands."

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