Aquatic invasive species have invaded the Great Lakes.
Now, they are poised to invade thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams. We must stop the invasion! This handy, full-color guide by Wildlife Forever spotlights 44 aquatic invasive species, divided into three categories: invertebrates, plants, and fish. Get the details on how they live, grow, reproduce, and spread. Learn how they impact you, your environment, and the economy. Invaders of the Great Lakes offers tips for stopping aquatic hitchhikers, QR Codes that link to web pages with even more details, and other important information. Armed with this knowledge, you can help to protect our inland waters, keeping your favorite fishing spots and lakeshores healthy.
Price: $5.99
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Imprint: Adventure Publications
Publication Date:
31 October 2017
ISBN: 9781591938040
Format: eBook
Wildlife Forever is America’s leading all-species nonprofit conservation organization. Working with private conservation groups, state game and fish departments, and federal agencies, Wildlife Forever has been involved in more than 1,000 projects, covering every state in the nation. Wildlife Forever’s conservation projects fall into four categories: habitat, fish and wildlife management, research, and conservation education. Award-winning programs include the Threat Campaign, which provides anglers, hunters, and all recreational users with the information they need to stop the spread of invasive species, and THE ART OF CONSERVATION State-Fish Art Program, a K-12 nationwide competition teaching children aquatic education through the arts.
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About Wildlife Forever
About the U.S. Forest Service
Become an “Invader Crusader”
Clean Drain Dry Initiative
Aquatic Invasive Species: Threats to the Great Lakes
Hitching a Ride: How They Got Here
A Danger to Inland Waters
Natural Treasures to Protect
Economic Impact
Recreational and Commercial Fishing on the Great Lakes
Fishing on Inland Lakes, Regional Tourism, and Biodiversity
Three Primary Aquatic Threats: Invertebrates, Plants and Fish
Aquatic Invertebrates
Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants
Fish
Education Is the Key
The Public Needs to Be Aware
Keep a Lookout
How You Can Help
Clean • Drain • Dry
Know the Regulations
Identifying Invasives
Keep up to Date with QR (Quick Response) Codes
Reporting … What Should You Do?
How to Use This Guide
Sample Pages
Aquatic Invertebrates
Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants
Fish
State/Federal Offices
Template for Noting Sighting Details
About the National Professional Anglers Association
About the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
About Sea Grant
About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
About the State-Fish Art Program
Clean Drain Dry
Glossary
Kids Love to Learn About Invasive Species!
Nab the Aquatic Invader—Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth
The Great Lakes Invasion
Kids, Be Part of the Search for Invasive Species
EEK!—Alien Invaders
Making Waves & State-Fish Art Contest
Attack Packs
Traveling Trunks
Preschool through 12th Grade Invasive Species Education
Aquatic Invasive Species: An Educator’s Information and Materials Guide
National Invasive Species Information Center
Photo Credits
Rulers
