National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28, 2025. If invasive species have not been on your radar, consider why many believe there is merit to being aware of invasive species, the damage ...

Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce biodiversity and can make entire regions less resilient in the face of ...

Invasive or alien species of plants, animals, or other organisms not native to an area have real monetary implications on a nation. These costs include controlling the spread and repairing the damage ...

There’s been a lot of discussion in Connecticut around invasive plant species wreaking havoc across the state’s rivers and ponds, and even growing through concrete foundations, as the state continues ...

Across continents and climates, species that once stayed put are now on the move, slipping into new regions and reshaping the landscapes they enter. From backyard lawns to remote forests and coral ...

Michigan officials are asking for the public's help in identifying and preventing the spread of invasive species. Invasive species are a growing problem in Michigan, causing billions of dollars in ...

Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold. By Margaret Roach When it comes to invasive ...

An overview of the nine different types of invasive species Michigan officials want the public to be aware of. (State of Michigan) There are lots of different kinds of invasive species that Michigan ...

What do iguanas, rodents, fish and wild boars have in common? They’re on a list of invasive species that federal officials are encouraging people to eat in an effort to limit damage to ecosystems. The ...

Despite miles of ground covered as we drove through the Everglades under the cover of darkness, it was impossible to ignore the fact that we hadn’t spotted a single mammal. The expansive wetlands in ...

That's the number of aquatic non-native species that have made their way into the Great Lakes as of 2023—at least the ones that scientists have identified. About one-third of the species have ...