New! Get Protectyourwaters.net updates via RSS. Current New Release Greater Yellowstone Aquatic Nuisanc Species Working Group Informational Release January 15, 2009 The Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) is a global asset that is treasured for its natural beauty, geological wonders, biological diversity and plethora of recreational opportunities. People from all over the world visit the GYA to enjoy its natural wonders and resources. The GYA is the headwaters for three major river systems that are of immeasurable ...Read more >> What's Hot Invasive Algae found in Four New Vermont Locations January 15, 2009 The results of testing over the summer for an invasive species of algae have confirmed its presence in four new locations in the Vermont section of the Batten Kill, the Batten Kill ...Read more >> General News Great Lakes Boating Group wants Recreation-Friendly EPA Head January 15, 2009 The Great Lakes Boating Federation is urging the U.S. Senate to make sure recreational boating interests are a top priority for Lisa Jackson, President-elect Obama’s choice as ...Read more >> Species Specific News Out You Go Didymo January 15, 2009 A huge surge of water is about to be poured along the Waitaki River valley in an effort to clean the river and wash away didymo. On Monday, a 24-hour "flushing flow" of excess ...Read more >> Campaign Updates Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! and The Third Place January 15, 2009 The "Third Place" is a term used in the concept of community building to refer to social surroundings separate from the two usual social environments of home and the workplace. ...Read more >> Public Domain Photos No items available. Print Public Service Ads Generic Kayak PSA Read more... Resources for Reporters ANS History A Brief History of the Aquatic Invasive Species Issue Read more... Facts and FAQs Frequently Asked Questions About Aquatic Hitchhikers Read more... Timeless News Releases Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Unveiled Read more... News Release Archives No items available. Possible Storylines Story Idea Insurance -- Ecological Issues Can Mean Money in Your Pocket Read more... Sources of Interviews Sources of Interviews for Fish & Wildlife Agency Invasive Species Contacts Read more... Cartoons Aquatic Nuisance Species Cartoon Read more... The Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers web site is part of the ANS Task Force public awareness campaign and is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard.