Items
of Interest:
Zebra
Mussel Found on Susquehanna River at Conowingo
Dam in Maryland: Nine-Mile Long Lake Stretches
into Pennsylvania (Nov 24, 2008)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Environmental Protection and Fish and Boat
Commission officials have confirmed the discovery
of a zebra
mussel at the Conowingo Hydroelectric
Dam in Maryland; the first time the Driessena
polymorpha
has been found in the lower Susquehanna River.
Signs will be posted at Susquehanna River launching
ramps to remind boaters and anglers to report any
sightings and to scrub their vessels and equipment
before moving them to prevent unwanted hitchhikers.
Invasive
Algae Found In Maryland: Potentially Destructive
Didymo found in Gunpowder FallsInvasive
Algae Found In Maryland: Potentially Destructive
Didymo found in Gunpowder Falls (May
6, 2008)
Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
DNR
urges anyone who observes Didymo to contact Don
Cosden at 410-260-8287 as soon as possible.
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DNR Surveying for Invasive Rusty Crayfish (Oct 18, 2007)
Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
In order to prevent the spread of this and other invasive species, never release live unused bait and do not transport live fish or crayfish from one body of water to another. Rusty crayfish cannot legally be imported, transported, purchased, possessed live, propagated, sold, or released into Maryland water.
For more information about Rusty Crayfish (PDF | 1.4 MB)...
Chinese Mitten Crab Watch
Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Anyone who catches a mitten crab should keep it on ice, take pictures, note where it was found and call authorities. There is a now a hotline (443-482-2222) and a dedicated e-mail address (SERCMittenCrab@si.edu) for reporting sightings.
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DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD OUT OF PRINCE
GEORGE'S COUNTY -- Buy it Where you'll burn
It!! (PDF | 57 KB)
Emerald Ash Borer in Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Emerald Ash Borer was first detected in Maryland in 2003. After 3 years of work, officials believed the insect was eradicated
from Maryland. In August 2006, the same experts found evidence that the emerald ash borer is still in the county.
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Report
Invasive Plant Pest in Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture.
PLEASE
CALL: 410.841.5920
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