NAS Alerts These are the 10 most recent Alerts provided by the USGS NAS. The US Geological Survey�s Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Alert system is based on the NAS database (http://nas.er.usgs.gov), a database of locations of introduced aquatic species nationwide. An alert is generated when a species is found in a new state, county, or drainage where it has not previously been recorded. Users can view an archive of past alerts, or register to receive alerts either by e-mail or RSS, at http://nas.er.usgs.gov/AlertSystem
1/15: Procambarus clarkii found in (WA) *Bonus* USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alert - 1/15/2009 - red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) was found in (WA). This is the first occurrence for this species in (WA). ( Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT )
1/14: Pterois volitans/miles found in CO USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alert - 1/14/2009 - lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles) was found in CO. This is the first occurrence for this species in the United States. ( Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT )
1/12: Orconectes virilis found in Skagit (WA) USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alert - 1/12/2009 - virile crayfish (Orconectes virilis) was found in Skagit (WA). This is the first occurrence for this species in Skagit (WA). ( Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT )
National Framework for Early Detection, Rapid Assessment, and Rapid Response to Invasive Species
This Framework prototype consists of six main components:
A. Identification and Validation
B. Reporting
C. Expert Verification
D. Occurrence Databases
E. Rapid Assessment
F. Planning
G. Rapid Response
Each component of the National ED/RA/RR Framework prototype describes an activity associated with addressing the invasive species issue and provides access to resources reported in the National EDRR Needs Assessment Survey initiated in 2006. Additional resources cataloged by the NBII are also supplied.
The NBII Program is administered by the Biological Informatics Office of the U.S. Geological Survey
