The Nature Conservancy is directing more attention and resources to combating the threat of invasive species than any other conservation organization.  Together with our partners we are making progress to prevent and contain the spread of invasive species.

Learn more about some of our recent successes, developments and news on invasive species.

A Tamarisk-Free River. (January, 2009) See how the Conservancy has helped to restore 120 miles of the San Miguel River in Colorado.

The Emerald Ash Borer. (October, 2008) See how this tree killer is spreading fast throughout North America - and what the Conservancy is doing to prevent it.

The Red Imported Fire Ant. (May, 2008) The Conservancy is working with partners in the Pacific Islands to stop the spread of the red fire ant.

Saving America's Forests. (February, 2007) Our new report calls for stronger regulations to protect our forests from deadly invasives species.

Air Potato Takes Over. (January, 2007) The air potato is wreaking havoc across the Gulf States. See how we're responding.

The Cactus Moth Invasion. (October, 2006) The Nature Conservancy responds to the arrival of the cactus moth in Mexico.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Forest & KIim Starr/USGS, invasives.org (air potato); Ignacio Baez/USDA Agricultural Research Service, invasives.org (cactus moth).