Related Sites

Invasive species are increasingly being recognized as a major threat to biological diversity and economic activity. As a result, the network of contacts and information on how best to deal with this menace is also growing. The following links should help you begin to access this network.

• Global Invasive Species Program
  established to address global threats caused by Invasive Alien Species and to provide support to implementation of Article 8(h) of the Convention on Biological Diversity
  http://www.gisp.org

• National Invasive Species Council
  a gateway to Federal and State invasive activities and programs
  http://www.invasivespecies.gov

• National Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
  dedicated to the prevention and control of aquatic nuisance species
  http://www.anstaskforce.gov

• Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
  formed in 1997 to help limit the introduction, spread and impacts of aquatic nuisance species into the Western Region of North America
  http://answest.fws.gov

• Alaska Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan (pdf)
  working to monitor and control further introduction and spread of invasive species
  http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/special/invasive/ak_ansmp.pdf


• Alaska Invasive Species Working Group (AISWG)
  working to minimize impacts of invasive species in Alaska by facilitating collaboration, cooperation and communicaiton among AISWG members and the people of Alaska.
  http://www.uaf.edu/ces/aiswg/

Last updated: December 2, 2008
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