Conneaut’s Port Authority has been awarded nearly $11,000 to continue efforts against invasive phragmites in the local harbor. This vital funding supports an ongoing campaign to protect the city’s waterfront from environmental threats.
St. Peter has secured $300,000 in state funding to remove ash trees ravaged by the emerald ash borer and invest in replacements on public property. As the invasive pest steadily damages trees across the region, officials are determined to keep the city’s green spaces thriving for future generations.
In response to a rapidly spreading invasive plant affecting Lake Austin, the city plans to unleash sterile grass carp to restore balance. Hydrilla currently covers 30% of the lake, and officials believe this fish-based method could halt further spread while safeguarding the ecosystem.
A vigilant Lake Host, Deb Williams, intercepted a zebra mussel and plant fragments on a boat about to enter Lake Winnisquam, thwarting a potentially devastating invasion. Her discovery on August 15 underscores the importance of continued community efforts to keep invasive species at bay.
Florida’s fight against invasive Burmese pythons just took a high-tech turn. Robotic rabbits, costing $500,000 in total, now roam the Everglades, mimicking real prey to draw the snakes out of hiding.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have uncovered a large number of adult zebra mussels in a private water body in Eagle County. This discovery marks a significant ecological event for western Colorado.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has discovered another zebra mussel veliger in the Colorado River near New Castle. The finding, made during increased sampling efforts in early June, highlights the ongoing need for vigilant monitoring of invasive species.
The Idaho Department of Agriculture is locked in a relentless battle against the invasive Japanese beetle, a fight that often feels like an endless game of whack-a-mole.
