Stop the Invasion!
Invasive species have invaded the Great Lakes. They are poised to invade thousands of lakes, rivers and streams. Learn how to stop them. This handy guide spotlights 44 invaders and details how they live, grow, reproduce and spread. Armed with this knowledge, you can help protect our inland waters, keeping your favorite fishing spots and lakeshores healthy.
Book Features:
>• How they impact you, your environment and the economy
• Tips to stop aquatic hitchhikers and other information
on how you can help
• QR codes linking to web pages with even more details
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About Wildlife Forever
About the U.S. Forest Service
Become an "Invader Crusader"
Clean Drain Dry Initiative
Aquatic Invasive Species: Threats to the Great Lakes
Hitching a Ride: How They Got HereA Danger to Inland WatersNatural Treasures to ProtectEconomic ImpactRecreational and Commercial Fishing on the Great LakesFishing on Inland Lakes, Regional Tourism, and BiodiversityThree Primary Aquatic Threats: Invertebrates, Plants and Fish
Aquatic InvertebratesAquatic and Terrestrial PlantsFishEducation Is the Key
The Public Needs to Be AwareKeep a LookoutHow You Can Help
Clean Drain DryKnow the RegulationsIdentifying InvasivesKeep up to Date with QR (Quick Response) CodesReporting ... What Should You Do?How to Use This Guide
Sample Pages
Aquatic Invertebrates
Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants
Fish
State/Federal Offices
Template for Noting Sighting Details
About the National Professional Anglers Association
About the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
About Sea Grant
About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
About the State-Fish Art Program
Clean Drain Dry
Glossary
Kids Love to Learn About Invasive Species!
Nab the Aquatic Invader-Be a Sea Grant Super SleuthThe Great Lakes InvasionKids, Be Part of the Search for Invasive SpeciesEEK!-Alien InvadersMaking Waves & State-Fish Art ContestAttack PacksTraveling TrunksPreschool through 12th Grade Invasive Species EducationAquatic Invasive Species: An Educator's Information and Materials GuideNational Invasive Species Information CenterPhoto Credits
Rulers