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What can I do to help?
- Check with local rangers or land managers before hiking on their property. Find out what invasive species are present and how to identify them so you can avoid them. Report any infestations you may come across.
- Avoid weed infested areas by staying on designated trails.
- Clean all recreation gear, clothing and shoes before leaving an area to avoid carrying any seeds to the next site you visit.
- Drive only on established roads away from weed infested areas.
- Do not collect flowers, plants or wild animals. Many wildflowers you may pick can be invasive weeds. Leave what you find!
- If you use pack animals, feed them only food that is certified weed free at least four days before entering back country areas. Remove seeds from animals by brushing them thoroughly and cleaning their hooves before transporting. Thoroughly clean all tack and saddles.
- If you plant crops, find a source that certifies their seeds as weed free.
- Plant native species or non-invasive species in your lawn and garden. Native species are already acclimated to your region and require less watering, fertilizer and maintenance. Inquire about native plants at your local nursery or contact your state's native plant society.
- If you have a fish tank or aquarium, dispose of animals and plants properly. Dry out plants and throw them in the trash. If you have fish or animals you no longer want, find a responsible adult to give them to or dispose of them humanely.
- If boating in infested waters, blow out your intakes and scrub your boat and trailer thoroughly before transporting it to a new body of water.
How is Havasu National Wildlife Refuge managing invasive species?
How do Invasive Species affect me?
