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Julie Wolford at the International Marine Aquarium Conference, distributing information about Habitatitude. Photo credit: USFWS

Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach

The Pacific Southwest Region Aquatic Invasive Species Program provides general invasive species materials and information at festivals, fishing derbies, boating shows, sportsmen shows, and other events. The program also provides outreach materials involving invasive plants and animals.

The AIS program will be providing information at these Upcoming Events:

None at this time.

Aquatic Invasive Species National Campaigns

The AIS program supports national campaigns such as Habitatitude, the 100th Meridian Initiative, and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers.

Stop Aquatic Hitchikers

The Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers campaign empowers recreational users to become part of the solution in stopping the transport and spread of these harmful hitchhikers.

100th Meridian Initiative

The 100th Meridian Initiative is a cooperative effort between local, state, provincial, regional and federal agencies to prevent the westward spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other aquatic nuisance species in North America. The lastest version of the Zap the Zebra brochure can be found at the 100th Meridan website.

Habitatitude

Habitattitude is about consumer awareness and responsible behaviors. By drawing attention to the potential environmental ramifications of the aquarium and water garden hobbies while promoting responsible consumer behaviors. The Habitatitude campaign avoids the definition debate surrounding "invasive species". Ultimately, the campaign seeks to eliminate the transfer and survival of any species outside of your enclosed, artificial system, which has the potential to cause the loss or decline of native plants and animals.