Aquatic Invasive Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Aquatic Invasive Species Program supports a dedicated group of people who work closely with state invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species coordinators, nongovernmental groups, private landowners.

Aquatic Invasive Species Regional Coordinators:

• Organize cooperative surveillance and monitoring efforts with federal, state, and local agencies, universities, and public interest groups to track the distribution and spread of aquatic invasive species.
• Provide technical expertise to the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Fish Hatchery System and our partners.
• Respond to requests from national publications and news programs.
• Attend boating and sport fishing shows, informing thousands of participants about the biology and impacts of aquatic invasive species and what they can do to help prevent their spread.

If you have any questions about the Aquatic Invasive Species Program, please contact one of the following staff: