Fracking is
spreading invasive, non-native plants, Penn State researchers say
Posted
August 4, 2017
Researchers
at Penn State have discovered in a recent study that Marcellus Shale fracking
activity can aid in the spread of invasive, non-native plant species.The findings,
published in July in the Journal of Environmental Management, are a result of
research that began in 2012 and focused on 127 natural gas well pads on state
forest land in the north-central part of the state.
DNR concerned
with invasive red swamp crayfish found in southern Michigan
Posted
August 4, 2017
In
states like Louisiana and Texas, the red crayfish is a delicacy when boiled. In
Michigan, they're more than a nuisance - they threaten the state's ecosystem.
The red swamp crayfish has been found in Michigan bodies of water this summer.
While that may not seem like the end of the world, it could be for native
crayfish in Michigan
DNR
tags invasive carp to track movement
Posted
August 3, 2017
For
the first time, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has captured and
tagged an invasive carp and returned it to the St. Croix River to study its
movements.
Major
Milestone in Testing Invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussel Treatment under
Large-Scale Open Water Conditions
Posted
August 3, 2017
The
Great Lakes Restoration Information Fair today in Petoskey, MI brought
awareness that work to restore habitats for native species of plants, fish and
animals in the Great Lakes and other invaluable water resources.
MP
takes on invasive mussels
Posted
August 2, 2017
Mel
Arnold (North Okanagan-Shuswap) pledges to seek resources for public education
and detection initiatives.
Toxic
New Guinea flatworm surfaces in Loxahatchee
Posted
August 2, 2017
A
nasty-looking worm is making its way throughout Florida, just a year after the
invasive species entered the state. Now, local pest control companies and the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are confirming a report of the New Guinea
flatworm found in Loxahatchee.
Joint
Statement on Planned Release of Brandon Road Draft Study to Stop Asian Carp
Posted
August 1, 2017
On
Friday, July 28, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it would release
the long-awaited draft study on options to improve defenses against Asian carp
at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, on August 7. The draft
study had been expected in February 2017, but the Trump administration
announced they were delaying its release on February 28. Click on the following
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Gov.
Rick Snyder announces Invasive Carp Challenge
Posted
August 1, 2017
Gov.
Rick Snyder recently announced that the Invasive Carp Challenge is now
accepting proposals for innovative methods to prevent invasive carp from
entering the Great Lakes.
Scientists
develop ranking system to scale the impact of alien species
Posted
July 31, 2017
A transparent ranking system for measuring the
socio-economic impact of plants and animals that are introduced by humans to
areas where they do not naturally occur (termed "aliens") has been
developed by an international team of scientists, from UCL, Université de
Fribourg and Stellenbosch University.
