Learn how you can help stop the spread of invasive species! There are a variety of simple steps a visitor can take to ensure that they are not transporting invasive species into, around, or out of a park Find out how you can help stop the spread before you recreate, afterwards, and even at home! The best way to avoid the harm that invasive species can cause is to prevent them from entering the country We use several ways to predict species at risk of becoming invasive and then preventing them from being imported if possible. Native species are our best natural defense against invasive species
They require less water, save time and money, and provide vital habitat for our pollinators. Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. Don’t dig anything from the wild unless you’re certain it’s not invasive (or endangered) If you do see an invasive on you own property, dig it up, smother it, or follow instructions from your state’s invasive species program Severe infestations may require herbicides. Early detection is critical to the eradication and management of invasive species, and curious members of the public play a key role by sharing observations on platforms such as inaturalist.
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