Invasive Species
According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), "Invasive species are non-native plants, animals and other living organisms that thrive in areas where they don’t naturally live and cause (or are likely to cause) economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal or plant health." Check out USFWS's Invasive Species webpage here to learn more.
Click on the images below to visit the District's webpage for each species and learn more about them.
Invasive species cost the US over 120 billion dollars each year. These species impact tourism, transportation, resource use, water withdrawals and much more.
Never move animals or plants from one area to another. Don’t move firewood, soil, or other items that might contain insects or microbes.