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.
FACT
We all live downstream. Our water quality is directly affected by our upstream neighbors, and our choices will impact the water quality for our downstream neighbors.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Minimize impervious surfaces.
- Do not remove trees and other plants next to streams, lakes and wetlands.
- Plant native plants to absorb heavy rain falls.
- Direct rain gutters onto lawn or garden.
- Construct rain gardens and use rain barrels.