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Boaters are the Key to Thwarting Invasive Species
May 29, 2009
In March, a leading outdoor writer wrote an article in the Jackson Hole Guide about how boaters are the key to stopping invasive species. Today, a very similar article was published in Vermont. Read both of the articles to get the details and see how similar recognition is starting to occur around the country. ...Read more >>

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Frogs May Hurdle Montana's Red Tape
February 01, 2010
It would seem the biggest barrier to exotic species gaining entry into Montana would be the many miles they have to travel. Instead, it proves to be the state's miles of red ...Read more >>
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'Great Lakes are Under Assault from Foreign Invaders'
February 01, 2010
The Great Lakes are under assault from foreign invaders according to Jennifer McKay, policy specialist with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council in Petoskey. More than 186 ...Read more >>
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VHS Found in Lake Superior
February 01, 2010
A fatal fish virus has been detected in Lake Superior for the first time, meaning it has spread to all the Great Lakes, researchers said Wednesday. Read the full story to get the ...Read more >>
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Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Doing It's Part to Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
February 01, 2010
A concern we must all address is the spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items ...Read more >>

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