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Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)

The Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) information resource for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), located at the Center for Aquatic Resource Studies, has been established as a central repository for accurate and spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of nonindigenous aquatic species. Through the site you can obtain information, maps, or search the NAS database for information about different nonindigenous aquatic species.

National Framework for Early Detection, Rapid Assessment, and Rapid Response to Invasive Species

Welcome to the National Early Detection, Rapid Assessment, and Rapid Response Framework prototype developed and hosted by the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) Invasive Species Information Node.

This Framework prototype consists of six main components:

  • A. Identification and Validation
  • B. Reporting
  • C. Expert Verification
  • D. Occurrence Databases
  • E. Rapid Assessment
  • F. Planning
  • G. Rapid Response

Each component of the National ED/RA/RR Framework prototype describes an activity associated with addressing the invasive species issue and provides access to resources reported in the National EDRR Needs Assessment Survey initiated in 2006. Additional resources cataloged by the NBII are also supplied.

Invasive Species Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Management Plans and Reports
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CollapseDRAFT Early Detection and Rapid Response Plan for Aquatic Invasive Species in Washington State
Description: Quote: "The purpose of this plan is to provide general guidance for rapid responses to all types of aquatic invasions. It provides many pre-determined management responses, and establishes a decision-making infrastructure that will facilitate rapid resolution of remaining issues. The plan contains a number of objectives and related tasks, and identifies remaining institutional and legislative gaps that need to be addressed. Where species-specific plans exist, they will provide additional detail on management of that particular species."
Resource Type: Management Plans and Reports, Recommended Practices
Resource Format: PDF, URL
Publisher: Puget Sound Partnership
ExpandGeneral Guidelines for the Establishment and Evaluation of Invasive Species Early Detection and Rapid Response Systems. Version 1. June 2003
ExpandIII. National Early Warning and Rapid Response System for Invasive Plants - Proposed Strategies for Early Detection, Reporting, Rapid Assessment, and Rapid Response to New Invasive Plants in the United States of America
ExpandInvasive Plant Early Detection and Rapid Response in British Columbia – An Initial Framework for the Invasive Plant Council of British Columbia
ExpandInvasive Species - Obstacles Hinder Federal Rapid Response to Growing Threat
ExpandModel Rapid Response Plan for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Part 1: Table of Contents)
ExpandModel Rapid Response Plan for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Part II: Main Document)
ExpandNational Early Detection and Rapid Response System for Invasive Plants in the United States Conceptual Design, A
ExpandNational Early Warning and Rapid Response System for Invasive Plants in the United States - Draft Action Plan
ExpandRapid Response Plan for Great Lakes Aquatic Invasions
ExpandRapid Response Plan for Invasive Aquatic Plants, Fish, and Other Fauna - Part 1: Plant Protocol
ExpandRapid Response Plan for Invasive Aquatic Plants, Fish, and Other Fauna - Part 2: Fish and Other Fauna Protocol
ExpandRapid Response Plan for Zebra Mussels in the Columbia River Basin - A Comprehensive Multi-Agency Strategy to Expeditiously Guide Rapid Response Activities
ExpandRapid Response Plan for Zebra Mussels in the Columbia River Basin - A Comprehensive Multi-Agency Strategy to Expeditiously Guide Rapid Response Activities - Appendix H - Bonneville Hydroelectric Project Response Plan for Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)
ExpandRapid Response to Aquatic Nuisance Species in the Northeast - Developing an Early Detection and Eradication Protocol, Workshop Proceedings
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