Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis) [Photo: Lee Mecum, CA Dept. of Fish and Game] |
With enormous environmental, economic, and health costs, invasive species are second only to habitat destruction as a cause of global biodiversity loss. As a result, local, state, and national organizations have taken steps to prevent or control the spread of invasives. Identification guides, reporting systems, control strategies, management plans, and restoration procedures have been developed to address invasive species.
Source: NBII Invasive Species Node
Below, you will find documents pertaining to invasive species in the Pacific Northwest Region of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. |