Aquatic
and Invasive Species Education and Outreach Materials
Portland State University. Center for Lakes and Reservoirs.
Education
and Outreach
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.
Emerald Ash Borer Education Kit
Illinois Natural History Survey.
Detailed model of the emerald ash borer, comes with
a booklet to educate the public how to identify this
destructive exotic pest. (fee based)
Exotics
to Go! CD
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program.
Presentations and Publications to Prevent the Spread
of Aquatic Nuisance Species. Compact disc (available
for purchase) includes seven "conveniently
wrapped" PowerPoint presentations on aquatic invasive
species, loaded with images of problem species, fact
sheets, brochures, and pamphlets. Presentations and documents
designed to give general audience a greater understanding
of the impacts of AIS.
Asian
Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Training Materials
University of California. Agricultural and Natural
Resources. Kearney Agricultural Center. Citrus Entomology.
Invasive Exotic Plants in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council.
Power point presentation developed by the Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council (MA-EPPC). This presentation is intended to educate, inform and equip individuals about the issue of invasive exotic plants and the threat that they pose to natural areas of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Invasive Plant Control - A RestoreCorps Training Module (PPT | 942 KB)
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
This PowerPoint presentation outlines background information about invasive plants in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, as well methods to control their spread. The final section outline tips to engage volunteers in efforts to control invasive plants. Speaker notes (DOC | 104 KB) (Training Module)
Invasive Species
Outreach Toolkit
DOD.
Legacy Recources Management Program.
DoD developed
this toolkit to help installation natural resource managers
and others protect the natural resources on our nation's
military lands. This toolkit provides templates for brochures,
posters, reference cards, PowerPoint presentations, and
radio public service announcements to help resource managers
educate others on the problem of invasives and how they
can
help support management efforts.
Living Green Episode - Invasive Exotics (29 minutes; available on DVD)
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
This episode focuses on the importance of controlling invasive exotic plants, insects, and animals. Join host Dr. Mark Hostetler as he informs people about the importance of controlling the spread of invasive exotics, including introduced plants (Chinese tallow trees, wild taro, water hyacinths, and melaleuca trees), fire ants, and even released pets such as the large Nile monitor lizard. Options are explored for homeowners and landowners alike to control invasive species in their own communities.
Managing Invasive Plants: Concepts, Principles, and Practices
DOI. FWS. National Wildlife Refuge System.
Provides an overview of invasive plant management and planning supported by case studies, quizzes, scientific literature, and web-based resources valuable to natural resource professionals.
Non-native Invasive Species - Communication Tools
USDA. Forest Service. Eastern Region.
Templates for fields guides, brochures, pamphlets, outdoor signs to be used to create quality materials to increase awareness and protection.
Outreach and Education: Public Awareness Campaigns
DOI. FWS. Fisheries and Habitat Conservation.
Outreach
Materials
Washington Invasive Species Council.
Outreach
Tools (scroll to view)
Missouri River Watershed Coalition Outeach Program.
Playing
Smart Against Invasive Species
USDA. FS.
Invasive Species Program.
'Playing Smart Against Invasive Species' videos produced by the USDA Forest
Service are excellent resources for education and public outreach. These videos
explain how people can enjoy the great outdoors and avoid spreading invasive
species along the way. Videos ranging from 6-27 minutes targets outdoor recreational
users and includes camping, horseback riding, canoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country
skiing, biking, and others.
Resource Materials and Information
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (Canada).
Science-Based Outreach Products
Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species.
Special Outreach Projects - Nonindigenous Invasive Species
Louisiana Sea Grant.
"Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers" Resources
Protect Your Waters.
Includes various marketing materials designed to increase your awareness about the aquatic hitchhiker problem and to empower you and your audiences to become part of the solution in preventing the spread of these nuisance species.
Teaching
and Public Outreach Publications
Plant Conservation Alliance. Alien Plant Working
Group.
The Silent Invasion
Oregon Public Broadcasting.
The documentary produced by Ed Jahn illustrates
how invasive species are changing the environment in
Oregon, and focuses on ways people can work together
to make a difference to native fish and wildlife resources,
Oregon's economy and quality of life. Watch the video
online or can be ordered on DVD for educational use.
Video
Productions
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer
Services. Division of Plant Industry.
Informational videos, training videos and public service
announcements as part of its mission to protect Florida's
native and commercially grown plants and the State's
apiary industry from harmful pests and diseases.
Volunteers
and Invasive Plants: Learning and Lending a Hand
DOI. FWS. National Wildlife Refuge System.
Includes five learning modules aimed at engaging
volunteers and the public in invasive plant issues
and management. Explore topics ranging from the invasion
process, to management methods, to tips for giving
presentations to refuge visitors, and much more.
Volunteer
Coordination and Outreach Tools
Invasive.org.
Archive from the Nature Conservancy, Global Invasive Species Team.
Includes many resources and tools to spread the word about invasive species and
prevention
Weed Awareness Products
Montana State University. Center for Invasive Plant Management.
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