Invasive Plants

Both terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water) invasive species can harm our environment. Invasive plants overtake areas and displace natives. Often, this impacts our native wildlife, our recreational areas and agricultural lands. For example, aquatic invasive species can be found in ponds, lagoons, lakes and streams. Areas where fish live and spawn may be destroyed, and plant material produced by aquatic invasives may be so dense that boats, canoes and kayaks can not longer access recreational waterways. Below is a list of commonly found invasive species. Unfortunately, many are still sold at nurseries, greenhouses and at pet stores (aquarium habitat).

TREES and SHRUBS

AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL PERENNIALS and GRASSES