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For more information about the Puget Sound Partnership’s work on aquatic nuisance species, contact Kevin Anderson, Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator, 360.725.5452.
| AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES
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| An Exotic Species Detection Program for Puget Sound Report recommends design criteria for a monitoring program in |
| Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force The task force is an intergovernmental group that coordinates the federal program to prevent and control invasive species and reports on their control and management. |
| Clean Boat Campaign Learn how to stop aquatic hitchhikers. Learn the best way to clean your boat to prevent the spread of invasive species in waterways. From the Isaak Walton League of |
| Early Detection Rapid Response Plan
Report from the Washington State Aquatic Nuisance Species Committee, created by legislation in 2000 coordinates interagency efforts to minimize the unauthorized or accidental introduction of non-native aquatic species and stop the spread of existing non-native species. | PDF |
| Environmental Protection Agency’s Invasive Species At the national level, the EPA verifies the functionality of environmental technology such as ballast water treatment systems. At the regional level, the agency is involved with many issues related to invasive species. |
| National Invasive Species Council Information about a variety of invasive species and management approaches. |
| Northeast-Midwest Institute - Aquatic Species Site A biological pollution program that influences regional and national policy related to the ballast water management. |
| Pathways and Management of Marine Nonindigenous Species in the Shared Waters of British Columbia and Washington Report by Ralph Elston, Ph.D. assessing the status and management of non-indigenous species into the shared waters marine waters of |
| Sea Grant National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse An international library of research, public policy and outreach education publications pertaining to invasive marine and freshwater aquatic nuisance species in North America. |
| The Invasive Species Cookbook: Conservation Through Gastronomy Nutria sausage? Knotweed pie? Grilled green crab? Work some invasive species into your next meal. A serious cookbook for gourmand and naturalists alike. (By J.M. Franke) |
| U.S. Geologic Survey Nonindigenous Species (NAS) An extensive database and library that serves as a central repository for accurate and spatially referenced information on non-indigenous aquatic species in |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Aquatic Nuisance Species Program Program information, fact sheets about invasive species and miscellaneous reports. |
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| AQUATIC PLANTS |
| Washington Department of Ecology, Aquatic Plant Program Information on invasive aquatic plant identification, plant management, grant programs, planning and pesticides to control aquatic plants. |
| BALLAST WATER
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| Ballast Water Management in Washington State: A Report of the State Ballast Water Work Group to the 2007 Regular Session of the Washington State Legislature Final report of the Ballast Water Work Group with conclusions and recommendations, a general risk assessment, an overview of international, national and state ballast water regulatory programs, an outline of federal and international treatment standards, and estimates of the costs for the state ballast water program and the status of ballast water exchange and treatment technologies. (1.8 MB | PDF) |
| Ballast Water Management in Washington State: Recommendations for Improvements
A shorter, companion report summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Ballast Water Work Group. Describes the problem, the associated risks, outlines options for managing ballast water and describes international, national and regional regulations related to ballast water. (1.7 MB | PDF) |
| Ballast Water Management on the Columbia River Evaluation of the feasibility of using a risk-based approach for managing ballast water for the |
| California State Lands Commission Ballast Water Program The lands commission administers the |
| Michigan Department of Environmental Quality General NPDES Permit information
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| Oregon Ballast Water Management Program
This site is maintained by Center for Lakes and Reservoirs at |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Ballast Water Program
The department administers the state program. This site provides information about regulatory and reporting requirements. |
| Congressional Report: Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species
An overview of ballast water technologies, costs and laws. | PDF |
| U.S. Coast Guard: Ballast Water
Provides information on the national ballast water program requirements and includes links to policy documents, photos and the Shipboard Testing and Evaluation Program (STEP) for new and prototype treatment technologies. |
| Global Ballast Water Management Programme Provides information on International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ballast water convention and guidelines for managing ballast water. |
| Office of Operating and Environmental Standards
Order technical documents developed by committees of the International Maritime Organization to implement international ballast water programs. Site is administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. |
| Pacific Ballast Water Work Group Coordinates ballast water programs on the west coast of |
| West Coast Ballast Outreach Project Coordinates information and outreach materials related to ballast water management including technologies, laws and policies and research activities. |
| Ballast Treatment Systems
The Ballast Water Work Group commissioned Glosten Associates, Inc. to survey vendors who develop ballast water treatment technology to determine the status and development of feasible treatment technologies and associated and costs. | PDF |
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| CHINESE MITTEN CRAB
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| Chinese mitten crab
From the U.S. Geological Survey’s Nonindigenous Aquatic Species program. Describes the crab and its distribution in the |
| Chinese mitten crab fact sheet From the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Describes the species and the potential economic losses to various coastal fisheries. |
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| EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB |
| European green crab fact sheet From the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Species of Concern program. |
| European green crab feet sheet From the U.S. Geological Survey’s Nonindigenous Aquatic Species program. |
| European Green Crab Learn more about these aquatic invaders including their life history, native habitat, control, impacts on Pacific Northwest waters and what’s being done to manage the problem. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic Nuisance Species Web page.) |
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| FUNDING / COSTS |
| Marine Pests Incursions--A Tool to Predict the Cost of Eradication Based on Expert Assessments Study was based on the results of a questionnaire which was completed by experts in marine pest management from around the world. The primary goal of the study was to identify a small number of characteristics for management authorities to focus their attention on when considering the relative difficulty of eradicating incursions. | PDF |
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| KNOTWEED |
| Japanese Knotweed Species Profile The |
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| NOXIOUS WEEDS
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| Citizens Guide to Noxious Weeds Describes what noxious weeds are, how they got here, what they cost in terms of agricultural production and environmental degradation. Also defines Class A, B and C designations of noxious weeds in |
| State Noxious Weed Control Board Links to county and district weed control boards in |
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| NUTRIA
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| Nutria (Myocastor coypus) in Skagit County, WA: Background, Trapping Results, and Recommendations Report commissioned by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Describes efforts to trap nutria in |
| Nutria Fact Sheet From U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS). |
| Nutria History How nutria came to the |
| Nutria Hunted to Save Wetlands Video from Discovery News shows how nutria have been wreaking environmental havoc on the wetlands on Maryland's Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay. Programs to trap and reduce their populations can be replicated in other parts of the country. | 4 minutes |
| Nutria Species Profile Links to resources, databases, discussion groups and more from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Library. |
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| SPARTINA CORDGRASS |
| Identifying Spartina in Puget Sound A field guide describing several different species of Spartina—exotic and native—in |
| Invasive Spartina in Puget Sound: A Citizen's Handbook Guidebook provides a thorough overview of the invasive plant Spartina, covering its environmental effects, regulations, how to get involved in eradicating it and a field guide for identifying it. A useful tool for shoreline property owners whose beaches are infested with or threatened by Spartina. (People for |
| Spartina Eradication Links to annual reports to the Washington State Legislature from the Washington Department of Agriculture, Laboratory Services Division, Pest Program. |
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| TUNICATES
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| About Club Tunicates Information about how to identify and report club tunicates from the Invasive Species in |
| Didemnum sp. - British Columbia Coast Occurrences and Images Information about where this tunicate is turning up in |
| Invasive Tunicates in Washington State Information for divers from the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), including how to report sightings of tunicates. |
| Report and Photos of Ciona savignyi Removal-- Sund Rock North Wall, Hood Canal
Report reveals Ciona savignyi is spreading quickly throughout lower |
| Treatment methods used to manage Didemnum vexillum in New Zealand Biosecurity New Zealand has published a manual on treatment methods for managing non-native colonial tunicates. Iincludes treatment methods for managing Didemnum vexillum in New Zealand on artificial and natural substrates including pilings, marina structures, vessels hulls and moorings, mussel lines, sea bed and marine seaweeds. Important information to help divers and resources manager control invasive Didemnum in Puget Sound. | PDF |
| U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Science Center Links to map of tunicate (Didemnum) infestations in Bri |
| Volunteer divers tackle tough tunicates Article describes the efforts of a group of divers to eradicate tunicates from the Pleasant Harbor Marina in November 2005. (Spring 2006 issue of “Sound Waves” – a newsletter from the Puget Sound Action Team.) |
| Washington State’s Response to an Invasion of Non-native Tunicates: Accomplishments, Challenges and Next Steps A report to the Washington State Legislature on the progress to stop invasive tunicates from spreading in |
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| ZEBRA MUSSELS
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| 100th Meridian Initiative A cooperative effort among state, provincial and federal agencies to prevent the westward spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species in |
| Zebra Mussel Species Profile Links to resources, databases, discussion groups and more from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Library. |
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