Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About Wildlife Forever
About the U.S. Forest Service
Become an “Invader Crusader”
Clean Drain Dry Initiative
Aquatic Invasive Species: Threats to the Great Lakes
Hitching a Ride: How They Got Here A Danger to Inland Waters Natural Treasures to Protect Economic Impact Recreational and Commercial Fishing on the Great Lakes Fishing on Inland Lakes, Regional Tourism, and Biodiversity Three Primary Aquatic Threats: Invertebrates, Plants and Fish
Aquatic Invertebrates Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants Fish Education Is the Key
The Public Needs to Be Aware Keep a Lookout How You Can Help
Clean • Drain • Dry Know the Regulations Identifying Invasives Keep up to Date with QR (Quick Response) Codes Reporting … What Should You Do? How to Use This Guide
Sample Pages
Aquatic Invertebrates
Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants
Fish
State/Federal Offices
Template for Noting Sighting Details
About the National Professional Anglers Association
About the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
About Sea Grant
About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
About the State-Fish Art Program
Clean Drain Dry
Glossary
Kids Love to Learn About Invasive Species!
Nab the Aquatic Invader—Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth The Great Lakes Invasion Kids, Be Part of the Search for Invasive Species EEK!—Alien Invaders Making Waves & State-Fish Art Contest Attack Packs Traveling Trunks Preschool through 12th Grade Invasive Species Education Aquatic Invasive Species: An Educator’s Information and Materials Guide National Invasive Species Information Center Photo Credits
Rulers
