Invasive Species

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• Why Do We Care if Non-native Plants Enter Our Water Bodies?

  Invasive plants form dense mats that make boating, fishing, and swimming difficult, and they can also harm the native sport fish population.

• Emerging Diseases

  A number of diseases and parasites affect fish.

• Releasing Bait and Aquarium Pets

  Do not release or put plants, fish, or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.

• Examples of Aquatic Invasive Species In Connecticut

  Learn about different aquatic invasive species in Connecticut and how you can help slow the spread.

• Invasive Species

  Invasive species exhibit an aggressive growth habit and can out-compete and displace native species, and they are a serious problem in Connecticut and elsewhere.

• Invasive Investigator Program

  The Volunteer Invasive Investigator Program is designed specifically to help educate people on ways to keep our waters clean and prevent the spread of aquatic hitchhikers into the lakes and rivers of Connecticut.