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    Jun 15, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  1. They're back! Green iguanas gulping gardens again

    Here's a wildlife success story that not everyone's thrilled about. Green iguanas, which dropped dead in huge numbers in the frigid winter of 2010, have rebounded, repopulating South Florida neighborhoods and resuming their consumption of expensive landscaping.
    Here's a wildlife success story that not everyone's thrilled about. Green iguanas, which dropped dead in huge numbers in the frigid winter of 2010, have rebounded, repopulating South Florida neighborhoods and resuming their consumption of expensive...

    Tags: Intracoastal Waterway, Endangered Species, Coconut Creek, Conservation, Brevard County

    2. Jun 12, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  2. Shedd Aquarium's got the touch

    At the Shedd Aquarium these days, there's almost as much touching going on as at a massage therapist's spa or an Apple store.
    At the Shedd Aquarium these days, there's almost as much touching going on as at a massage therapist's spa or an Apple store. Last month, the marine animal showcase by the lake introduced Stingray Touch, a place for warm-weather visitors to pet de-...

    Tags: Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Lakes and Ponds, Whole Foods Market, Apple iPad

    3. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| AM News

  3. Ag Notes: Bush honeysuckle on the invasive plant hit list

    Bush honeysuckle refers to several species; the most common to Kentucky is the Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii).
    Bush honeysuckle refers to several species; the most common to Kentucky is the Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii). This native to northern China, Korea and parts of Japan was introduced to the U.S. in 1897. Escapes from ornamental plantings were...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Conservation

    4. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  4. Paradise Lake boat washing pilot program could grow to other towns

    CARP LAKE -- A new boat washing station in northern Emmet County's Paradise Lake marks the first in potentially a series of new washing stations at boat launches in the area to prevent invasive species such as Eurasian milfoil.
    Staff Writer -- bhubbard@petoskeynews.com Twitter: @BrandonHubbard
    CARP LAKE -- A new boat washing station in northern Emmet County's Paradise Lake marks the first in potentially a series of new washing stations at boat launches in the area to prevent invasive species such as Eurasian milfoil. As many as four more...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    5. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| KTUU

  5. Community Smacks Down Invasive Trees

    The European Bird Cherry Tree, also called the Mayday, has invaded Anchorage and biologists say it’s taking over Alaska’s landscape.
    Channel 2 News
    The European Bird Cherry Tree, also called the Mayday, has invaded Anchorage and biologists say it’s taking over Alaska’s landscape. On Saturday at Airport Heights, about 90 volunteers along with two master gardeners took part in the third...
    6. May 31, 2013 |Story| AP Pennsylvania

  6. Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment

    CORBETT-LATINOS Resumes of Latinos delivered to Corbett's office (Information in the following story is from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.philly.com ) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Latino and community activists have delivered two binders of...

    Tags: Scott Walker, The Pennsylvania State University, Justice System, Brad Paisley, The Philadelphia Inquirer

    7. May 31, 2013 |Story| AP Pennsylvania

  7. Great Lakes governors seek common ground on often-contentious invasive species control policy

    AP Environmental Writer
    MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Leaders of states who have battled in court over Asian carp are meeting at a Michigan resort to seek common ground on how to prevent more invasive species from reaching the Great Lakes. The issue is among several up...

    Tags: Government, Scott Walker, Regional Authority, Rick Snyder, Pat Quinn

    8. May 29, 2013 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  8. People Are Freaking Out About 'Running Bamboo'

    It's been called by one bitter antagonist possibly "the worst alien invader the USA has ever encountered. The invasions are widespread and the damage reports are coming in from all our states."
    It's been called by one bitter antagonist possibly "the worst alien invader the USA has ever encountered. The invasions are widespread and the damage reports are coming in from all our states." A Westport victim warns that it "spread like wildfire......

    Tags: New Milford, Lyme, Milford (New Haven, Connecticut), Branford, Kevin Sullivan

    9. May 28, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  9. Tour Of Invasive Plant Species In Glastonbury To Be Held On June 5

    Aliens are taking over yards and forests across the state and they aren't from outer space.
    Aliens are taking over yards and forests across the state and they aren't from outer space. Glastonbury Partners In Planting will be hosting an invasive plant walking tour on June 5. The walk will feature guest speaker Donna Ellis, senior educator...
    10. May 24, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  10. Petoskey organization requests oversight hearing for Army Corps of Engineers

    The Petoskey-based organization Freshwater Future sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday, requesting that the committee conduct an oversight hearing about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ work to prevent aquatic invasive species — including Asian carp — into the Great Lakes.
    The Petoskey-based organization Freshwater Future sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday, requesting that the committee conduct an oversight hearing about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ work to prevent aquatic invasive species — including...

    Tags: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Congress, Lakes and Ponds, U.S. Army, Science and Technology

    11. May 22, 2013 |Story| KTUU

  11. Invasive Plants Close Lake near Nikiski to Planes, Boats

    Invasive plants have closed a lake at a state recreation area near Nikiski to planes and boats for the summer, with state and federal workers planning to contain the infestation in its waters.
    Channel 2 News
    Invasive plants have closed a lake at a state recreation area near Nikiski to planes and boats for the summer, with state and federal workers planning to contain the infestation in its waters. The state Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation says...

    Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry

    12. May 21, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  12. Don't bother young wildlife alone in the wild

    With Memorial Day weekend upon us, more and more people will be heading into the great outdoors to enjoy warmer weather and sunshine, and to get away from it all. Please remember to leave wildlife alone. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Game Commission...

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Animals, Fishing Forecast, Fishing, Milford (Easton, Pennsylvania)

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Young bighead carp swim in a tank in La Crosse, Wis., w...
(March 20, 2012)
Young bighead carp swim in a tank in La Crosse, Wis., where scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are trying to develop a poison pill to kill the invasive species.
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