General

Invasive.org 

An accessible and useable archive of high quality images of invasive species, concentrating on thoserelated to forest health and forestry. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.invasive.org/.

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission

Contains an “Exotic Plant Information Center” with photos and detailed information profiling many invasive plants common to the Great Lakes region. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://invasives.glifwc.org/

National Invasive Species Council

The official reference gateway to information, programs, organizations, and services about invasive species. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov

Silent Invaders

An informational, interactive web site about invasive species and the problems they cause, what’s being done, and how you can help. Created as a joint effort of Florida State University, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U. S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/education/curriculum.shtml

The Nature Conservancy Invasive Species Initiative

Provides many resources designed to help all conservationists deal most effectively with invasive species. Retrieved May 26, 2011, from http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/habitats/forests/howwework/protectingnative-plants-and-animals-taking-on-the-invaders.xml

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invasive Species Program

General information and links related to invasive species. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://invasives.fws.gov/

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Contains extensive information related to both aquatic and terrestrial invasives species. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Invasives/

Aquatic

ESCAPE (Exotic Species Compendium of Activities to Protect the Ecosystem)

A collection of user-friendly activities that includes 36 sets of lessons that incorporate experiments, art, music, and games. For more information on how to order this publication and/or to download free sample lessons, visit http://eeinwisconsin.org/resource/about.aspx?s=86505.0.0.2209 (retrieved July 12, 2018)

Exotic Aquatics on the Move Project, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

A national Sea Grant education project developed to teach educators and their students about the ecological impacts of exotics and how students and members of their community can make environmentally responsible decisions to help prevent the spread and transport of exotics. Useful resources available from this site include “Nab those Menacing Invaders” poster set, and “Community Stewardship Projects on Exotic Aquatic Species,” a guide providing summaries of 15 community stewardship projects created by students. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from http://iiseagrant.org/education_ais.php

Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory)

This list of 182 non-native aquatic organisms identified in the Great Lakes region, organized alphabetically by common name, which can be sorted by origin, date of first observation, and mechanism of introduction. Retrieved May 26, 2011, from http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/Programs/glansis/nas_database.html

Great Lakes Fishery Commission

The commission coordinates fisheries research, controls the invasive sea lamprey, and facilitates cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal management agencies. Web site contains information on sea lamprey control as well as an excellent image library. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.glfc.org/

Great Lakes Information Network

Provides general information about invasive species of the Great Lakes, including links to news articles, photo galleries and educational resources. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from https://www.glc.org/glin

Great Lakes Sea Grant Network

This organization plays a central role in providing the basic information needed to better manage Great Lakes resources for present and future generations of Americans. The web site contains useful information related to aquatic invasives, as well as links to many other useful resources. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from https://greatlakesseagrant.com/

HabitattitudeTM

This web site, sponsored by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, is part of the ANS Task Force public awareness campaign, focuses on the pet and aquarium trade and the nursery and landscape industry. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.habitattitude.net/

Inland Seas Education Association

Inland Seas Education Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a floating classroom where people of all ages can gain firsthand training and experience in the Great Lakes ecosystem. Their web site contains information about their programs as well as a five-lesson unit titled “Great Lakes Invaders,” which can be downloaded for free from the web site. Developed by ISEA, the unit is based on a case study of the relationships between the native lake trout and the invasive sea lamprey. Retrieved May 28, 2011, from http://www.greatlakeseducation.org. Click on “Invasive Species.”

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

For information and additional resources related to aquatic invasive species visit the following web site, then click on the “Water” on the left-hand side, and then click on “Great Lakes,” and then “Aquatic Invasive Species.” Retrieved May 26, 2011, from http://www.michigan.gov/deq

Michigan Sea Grant

A joint program of Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, The Michigan Sea Grant promotes greater knowledge of the Great Lakes through education, research, and outreach. Two different “traveling trunks,” called “Exotic Aquatics” and “Zebra Mussel Mania,” are packed with resources and museum-quality specimens related to invasive species. These trunks are available for loan to teachers. Retrieved July 12, 2018 from http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/

Nab the Aquatic Invader! Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth!

In this colorful, interactive site designed for students in grades 4-10, students take on the role of private investigators to help other detectives “book the bad guys.” Students start by reading profile sheets about invasive species (the suspects), and use the information to solve the cases. Be sure to also visit the “Desk Top Administrator” (teacher) section. Retrieved May 26, 2011, from http://www.iiseagrant.org/NabInvader/

Project FLOW (Michigan Sea Grant)

Developed by the Michigan Sea Grant, Fisheries Learning on the Web or Project FLOW, is a collection of lessons and activities about the Great Lakes ecosystem, fisheries, and stewardship. Three units, titled Food Webs, Water, and Fish are provided. The Food Web unit contains several lessons related to invasives, including “Great Lakes Most Unwanted,” “Beat the Barriers,” and “Ruffe Musical Chairs.” Retrieved October 3, 2005, from http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/flow/

Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

Detailed information related to aquatic invasive species and how to prevent their spread. Part of the ANS Task Force public awareness campaign and is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from http://stopaquatichitchhikers.org/

Purple Loosestrife Project

In this project, Michigan State University works with K-12 teaching professionals, naturalists, property managers, and citizen groups to control purple loosestrife and foster stewardship of natural resources, by rearing and releasing natural enemies of the invasive weed and encouraging others to do the same. Web site contains information about how to participate in the project and also includes “stand-alone” lessons (gr. 4-12) that can be downloaded for free. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/

T.E.A.C.H. Great Lakes: Non-native Invasive Species in the Great Lakes

A student-friendly web site providing an overview of invasive species within the Great Lakes. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/pollution/ans/ans_1.html

Terrestrial (Forest and Agricultural Pests)

Aliens in Your Neighborhood (U.S. National Park Service)

This inquiry-based curriculum-guide developed for middle school, focuses on invasive weeds, and is available for free on-line. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.nps.gov/invspcurr/alienhome.htm

Center for Exotic Species, School of Forest Resources & Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University

The CES is focused on the ecological impacts and potential management of exotic species. Web site contains useful informational fact sheets related to weeds, insects, and pathogens. Retrieved May 26, 2011, from http://ces.mtu.edu

Emerald Ash Borer

This site is part of a multi-state effort in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana detailing the latest information about emerald ash borer. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from www.emeraldashborer.info/

Learning Landscapes — Invasive Species, Bureau of Land Management

Contains links to many BLM resources, for both teachers and students. The teacher section contains many teaching ideas and resources for teaching about invasive weeds. Retrieved July 12, 2018, https://www.blm.gov/learn/teachers

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts

MACD is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of Michigan’s 80 Conservation Districts. To learn more about native and invasive plants found in Michigan, visit the Native Plants Gateway section of the web site. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.macd.org/

Michigan Invasive Plants Council (MIPC)

A non-profit organization whose mission is to protect Michigan from the threat of invasive plants. Web site provides information about invasive plants and provides many links to useful resources. Retrieved May 28, 2011, http://invasiveplantsmi.org/

Minnesota Worm Watch (University of Minnesota – Duluth)

Surprisingly, most earthworms found in Minnesota (and likely also in Michigan) are invasive species of European origin. Disturbances caused by these non-native earthworms to Minnesota forests is the subject of this web site. Also included are a variety of earthworm-related lesson plans. Retrieved September 14, 2005, from http://www.nrri.umn.edu/worms/default.htm

U.S.D.A. Forest Service – St. Paul, MN Field Office

Provides information and assistance related to forest health and tree care, natural resources management, and other forestry-related topics (including invasive species such as the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle). Retrieved May 27, 2011, http://na.fs.fed.us/

Weeds Gone Wild, Alien Plant Working Group (U.S. National Park Service)

This site provides a compiled national list of invasive plants infesting natural areas throughout the United States, background information on the problem of invasive species, illustrated fact sheets that include plant descriptions, native range, distribution and habitat in the United States, management options, suggested alternative native plants, and selected links to relevant people and organizations. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from http://www.weedsgonewild.org/