What You Can Do To Help
There are several ways to help reduce the spread or initial introduction of invasive species into an area as well as help reduce or eradicate invasive species in the area.
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Learn which invasive species are in your area and how to identify them
- GBA: Invasive Plants
- GBA: LDD Moth
- FOCA: A Shoreline Owner’s Guide to Invasive Species
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Report invasive species
- Invasive Species Center: Reporting Information
- EDDMapS Ontario
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Clean off watercrafts, trailers, fishing gear etc. particularly when moving between water bodies (complete this before you move to the new body of water)
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Clean off outdoor activity gear (hiking shoes, tents, etc)
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Do not buy invasive species bait
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Do not release non-native species into the environment (fish, plant, mammal etc)
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Do not bring outside firewood or plant materials
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Learn proper removal protocol
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Do not buy and plant invasive species
- GBA: Invasive Plants
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Plant native species
- GBA: Living with Nature