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Priority Invasive Species

This priority list identifies the invasive species the Wild Rivers ISC is currently focused on for prevention, early detection, and management. 

Invasive Species Profiles

Explore the invasive species we are prioritizing in our area! 

Click on the photos below to learn more about each species. 
 

WRISC also has an extensive list of prioritized invasive species beyond our Top 5s. Check it out here!  

Top 5 TERRESTRIAL Invasives

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GARLIC MUSTARD

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BUCKTHORN

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WILD PARSNIP

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JAPANESE BARBERRY

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INVASIVE KNOTWEEDS

Top 5 EARLY DETECTION TERRESTRIAL Invasives

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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY

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GIANT HOGWEED

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CUT-LEAF TEASEL

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ROUND-LEAF BITTERSWEET

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HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID

Top 5 AQUATIC Invasives

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INVASIVE WATERMILFOIL

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PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE

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ZEBRA MUSSELS

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INVASIVE PHRAGMITES

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EUROPEAN FROG-BIT

Top 5 EARLY DETECTION AQUATIC Invasives

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YELLOW FLOATING HEART

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SPINY WATERFLEA

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FLOWERING RUSH

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RED SWAMP CRAYFISH

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NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL

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