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Idaho's Invasive Species Program
The Idaho Invasive Species Council is a multi-agency organization that provides direction and planning for combating invasive species throughout the state and for preventing the introduction of other species that may be potentially harmful. The Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) chairs the Idaho Invasive Species Council.
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Warm weather reminders:
Invasive Species Stickers
Now that warmer weather is upon us, it is time to bring out the water craft. Remember that you will need to get your Invasive Species Sticker to recreate on Idaho's waters.
If you have registered your boat already in Idaho, the Invasive Species Sticker is part of the registration. If you have a non-motorized boat, or are out of state, you will need to purchase a sticker.
Mussel Infested Waters
If you have launched in mussel infested waters in the last 30 days, you must have a watercraft inspection before you launch in Idaho.
Call 877-336-8676 to schedule a (FREE) inspection.
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*** Elm Seed Bug Information ***
Updated information on the Elm Seed Bug infestation in Idaho and Oregon
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Current projects of ISDA and the Idaho Invasive Species Council
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Don't let your pets loose Abandoned pets can become an invasive species problem when overwhelmed owners let them loose into nearby waters or woods. Letting your pets loose is never a good option. Prospective pet owners should make sure they
will be able to accommodate all life stages of a pet Releasing plants and animals into the wild may be illegal and can have serious repercussions for natural environments.
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Kids' Corner Activity Book - Shred a Pest - Videos |
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Boat Inspection Stations Idaho’s inspection stations are placed on major highways at or near the Idaho state line.These stations inspect all watercraft entering the state looking for aquatic invasive species. |
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Don't Move Firewood Program Firewood has been shown to be a major pathway of invasive species. People can transport these non-native species long distances on firewood. |
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Invasive Species Boat Stickers Revenue generated by the Invasive Species Prevention Stickers allows ISDA to develop a comprehensive statewide program designed to educate the public about invasive species, monitor Idaho water bodies for possible introduction of those species, and inspect and decontaminate watercraft that travel to and through Idaho. |
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Infested waters of the West To protect Idaho, ISDA has set up a watercraft inspection station program, focusing on inspecting boats from impacted states as they come across the state line. Call 877-336-8676 to schedule a FREE inspection. |
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Updated invasive species strategic plan released. This strategic plan outlines a framework for how Idaho can continue at the forefront of state efforts to cost-effectively prevent and manage invasive species. |
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Zebra and Quagga Mussels Zebra and quagga mussels are native to the Black and Caspian Seas and were introduced to North America’s Great Lakes in ballast water from Russia in the late 1980s. They were first detected in the western United States in January 2007 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. They have since spread throughout the Colorado River system and are now found in several other western states. |
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Reports and Documentation
*** New Insect Invaders Found in Idaho in 2012
Presentation in English
Presentation in Spanish
The Idaho Invasive Species Strategic Plan 2012-2016
2012 Idaho Invasive Species Summary Report
List of Quagga Mussel infested waters outside the Great Lakes
Current map of mussel infested waters