Plant Protection and Invasive Species
Plant Protection
Invasive Species
To report a non-native, invasive species, email Brenda Sievers.
Nine Ways You Can Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (from www.nisaw.org)
- Learn about invasive species, especially those found in your region. The South Dakota Department of
Agriculture, regional extension offices and the National Invasive Species Information Center are all trusted
resources.
- Clean hiking boots, waders, boats and trailers, off-road vehicles and other gear to stop invasive
species from hitching a ride to a new location. Learn more at PlayCleanGo.org
- Avoid dumping aquariums or live bait into waterways. Learn more at Habitattitude.org.
- Don't move firewood- instead, buy it where you'll burn it or gather on site when permitted. Learn
more at DontMoveFirewood.org.
- Use forage, hay, mulch and soil that are certified as "weed free
forage."
- Plant only non-invasive plants in your garden and remove any known invaders.
- Report new or expanded invasive species outbreaks to state
authorities.
- Volunteer to help remove invasive species from public lands and natural areas.
- Ask your political representatives at the state, local and national level to support invasive
species control efforts.
For additional information, please visit the National Invasive Species Awareness website. There you will
find information about meetings and webinars on the current state of invasive species in the United
States, as well links to sponsoring organizations and specific information on their websites. www.nisaw.org
Other web pages with good information on invasive species: