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Book SynopsisFirst edition (9781591932925) sold more than 50,000 copies Market: Addresses growing environmental concerns while providing readers with “How You Can Help” details Revised second edition with updated information about how the invasive species impact you, your environment, and the economy Packed with useful facts and statistics in a small, convenient, easy-to-use format Comprehensive: covers 44 aquatic invasive species, including the newest threats, from flying carp and lampreys to spiny water fleas Full-color photographs, need-to-know details, and portions of the guide devoted to AIS spread and impacts Quick Response (QR) code for every species, linking readers to more in-depth information online Great impulse buy—only $6.95!
Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments About Wildlife Forever About the U.S. Forest Service Become an “Invader Crusader” Clean Drain Dry Initiative Aquatic Invasive Species: Threats to the Great Lakes Hitching a Ride: How They Got Here A Danger to Inland Waters Natural Treasures to Protect Economic Impact Recreational and Commercial Fishing on the Great Lakes Fishing on Inland Lakes, Regional Tourism, and Biodiversity Three Primary Aquatic Threats: Invertebrates, Plants and Fish Aquatic Invertebrates Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants Fish Education Is the Key The Public Needs to Be Aware Keep a Lookout How You Can Help Clean • Drain • Dry Know the Regulations Identifying Invasives Keep up to Date with QR (Quick Response) Codes Reporting … What Should You Do? How to Use This Guide Sample Pages Aquatic Invertebrates Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants Fish State/Federal Offices Template for Noting Sighting Details About the National Professional Anglers Association About the Great Lakes Fishery Commission About Sea Grant About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service About the State-Fish Art Program Clean Drain Dry Glossary Kids Love to Learn About Invasive Species! Nab the Aquatic Invader—Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth The Great Lakes Invasion Kids, Be Part of the Search for Invasive Species EEK!—Alien Invaders Making Waves & State-Fish Art Contest Attack Packs Traveling Trunks Preschool through 12th Grade Invasive Species Education Aquatic Invasive Species: An Educator’s Information and Materials Guide National Invasive Species Information Center Photo Credits Rulers
