Category: Invasive Species

California Government Works to Nip Invasive Nutria Infestation in the Bud

June 15, 2023
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To a casual observer, nutria are cute animals resembling small beavers. However, a deep dive reveals something more sinister. This invasive species has been the source of damage to plant life in lakes, swamps, marshes, and more. These creatures have been the target of eradication efforts by California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) ever…

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Ottawa Announces $14.7 Million to Fight Aquatic Invasive Species in Mountain Parks

December 4, 2021
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BANFF, Alta.—The federal government is committing funds to fight aquatic invasive species in five mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced Saturday. Guilbeault made the announcement in Banff, Alta., with $14.7 million being made available over the next five years to prevent and manage invasive species in Banff, Jasper,…

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