Invasive Species Publications
Books, Manuals, Pamphlets, & Magazines

An Invasion Beaten by Eatin'? [exit DNR]
August 1998 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

America's Least Wanted: Alien Species Invasions of U.S. Ecosystems [PDF 1MB; exit DNR]
Booklet includes a 'Dirty Dozen' gallery of twelve of our nation's most damaging invasive species. Publication focuses on the harm they bring to 'Hard-Hit Ecosystems.' Produced by The Nature Conservancy. 1996. Contact: The Nature Conservancy (703) 841-5300.

America's Most Unwanted
Poster features educational graphics regarding the U.S.'s 'most unwanted' invasive species. Information on the bottom of the poster can be copied for classroom use. For information and to access additional materials, visit NOAA. Produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Sea Grant Program Office in collaboration with Minnesota Sea Grant. 2001. Contact: Doug Jensen, MN Sea Grant (218) 726-8712. Cost: $5.

Black Locust Brochure [PDF 78KB]

Burned by Wild Parsnip [exit DNR]
June 1999 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Bush Honeysuckles Brochure [PDF 53KB]

Common and Glossy Buckthorn Brochure [PDF 1.3MB]

Common and Glossy Buckthorn Brochure II [PDF 511KB]

Common and Glossy Buckthorn Brochure III [PDF 326KB]

Comprehensive List of Invasive Plant Species Literature

Garlic Mustard Brochure [PDF 4MB]

Grappling with the green giant: Reed canary grass
August 2000 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

A Guide to the Control and Management of Invasive Phragmites [PDF 2MB]

Homeowner’s Guide to Japanese Knotweed Control [PDF 367KB]

Invasive Plants of the Future [PDF 4.6MB]

Invasive Plants of the Future II [PDF 242KB]

Japanese Barberry Brochure [PDF 377KB]

Japanese Knotweed: A New Threat to Wisconsin’s Waterways, Lakeshores, and Wetlands [PDF 1.85MB]

Photo-Mural: Invasive Non-Native Plants
Large, laminated photo-mural of 37 invasive non-native plants found in the U.S. Plants are depicted in attractive color photographs. Produced by the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida, Bureau of Invasive Plant Management, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Sea Grant, and Cerexagri. 2001. Contact: APIRS Photo-Mural, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, 7922 NW 71 St, Gainesville, FL 32653. Cost: Free (requests in writing; limited copies available).

Plants Out Of Place [PDF 602KB]

Purple Loosestrife Foldout [PDF 2.37MB]

Reed Canary Grass Control Method Table [PDF 512KB]

Reed Canary Grass Control Prescription Table [PDF 48KB]

STOP! Don't release non-native species!
A brochure for all ages! Examines the issue of releasing aquarium pets and plants into the wild and explains problems that may arise through such release. Includes safe alternatives to release. Produced by the Minnesota Sea Grant Program. 1998. To order, visit the Minnesota Sea Grant Publications Page. Contact: Marilyn Barrett-O'Leary, LA Sea Grant (225) 578-6349. Cost: Single copies available free of charge.

Weeds on the Web [PDF 127KB]

Wild Cards
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has developed a series of identification cards for a variety of native and non-native plants and animals found in Wisconsin, including 36 "Alien Invaders". Designed for children, the cards include photos and descriptions, as well as how invaders pose problems and why native species are beneficial. Produced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2002. Contact for aquatic invasive cards: Mandy Beall, WI-DNR, (608) 267-3531. Contact for terrestrial invasive cards:  Kelly Kearns, WI-DNR, (608) 267-5066.  Contact for forest pests cards:  Forestry Webmail. Cost: Single cards available free of charge.

Wild parsnip II [exit DNR]
June 2000 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Wisconsin Manual of Control Recommendations for Ecologically Invasive Plants
1997 edition

Wisconsin DNR Research Publications

2005-06 Biannual Report to Governer Doyle and the Legislature [PDF 25MB]

Aquatic Invasive Species Education Handbook [exit DNR]

List of Wisconsin DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Publications [PDF 1295KB]

A Field Guide to Aquatic Exotic Plants and Animals
Learn how to identify species in the Great Lakes region by way of this popular, informative brochure filled with colorful pictures and illustrations. Brochure shares the history behind species invasions, species biology, and species likely means of spread. Guide dedicates panel pages to round goby, sea lamprey, rusty crayfish, white perch, flowering rush, and curly-leaf pondweed. Produced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 1995. Contact: MN Sea Grant (218) 726-6191. Cost: Single copies available free of charge.

Aliens Among Us
Ohio Department of Natural Resources colorful poster visually explores aquatic and wetland invasive plants and animals. Graphics include fish, mollusks, and plants, as well as ways to prevent their spread. Produced by Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife in collaboration with the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 2002. Contact: Jennifer Windus, ODNR (614) 265-6468. Cost: Single copies available free of charge.

AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Watch Cards
Wallet-sized cards popular amongst boaters. Eurasian watermilfoil, ruffe, round goby, rusty crayfish, spiny waterflea, fishhook waterflea, European frogbit, zebra mussel, and purple loosestrife cards identify species characteristics, problems posed, means of spread, and what you can do to prevent and slow their spread. Produced by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1998. Contact: Mandy Beall, WI-DNR, (608) 267-3531

Biological Invasions
This fold-out booklet examines how aquatic invasive species enter North American waters, resulting harm, and what can be done to help solve the problems. Booklet includes pictures, graphs, distribution maps, and informative text. Provides an excellent overview of problems associated with aquatic invasive species nationwide. Produced by the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species. 1998. Contact: Great Lakes Commission (734) 971-9135 or Minnesota Sea Grant (218) 726-6191. Cost: Single copies available free of charge.

Bio-Invasions: Breaching Natural Barriers
Booklet (20 pp.) explains in simple, clear terms the threat of non-native aquatic species and potential impacts on the economy and on the environment. Booklet is specific to west coast invasions. Produced by the University of Washington Sea Grant Program. 1998. Contact: Andrea Copping, WA Sea Grant (206) 685-8209 Cost: Free.

Hitching a Ride: Unwelcome Invasive Species Make Themselves at Home in Wisconsin’s Waters
June 2005 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Invaders in our Waters... and their Secrets to Success
Spring 2004 EE News [PDF file]

Into Lake Michigan's waters: Exotic fish took hold by many routes
June 1998 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Out of Place: How Aquatic Invasive Species Alter Wisconsin Waterways
A supplement to Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine (June 2001)

Prevent the Spread by Sea Planes [PDF 112KB]

Protect Your Boat and Motor [PDF 243KB]

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
Sticker lists four easy steps boaters and anglers can take before and after using their watercraft. Produced by the ANS Task Force Communication, Outreach and Prevention Committee's National ANS Outreach Campaign. 2002. Contact: MN Sea Grant (218) 726-6191. Cost: Single copies available free of charge.

Wisconsin Lakes Book
Learn which invasive species are found in Wisconsin’s named lakes, as well information on lake depth, surface area, type, fish species. Order this free book (Pub-FH-800 99Rev.) from the Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection (608) 261-6431.