Invasive Species Permits - Minnesota DNR
Permits are required to possess, import purchase, sell, propagate, transport, or introduce prohibited invasive species, such as zebra mussels, invasive carp, jumping worms and curly-leaf pondweed. A permit is also required to introduce regulated invasive species such as spiny waterflea, rusty crayfish, and yellow iris into public waters.
Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species Permit Information
It is legal to possess, import, purchase, propagate, transport, own, or sell a regulated invasive species, however a permit is required to introduce them into a free-living state, for example to release or plant them in public waters.
Minnesota invasive species laws | Minnesota DNR
Minnesota has several state laws intended to minimize the introduction and spread of invasive species of wild animal and aquatic plants in the state. Using a four-tiered system, invasive species are classified as prohibited, regulated, unregulated nonnative species, or are unclassified and remain as unlisted nonnative species.
U.S. Invasive Species | National Invasive Species Information …
U.S. Invasive Species Provides selected United States (U.S) resources from agencies and organizations with an interest in the prevention, control, or eradication of invasive species. The U.S. includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and all possessions, territories, and the territorial sea of the U.S.
National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC)
The gateway to invasive species information; covering federal, state, local, and international sources. Invasive species are plants, animals, or pathogens that are non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration, and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause harm.
You need to apply for this permit if you or your organization would like to possess, propagate, import, purchase or transport a prohibited invasive species for disposal, control, research or education.
8. Invasive and Problematic Species | Arizona Wildlife …
8. Invasive and Problematic Species. Several contributing factors are increasing the introduction and spread of invasive or undesired plant and animal species throughout Arizona. These include intentional and non-intentional introduction of non-native species, as well as human-related disturbance and alteration of natural systems.
Waterway Access and Aquatic Invasive Species permits
Motorboats, kayaks, canoes, drift boats, and other watercraft can carry destructive quagga and zebra mussels, New Zealand mudsnails and aquatic plants—invasive species that cause serious economic and environmental damage to lakes, streams, irrigation and water delivery systems.
Federal Laws | National Invasive Species Information Center
Provides selected Federal Laws from agencies and organizations with an interest in the prevention, control, or eradication of invasive species. View related information: Federal Government's Response for Invasive Species
Invasive Species - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.