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Man with a beard wearing a Marine veteran hat

Veteran protects Alaska's waters

Biologist on boat sample for aquatic invasive species.

Science and Technology

All Hands on Deck for Early Detection

Watercraft inspector physically inspecting two kayaks on top of truck roof rack for aquatic invasive species.

Preventing dreissenid mussels from entering Alaska

zebra mussel nestled in a marimo moss ball

Zebra mussels aren't "mossing" around

Staff member uses PCR to process eDNA samples

Wildlife Management

You can swim, but you can’t hide

A lake trout with red, circular wounds and a sea lamprey attached, eating its side.

Wildlife Management

Saying “see ya” to sea lamprey

Land Management

These Boots are Cleaned for Hiking

Stringy green vegetation being held in a person's hand

Science and Technology

Rapid Response Funding to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species

Wildlife Management

Funding Available for Tools and Projects that Eradicate Invasive Species

Invasive Green Crab Rapid Response Plan – Just What the Doctor Ordered

a long fish in the weeds

Don’t Let It Loose

Dense mat of invasive Elodea viewed underwater in Big Lake, Alaska.

The Big Deal About Big Lake

Fish camp along the banks of a river with forest covered hills in the background and large drying racks on the shoreline filled with processed salmon.

Alaska Salmon and Invasive Species Efforts to Receive National Funding Investments

Man with a beard wearing a Marine veteran hat

Veteran protects Alaska's waters

Biologist on boat sample for aquatic invasive species.

Science and Technology

All Hands on Deck for Early Detection

Watercraft inspector physically inspecting two kayaks on top of truck roof rack for aquatic invasive species.

Preventing dreissenid mussels from entering Alaska

zebra mussel nestled in a marimo moss ball

Zebra mussels aren't "mossing" around

Staff member uses PCR to process eDNA samples

Wildlife Management

You can swim, but you can’t hide

A lake trout with red, circular wounds and a sea lamprey attached, eating its side.

Wildlife Management

Saying “see ya” to sea lamprey

Land Management

These Boots are Cleaned for Hiking

Stringy green vegetation being held in a person's hand

Science and Technology

Rapid Response Funding to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species

Wildlife Management

Funding Available for Tools and Projects that Eradicate Invasive Species

Invasive Green Crab Rapid Response Plan – Just What the Doctor Ordered

a long fish in the weeds

Don’t Let It Loose

Research reveals hope for managing invasive red swamp crayfish 