Aquatic Management

Diet for a Small Lake 
(NYSFLA, 2009)

Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants
(Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Federation, 2020)

How to Host a Water Chestnut Pull 
(Capital Region PRISM, 2018)

Rapid Response

The DEC has published a statewide rapid response document that is meant to provide a framework for the response to finding a new species or population.  This document follows a step-by-step process of what to do when you have found an invasion and organizes that process in a very clear, action-focused way.

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New York State Invasive

Species Comprehensive

​Management Plan 

The DEC also has a guiding document for statewide invasive species management. This document outlines the needs, approaches, and recommended actions for a variety of goals related to invasive species management. ​The overarching goal of the plan is to minimize the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive species throughout the State.

Water Chestnut Prioritization

Terrestrial Management

Capital Region PRISM Invasive Species Best Management Practices

Best Management Practices from Wisconsin DNR

How to Eradicate Invasive Plants
(Teri Dunn Chace, 2013)

CT Invasive Plant Council Guidelines for Best Management Practices for Movement of Topsoil and Gravel Fill, Mulch and Equipment ​

Clean Equipment Protocol for Industry Inspecting and cleaning equipment for the purposes of invasive species prevention

Guidelines for Disposal of Terrestrial Invasive Plants
(​The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the University of Connecticut, 2014)

Invasive Species in Forest and Rangelands of the United States
(Poland et.al. 2021)

By Species:

Japanese Knotweed: Best Management Practices in Ontario
(Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2013)

Japanese Stiltgrass
(Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks)

Multiflora Rose Management in Grass Pastures
(Penn State Extension, 2013)

Policeman's Helmet BMP
(King County Noxious Weed Control Program, 2010)

By Technique:

How to Solarize Invasive Plants
(Capital Region PRISM)

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