Invasive Species News

Invasive Alien Species have a good start in freshwater and riparian environments!

Invasive Alien Species in freshwater and riparian (river side) habitats- some facts for concern: Once Invasive Alien Species become established in freshwater and riparian  areas - it is very challenging

Invasive Species Week Poster of Events published

Invasive Species Week is coming and the Poster of Events is now published! If you are planning or attending an invasive species event let us know e-mail: invasives@biodiversityireland.ie. Maybe you'll #getINNSvolved and

New regulations to protect native freshwater crayfish

14/11/18  Press release issued by Department of Culture, Arts and Heritage New regulations to protect native freshwater crayfish The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, laid

Crayfish Plague outbreak on Al River, Athlone

Water users urged to take precautions to limit an outbreak of Crayfish Plague (which may cause 100% mortality to native Crayfish) confirmed on Al River, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. *Press Release

Marine invasive alien species Watch Alert!

Welsh authorities have issued the below MARINE INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES ADVICE NOTE   Holyhead marina incident and potential spread of the marine invasive non-native species Didemnum vexillum On 2 March, storm

Be Pet Wise

Be Pet Wise Invasive pets can damage the environment and our native species The pet and aquaria trades are sources of new species which have the potential to become invasive

Minister Madigan promotes Check, Clean, Dry initiative

Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht *Image credits to Maxwell Photography* Tuesday 27 March 2018 Minister Josepha Madigan promotes ‘Check Clean Dry’ initiative as part of Invasive Species Week

Check-Clean-Dry

Check-Clean-Dry As a water user, you may unknowingly be helping to spread invasive species from one water body to another in equipment, shoes and clothing. Help stop this happening by following

Be Plant Wise

Be Plant Wise Invasive aquatic plants can damage our ponds, waterways and the environment. Be plant wise and don’t dump aquatic plants in the wild. Ponds can create a wonderful

Invasive Species Week 2018

Invasive Species Week 23rd – 29th March 2018 is here! Each day over the week will be themed to highlight a particular area of invasive species prevention; Friday 23rd –
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