Invasive Species

From the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:

"Invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health. Invasives come from all around the world. As international trade increases, so does the rate of invasive species introductions.

Invasive species threaten nearly every aspect of our world and are one of the greatest threats to New York's biodiversity. They cause or contribute to:

• Habitat degradation and loss
  

• The loss of native fish, wildlife and tree species
  

• The loss of recreational opportunities and income
  

• Crop damage and diseases in humans and livestock
  

• Risks to public safety"

Links:

• NYS DEC info about invasives
  

• The Invasive Plant Council of NYS

The following list represents invasive terrestrial and aquatic animal and plant life that has been deemed part of Rochester Environmental Issues.

• Purple Loosestrife - see https://www.nps.gov/articles/purple-loosestrife.htm
  

• Swallow-Wort Vine - see http://ccetompkins.org/environment/invasive-nuisance-species/invasive-plants/swallow-worts
  

• Giant Hogweed - see https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/39809.html
  

• Eurasian Watermilfoil - see https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/aquaticplants/milfoil/index.html

• Asian Carp
  

• Asian Longhorned Beetle
  

• Emerald Ash Borer - see Monroe County Emerald Ash Borer Task Force
  

• European Starling - see birds.cornell.edu
  

• Grass Carp
  

• Pales Weevil
  

• Quagga Mussel
  

• Sea Lamprey
  

• Round Goby
  

• Zebra Mussels