Invasive species can dominate and destroy ecosystems creating irreversible economic, cultural, and health damage. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game is working to monitor and control further introduction and spread of invasive species. Toward this end the department has developed an "Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plan" (see below).

Catch or See a Critter That Doesn't Belong Here? -------------------------------------------- Call 1-877-INVASIV (1-877-468-2748) -------------------------------------------- Report sightings of nonnative plants found in Alaska to the Alaska Exotic Plant Information Clearinghouse: http://www.eddmaps.org/alaska/report/report.cfm .

Final Management Plans:

• Alaska Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan, ADF&G — PDF file* (614 KB)

• Management Plan for Invasive Northern Pike in Alaska  — PDF file* (1,266 KB)
  

• "Wildlife and People at Risk: A Plan to Keep Rats Out of Alaska" 
  (Alaska's Invasive Rodent Management Plan) — LARGE PDF file* (2.42 MB)

  • Appendix H. Rat Prevention and Control (a section specific link within the above PDF document)
    A practical guide to help communities and industry develop local action plans against rodents; includes ample "how to" steps such as building awareness, detecting rats, and eliminating site features that attract them.
    
    

Regulations:

Informational Links on High Priority Threats:

Regional Information Links:

Contact:

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