Watch Cards:
These watch cards have important identifying characteristics, a short description of the species, impacts, and dispersal methods of the species. Additionally, they have information about what you can do to stop the spread of this invasive species.
To purchase these watch cards online visit: http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/publications/ais.
The species information cards that are available:
- Aquatic Invasive Species ID Cards: Full Deck
- Zebra and Quagga mussel
- Eurasian Ruffe
- Round Goby
- Purple Loosestrife
- Spiny and Fishhook Waterflea
- Rusty Crayfish
- European Frogbit
- New Zealand Mudsnail
- Curlyleaf Pondweed
- Didymo
- Water Chestnut
- Mystery Snail
- Faucet Snail
- Red Swamp Crayfish
- Bighead and Silver Carp
- Eurasian Watermilfoil
- Starry Stonewort
- Brazilian Elodea
Rack Cards:
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Rack Card: This customizable Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers rack card provides information about common aquatic invasive species as well as where boaters should inspect before launching and after retrieving their watercrafts and aquatic equipment. It can be printed and used as informational materials to educate the public about aquatic invasive species and how to clean their watercraft. Or become a Stop Aquatic Hitchhiker Campaign member to access this and other customizable templates.
New York State Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations Summary Rack Card: This New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rack card quickly summarizes information regarding aquatic invasive species regulations within New York State. It can be printed and used as informational materials to educate the public about aquatic invasive species and boating regulations.
Watercraft Inspection Steward tabling at an outreach event
Credit: New York Sea Grant
Brochures:
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Brochure: This New York Sea Grant brochure provides information about high profile aquatic invasive species, such as their dispersal methods, impacts and habitat. There is also information about watercraft inspection, who launch stewards are, information about Clean, Drain, Dry, an AIS watercraft inspection checklist, and information about how to dispose of AIS.