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Exotic Species Program

The DES Exotic Species Program coordinates activities associated with the control and management of exotic aquatic plants, as well as activities associated with the implementation of education programs and volunteer plant monitoring programs. The program, initiated in 1981, has five focus areas: 1) Prevention of new infestations, 2) Monitoring for early detection of new infestations to facilitate rapid control activities, 3) Control of new and established infestations, 4) Research towards new control methods with the goal of reducing or eliminating infested areas, and 5) Regional cooperation. more...

Hot Topics (Complete List)

• 2010 Proposed Exotic Plant Control Activities
• Didymo (Rock Snot)
• Didymo Frequently Asked Questions
• Didymo Signs for Infested Waters
• How To Tell If You Are Seeing Didymo
• NH Exotic Aquatic Species Program 2006-2008

Publications (Compete List)

• 2011 Attention Boaters Pamphlet
• Aquatic Plants and Algae of New Hampshire’s Lakes and Ponds
• Aquarium and Water Garden Enthusiast Fact Sheet
• Exotic Species Fact Sheets
• The Frightful Fourteen
• NH Exotic Aquatic Species Program 2006-2008
• Weed Watchin’ Newsletter

Education/Outreach (Complete List)

• Control Activities
• Exotic Species Distribution Map
• Hydrilla Look-Alikes
• Interactive Lake Ecology Curriculum
• Weed Watcher Program
• What To Do If You Find An Exotic Species
  

Training

• Weed Control Diver Course
• Weed Watcher Program

Forms/Applications

• Exotic Species Grants

Grants/Loans

• Exotic Species Grants

Related Programs

• Exotic Aquatic Animals

Volunteers

• Weed Watcher Program

Resources/Links (Complete List)

• Example Submission Information
• Federally funded Research Projects
• Introduction to Management Plans
• Information Needs For Management Plans
• List of Certified Weed Control Divers
• Waterbodies with Current Management Plans

FAQs

• FAQs about Rock Snot in New Hampshire (Fact Sheet WD-BB-61)

Contact Us

• Amy P. Smagula
  Limnologist/Exotic Species Program Coordinator
  NH Department of Environmental Services
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-2248
  (603) 271-7894 (fax)
  amy.smagula@des.nh.gov

 

 

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NH Department of Environmental Services | 29 Hazen Drive | PO Box 95 | Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-3503 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 | Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm