In General The Nature Conservancy - 6 Easy Things You Can Do to Avoid Spreading Invasive Species Gardeners California Invasive Plant Council - “Don’t Plant A Pest!” PlantRight Habitattitude (for water gardens) Aquarium and Pet Owners Released pets can disrupt native animal populations by hunting, introduction of diseases and competition for food, nest or den sites. Instead of releasing an unwanted pet into the wild, one can: Donate your pet to a PUBLIC PLACE: a nature museum, aquarium, school, community center, or nursing home. Give your pet to PEOPLE: your family, friends, neighbors, or other hobbyists. Contact your PET STORE for advice: some pet stores may actually allow you to return your pet. For aquarium owners: Habitattitude Buy pets from reputable dealers that follow the laws regarding species that are restricted in California. Manual explaining processes and requirements for obtaining permits for the possession of restricted species (PDF) Includes a list of the species that are regulated by these laws. For Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (boaters, anglers, hikers, etc.) California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways – Boating Clean and Green Campaign Help prevent the spread of New Zealand mudsnails and other invasive species (PDF) Stop aquatic hitchhikers Play, Clean, Go San Francisco Estuary Project’s Clean Vessel Act Grant Program For Water Managers, Rural Constructions, Timber Harvest, and Environmental Professionals Develop a customized Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plan to avoid spreading invasive species from one worksite to another Avoid spreading New Zealand Mudsnail (and other invasive species) on field gear (PDF)
CDFW Invasive Species Program P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento CA 94244-2090 invasives@wildlife.ca.gov Invasive Species Program What are invasive species? Species profiles Nutria discovery in California Quagga / Zebra mussel management Quagga Mussel Observation Report Form 2017 Quagga / Zebra Mussel Water Agency Summit Quagga / Zebra Mussels Incident Description Quagga / Zebra Mussel Prevention Program Resources New mussel infestations How can I help? Invasive Species Action Week Youth Art and Video Contest Don't Let it Loose! Citizen science Report a sighting Eye on Invasives newsletter California Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan Laws and regulations Marine Invasive Species Monitoring Program