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Idaho's Invasive Species Program

The Idaho Invasive Species Council is a multi-agency organization that provides direction and planning for combating invasive species throughout the state and for preventing the introduction of other species that may be potentially harmful. The Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) chairs the Idaho Invasive Species Council.

How can I help?
What are Invasive Species?

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Current projects of ISDA and the Idaho Invasive Species Council

Don't Move Firewood Program

Firewood has been shown to be a major pathway of invasive species. People can transport these non-native species long distances on firewood.

Learn more here

Infested waters of the West

Zebra and quagga mussels have not been found in Idaho waters to date.

To protect Idaho, ISDA has set up a watercraft inspection station program, focusing on inspecting boats from impacted states as they come across the state line.

Call 877-336-8676 to schedule a FREE inspection.

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Updated invasive species strategic plan released.

This strategic plan outlines a framework for how Idaho can continue at the forefront of state efforts to cost-effectively prevent and manage invasive species.

Link to document

Boat Inspection Stations

Idaho’s inspection stations are placed on major highways at or near the Idaho state line.These stations inspect all watercraft entering the state looking for aquatic invasive species.

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Invasive Species Boat Stickers

Revenue generated by the Invasive Species Prevention Stickers allows ISDA to develop a comprehensive statewide program designed to educate the public about invasive species, monitor Idaho water bodies for possible introduction of those species, and inspect and decontaminate watercraft that travel to and through Idaho.

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Zebra and Quagga Mussels

Zebra and quagga mussels are native to the Black and Caspian Seas and were introduced to North America’s Great Lakes in ballast water from Russia in the late 1980s.

They were first detected in the western United States in January 2007 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. They have since spread throughout the Colorado River system and are now found in several other western states.

Learn more here

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Reports and Documentation

The Idaho Invasive Species Strategic Plan 2012-2016
2011 Idaho Invasive Species Summary Report
List of Quagga Mussel infested waters outside the Great Lakes
Current map of mussel infested waters