Aquatic Invasive Species

Author: State

Media Type: Website

Water Monitoring Keywords: Biological and Habitat, Monitoring Planning

Water Resource Type: Broadly Applicable

Resource Link: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-species

Specific Agency Author: Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP)

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are those that impact water bodies and wetlands. Whether they come on the trailers or hulls of recreational boats, or from the water of an angler’s bait bucket, several non-native invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil and New Zealand mud snails have found their way into Montana’s water bodies. Their presence can cause severe damage to local ecosystems, industry and tourism.