Invasive species affect ecosystem structure and function, resulting in a loss of biodiveristy or unique habitats. They cause economic and environmental damage as well as detrimentally affect human use of our natural resources by permanently degrading the habitats they invade, hindering economic development, reducing or eliminating recreational and commercial activities, decreasing the aesthetics of our environment, and serving as vectors of disease.
We encourage you to use this website to understand what you need to know if you are moving a boat, seeking watercraft inspection and decontamination training, want to understand the regulations that exist in Arkansas and different states, seek to learn the latest news about aquatic invasive species, or would like to review any of our interactive online databases, such as how and where biologists are monitoring for the presence of aquatic invasives, or what rapid response plans exist to address a new introduction of aquatic invasives.
Program Coordinator
Matt Horton
Aquatic Nuisance Species Program Coordinator
Mobile:
501-747-9012
Email:
Matthew.Horton@agfc.ar.gov
Website:
http://www.agfc.com/ans
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