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Something troubling is taking hold in Oregon. Strange, exotic plants and animals are showing up in places where they don't belong. They are invasive species, and they're taking over landscapes, driving native wildlife away, and making everyone from ranchers to fishermen to wildlife managers nervous. What are these invaders? Where do they come from? And what can we do to stop them?

Watch The Silent Invasion on OPBTV then join with your friends and neighbors to Stop the Invasion and protect Oregon against invasive species. Join the conversation about invasive species online at Think Out Loud.

About Invasive Species
What are invasive species and why are they a problem in Oregon? Find information and resources for learning more.

The Many Faces of Invasion
Learn about some of the many ways they invasive species are transforming our state.

What Can I Do?

All Oregonians can play a role in the effort to prevent, detect and control the spread of invasive species. Find out what actions you can take to help protect Oregon.
Prevent Detect Control

Don't pick up hitchhikers! Invasive species love to hitch a free ride on trains, boats, hiking boots, horse hooves and packing crates. Prevention is our first line of defense.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Guide
Learn how to identify and prevent the spread of aquatic invaders.
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You are the eyes and ears of Oregon that can keep new invasive species out. Familiarize yourself with likely, potential invaders in your area and use the Oregon Invasive Species Online Hotline to report suspicious plants, insects and animals.

Invasives Quick Guide
Click a region below to view potential invaders threatening your local area.

Report Potential Invasive Species

Get involved! Beat back the invaders and help restore Oregon's native plants and wildlife. Invasive species removal and landscape restorations are going on all over Oregon. Find upcoming events from SOLV's Invasive Species Project Calendar. Visit their site for the full list of events.

Events
AmeriCorps Week Kick-Off - 05/12/2008
Location: Corvallis

Wade Creek - Estacada High School - 05/13/2008
Location: Estacada

MLC - Forest Park Ivy Pull and Bioswale Celebration - 05/13/2008
Location: Portland

Willow Creek - Olympic Homes Property - 05/14/2008
Location: Beaverton

Willow Creek - Olympic Homes Property - 05/14/2008
Location: Beaverton

Rinearson Creek - 05/16/2008
Location: Gladstone

Rinearson Creek - 05/16/2008
Location: Gladstone

Had Irvine Enhancement Project - 05/16/2008
Location: Lebanon

Toledo High School - East Olalla Creek Invasive Reduction - 05/16/2008
Location: Toledo

Albany River & Creek Cleanup - 05/17/2008
Location: Albany


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