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Georgia Fights Invasive Species With Online Training
29 Jun
Summary
- Georgia offers online training to combat invasive aquatic species.
- Invasive species harm ecosystems, native wildlife, and boats.
- The training tool is available at GeorgiaWildlife.com/ans.
Georgia officials are actively fighting aquatic invasive species with new online training initiatives. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division has launched an online "Aquatic Nuisance Species Certification Tool" to educate the public. This training aims to inform citizens about various invasive species impacting Georgia and how they can prevent their spread.
These non-native species pose significant threats. They can damage boats and equipment, obstruct waterways, and disrupt natural ecosystems by outcompeting or displacing native plants and animals. Invasive species identified as current concerns in Georgia include the blue land crab, Chinese and Japanese mystery snails, blue catfish, lionfish, and various aquarium fish species like pacu and tilapia.
Citizens who complete the online certification will receive a certificate and outreach materials. The state urges individuals to report any sightings of invasive species by photographing them and submitting the information via the Georgia DNR website. This proactive approach is crucial for safeguarding Georgia's diverse aquatic environments.
