ND Outdoors: Update On Aquatic Nuisance Species

ND Outdoors: Update On Aquatic Nuisance Species

North Dakota’s waters are a treasure worth protecting for all. From the mighty Missouri River to the Red River and the countless lakes and ponds in between, our fisheries and aquatic habitats support recreation, healthy fish populations, tourism, and local economies. But these waters face a persistent challenge: the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species. Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are nonnative plants and animals that disrupt n…