Beanbags & Biodiversity: CFACT Collegians Take Aim at Invasive Species

When it comes to conservation, CFACT Collegians aren’t content to sit in a classroom and theorize—they bring the message straight to their peers in ways that are engaging, memorable, and rooted in real-world impact. That spirit was on full display as students at two major universities put their own creative spin on the “Invasive Species Round-Up” event, turning a serious ecological issue into hands-on, interactive learning. At the University of Tennessee Knoxville, collegian Jude Abernathy introduced what he dubbed the “Invasive Species Cornhole Quiz.” Interacting with over 25 students throughout the day while donning an orange hunting safety vest, Jude transformed a [...]

By |2026-06-15T15:31:05-04:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off on Beanbags & Biodiversity: CFACT Collegians Take Aim at Invasive Species

Pesky goldfish swim to record numbers, despoil U.S. waterways

Wildlife authorities from Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia and many others are sounding off about the alarming number of goldfish that are finding their way into ponds, lakes, rivers and other waterways across the U.S.A.

By |2021-07-19T21:15:01-04:00July 21st, 2021|Comments Off on Pesky goldfish swim to record numbers, despoil U.S. waterways

Waging war against invasive species

Invasive species, impact water supplies, impair hunting and fishing opportunities, interfere with energy production, exacerbate wildfires, damage America’s agriculture, and drive native species to extinction.

By , |2020-11-11T10:36:15-05:00November 6th, 2020|Comments Off on Waging war against invasive species

Wildlife officials seek to reel in troublesome Asian Carp

The Asian Carp was brought to the U.S. in the 60’s and 70’s to control weeds and parasites and improve water quality. But the fish has turned out to be more of a foe than friend to fishermen from the Great Lakes to the central and southern U.S. states.

By , |2019-05-04T11:37:27-04:00May 6th, 2019|Comments Off on Wildlife officials seek to reel in troublesome Asian Carp
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