invasive species

Invasive grasses could be fueling California wildfires

When dry brush, dead trees, and undergrowth build up in America’s western forests, wildfires are sure to burn.

By Adam Houser |2021-09-09T11:53:50-04:00September 10th, 2021|Comments Off

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 Craig Rucker |2021-07-19T21:15:01-04:00July 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Catching pythons with undercover snake cops

Burmese Pythons, which can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh 200 pounds, are exploding in numbers in the Everglades, and eating everything in sight.

By Adam Houser |2021-05-25T13:15:14-04:00May 20th, 2021|Comments Off

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 CFACT Ed, Duggan Flanakin |2020-11-11T10:36:15-05:00November 6th, 2020|Comments Off

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 CFACT Ed, CFACT |2019-05-04T11:37:27-04:00May 6th, 2019|Comments Off