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Western Governors List 50 Worst Invasive Species

March 16, 2018 | News

Invasive species pose an enormous environmental challenge to western states and
territories. Western Governors have experienced first-hand how these invaders
affect the region’s forests and rangelands, water, and agriculture. Left unchecked,
invasive species permanently alter ecosystems and negatively impact the native
species and local economies that depend upon them.

Read more and see the list from the Western Governor’s Association.

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