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This page, List of Current and Potential Aquatic Invasive Species, is offered by
Department of Conservation & Recreation
DCR Division of Water Supply Protection

List of Current and Potential Aquatic Invasive Species

Learn about species that are not native to Massachusetts waters, as well as potential invasive species.

Current Aquatic Invasive Species in Massachusetts

Curly-leaved Pondweed

Eurasian Milfoil

Purple Loosestrife

South American Waterweed

Swollen Bladderwort

Variable Milfoil

Yellow Floating Heart

List of Potential Invaders

Rapid Response Plans

Curleyleaf Pondweed Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Eurasion Watermilfoil Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Fanwort Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Hydrilla Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Phragmites Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Snakehead Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Variable Milfoil Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Zebra Mussel Rapid Response Plan for Massachusetts

Contact for List of Current and Potential Aquatic Invasive Species

Online

Lakes and Ponds Program

Email DCR Lakes and Ponds Program at jim.straub@mass.gov

Email DCR Lakes and Ponds Program at tom.flannery2@mass.gov

Email DCR Lakes and Ponds Program at kara.sliwoski@mass.gov

Phone

Kara Sliwoski Call DCR Lakes and Ponds Program, Kara Sliwoski at 857-278-5279

Address

251 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02114

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Lakes and Ponds Program

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