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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

Online

Lakes and Ponds Program

Our Team: Jim Straub, Tom Flannery, Kara Sliwoski, Toni Stewart Email DCR Lakes and Ponds Program at dcr.lakesandponds@mass.gov

Address

10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston, MA 02114

Directions

Lakes and Ponds Program

DCR Lakes and Ponds Program

Online

Lakes and Ponds Program

Our Team: Jim Straub, Tom Flannery, Kara Sliwoski, Toni Stewart Email DCR Lakes and Ponds Program at dcr.lakesandponds@mass.gov

Address

10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston, MA 02114

Directions

Lakes and Ponds Program

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