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DCR Division of Water Supply Protection
Lakes and Ponds Program
List of Current and Potential Aquatic Invasive Species

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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

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