The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has a number of citizen science programs, including one for monitoring invasive species. Through their Aquatic Invasive Species Program, CDFW aims to:
- Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
- Conduct research on aquatic invasive species
- Assist lakes with grant applications to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
- Plant and promote drought resistant and native plant species
- Participate in outreach events to spread awareness on aquatic invasive species
- Discourage the feeding and relocating of wildlife
- Discourage the releasing of pets into the wild
Learn more about invasive species, their impact in your community and our state, and how you can help.