Welcome to a site for recreational users who
want to help stop aquatic nuisance species. As Americans, we love to
spend time on the water. Protecting our important coastal waters is an important
part of our overall enjoyment. A concern we must all address is the
spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These
aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats,
and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream,
the nuisance species can be released. And, if the conditions are
right, these introduced species can become established and create
drastic results.
As a partner of the National
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! campaign, the Mississippi Department of
Marine Resources encourages you to check out the campaign web site
to get more information about this issue. Please click
the logo below to go directly to their site.
