NAS Alerts These are the 10 most recent Alerts provided by the USGS NAS. The US Geological Survey�s Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Alert system is based on the NAS database (http://nas.er.usgs.gov), a database of locations of introduced aquatic species nationwide. An alert is generated when a species is found in a new state, county, or drainage where it has not previously been recorded. Users can view an archive of past alerts, or register to receive alerts either by e-mail or RSS, at http://nas.er.usgs.gov/AlertSystem
7/31: Nerodia sipedon found in US USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alert - 7/31/2008 - northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) was found in US. This is the first occurrence for this species in the United States. ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT )
7/29: Pomacea paludosa found in SC USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alert - 7/29/2008 - Florida applesnail (Pomacea paludosa) was found in SC. This is the first occurrence for this species in the state of SC. ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT )
7/29: Dreissena polymorpha found in Marion (KS) USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Alert - 7/29/2008 - zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) was found in Marion (KS). This is the first occurrence for this species in Marion (KS). ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT )
National Framework for Early Detection, Rapid Assessment, and Rapid Response to Invasive Species
This Framework prototype consists of six main components:
A. Identification and Validation
B. Reporting
C. Expert Verification
D. Occurrence Databases
E. Rapid Assessment
F. Planning
G. Rapid Response
Each component of the National ED/RA/RR Framework prototype describes an activity associated with addressing the invasive species issue and provides access to resources reported in the National EDRR Needs Assessment Survey initiated in 2006. Additional resources cataloged by the NBII are also supplied.
The NBII Program is administered by the Biological Informatics Office of the U.S. Geological Survey
