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Below are some helpful resources for you!

Invasive Species Terminology

Learn the language used by invasive species scientists! This one-pager was created to highlight common terms related to invasive species. Next to each term is a common aquatic or terrestrial plant example found in Florida. It is available below.

Plant This, Not That

This Plant ID guide was created to help Floridians find native plant alternatives to invasive ornamentals for their home landscapes.

Plant Management in Florida

This printable one-pager provides an overview of the need for aquatic plant management in Florida, how it's done, and who works hard to protect our waterways.

Aquatic Plant ID Deck

Identify aquatic and wetland plants of Florida's lakes, rivers, swamps, and wetlands. Printed on water-resistant synthetic paper; this deck is designed for professionals in environmental agencies and companies, students, and anyone interested in Florida's aquatic ecosystems.

Working In The Weeds Podcast

This podcast clarifies and discusses issues surrounding invasive plants and highlights the research being conducted at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. We highly recommend that educators and students start with our first five episodes, they really set the stage for the science that we talk about throughout the podcast. Happy listening!