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Aquatic invasive species (AIS) (sometimes called exotic, invasive, nonindigenous or non-native) are aquatic organisms that invade ecosystems beyond their natural, historic range.

The mission of WAPMS is to serve as a chapter of the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) organization, providing a forum for members in Western North America to share interdisciplinary information related to aquatic plant and algae identification, detection, management and control.

Shelterbelt is a fully licensed, bonded and insured landscape contracting company that is dedicated to enlightened and informed open-land management, restoration of native vegetation and habitats, and beautiful, natural landscapes.

DRPforestry brings over 40 years of forestry experience to help meet your woodland goals. Dennis Parent, the Senior Forester of DRPforestry, offers the experience and expertise to reach these goals, integrating the complex facets of forestry into straightforward solutions without burdensome detail.

RiversEdge West (formerly Tamarisk Coalition) was founded in 1999. RiversEdge West focuses on riparian forest and floodplain health in the American West to address impacts from invasive riparian (riverside) plants such as Russian olive and tamarisk, challenges associated with climate change and habitat fragmentation, and stressors that may result in diminished biodiversity and ecosystem services.