Aquatic Invasive Species
The aquatic invasive species list is designated by the State of Nebraska, prescribed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and regulated by Nebraska Administrative Code Title 163, Chapter 2, sub-sections 012.01 to 012.05.
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species*
The terrestrial invasive plant species list is an unofficial, non-regulatory list created by the Nebraska Invasive Species Council for the state of Nebraska.
Terrestrial Invasive Insect Species*
The terrestrial invasive insect species list is an unofficial, non-regulatory list created by the Nebraska Invasive Species Council for the state of Nebraska.
Terrestrial Invasive Wildlife Species*
The terrestrial invasive wildlife species list is an unofficial, non-regulatory list created by the Nebraska Invasive Species Council for the state of Nebraska.
Terrestrial Invasive Pathogens and Diseases*
The terrestrial invasive pathogens and diseases list is an unofficial, non-regulatory list created by the Nebraska Invasive Species Council for the state of Nebraska.
*Disclaimer
As opposed to aquatic invasive species and noxious weeds, there is no official list of Nebraska’s invasive terrestrial (land-dwelling) species, pathogens, or diseases created by a regulatory agency in the state. This list is unofficial; it is not for regulatory purposes.
Instead, this list is intended to serve one or more of the following three purposes:
To evaluate a plant species for horticultural, agricultural, or ecological projects. A species on this list may warrant further research before being planted or used
To be used as a resource for landowners and land managers who find one of these species on their land and want more information
To enhance the public's awareness of these potentially high impact species, pathogens, or diseases
To encourage the public to report sightings of some of these species, pathogens, or diseases, which can be shared with regulatory agencies and other organizations to help control and/or prevent the species' spread and/or establishment in Nebraska and/or to help determine possible management strategies
Species, pathogens, or diseases on this list may be included for a variety of reasons. Those reasons may include:
The species, pathogen, or disease shows common characteristics identified as invasive in published scientific literature
The species, pathogen, or disease is designated as invasive by a regulatory agency and/or government authority in a nearby state
The species is spreading rapidly and/or its population is expanding or has expanded rapidly, causing environmental and/or agricultural damage, and/or acting problematically as determined through credible reports from land managers, landowners, researchers, and/or scientists in Nebraska
The species, pathogen, or disease appeared in Nebraska and highly impacted its populations, resources, and/or economy in the past, so building awareness among the public is critical to prevent its spread and mitigate its impacts