Nebraska Invasive Species News
Photo: Palmer Amaranth
The Fall 2026 Weed Watch is Here!
Check out the Fall 2026 Weed Watch, published by the Nebraska Weed Management Coalition. Topics in this season's Weed Watch include noxious and invasive weed prevention when purchasing hay, invasive plant contributions to wildfires, the 2026 Invasive Plant Watch List, a profile on palmer amaranth, and much more!
Photo Credit: Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Photo courtesy of Nebraska Weed Control Association
June is Nebraska Noxious Weed Awareness Month!
Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation making June Nebraska Noxious Weed Awareness Month! Take some time in June to learn more about Nebraska's noxious weed list and regulations here. Find your county weed superintendent here.
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Photo Credit: Max Williams, KMTV
Prairie Queen Kayak Clean Up Encourages Recreators to Watch for Aquatic Invasive Species
Kayakers and scuba divers at Prairie Queen Lake joined together to pick up trash and check for aquatic invasive species at a Nebraska Game and Parks event. Find similar events here.
Photo courtesy of National Park Service
Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Bellevue Pond
Invasive zebra mussels have been confirmed in American Heroes Park Pond in Bellevue. Read the article linked above to learn more in an interview with Kristopher Stahr, Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager at Nebraska Game and Parks.
