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Books, journals, databases, and other resources on water, science and the Great Lakes.
Last update: Aug 11th, 2009 URL: http://researchguides.library.wisc.edu/waterresearchguide  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Invasive Species Books

Here are some books on aquatic invasive species found at Wisconsin's Water Library. Please click on the title of the book if you wish to locate the MadCat record and request the book.

 
 

Invasive Species: General Resources

These resources should help you get started on research of invasive species in general. Look further down the guide to see examples of invasive species specific to the Great Lakes region.

  • Invasive Species Government Information  
    Created and maintained by the National Agricultural Library, this site is an all-inclusive gateway to Federal and State invasive species activities and programs.
  • Invasive Species in the Great Lakes region  
    More than 45 exotic species have been introduced into the Great Lakes in the 30 years since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. This site provides a nontechnical overview of species, causes, educational resources, laws, publications, etc.
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  
    Comprehensive informational resource about the non-native plants and animals threatening Wisconsin's waters also includes downloadable publications and information about DNR and other programs to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance spe
 

Zebra Mussels

  • Zebra Mussel Watch  
    This UW Sea Grant site is a resource for identifying, reporting and preventing the spread of zebra mussels.

 

Other Nonindigenous Species

  • Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species  
    SGNIS is an online national information center of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. Many of the publications are available onli
 

Asian Carp

Video on another invasive species of the Great Lakes: Asian Carp. Watch them jump in and out of the water.


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Lake Michigan Food Chain

All Washed up: Lake Michigan's Algae Challenge

A new video from Wisconsin Sea Grant. This condensed version features interviews with beachgoers, lakeshore property owners and coastal residents about the excessive algae piling up on Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shores. To learn more about this algae, Cladophora, go to www.seagrant.wisc.edu/algae.


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Water Librarian

Anne K. Moser

Contact Info:
Wisconsin's Water Library
1975 Willow Drive, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53706-1177
608.262.3069
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Subjects:
water, Great Lakes, children's books about water

 

UW-Madison Help

Water information is found in several libraries on campus. You may find useful resources and expert help at:

Wisconsin's Water Library

Steenbock Library (Agriculture and Life Sciences)

Wendt Library (Engineering)

Chemistry Library

 

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