Giant salvinia is one of hundreds of invasive species changing the very landscape of Texas. Giant salvinia suffocates fish, chokes lakes and can double in size every seven days. It forces out native plants and threatens the fishing and boating recreation we now enjoy. And if giant salvinia is allowed to take over Texas lakes, it won't be our Texas anymore.

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DO YOUR PART TO STOP THE SPREAD!

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Giant Salvinia - Salvinia molesta
Soapberry Borer - Agrilus prionurus
Zebra Mussels - Dreissena polymorpha
Cogongrass - Imperata cylindrica
Emerald Ash Borer - Agrilus planipennis
Rasberry Crazy Ant - Nylanderia sp. nr. pubens
Cactus Moth - Cactoblastis cactorum
Tropical soda apple - Solanum viarum
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Invasives 101

All you need to know about Texas invasive species. What they are how to identify them and why you should care.

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Take Action

Things you can do to help stop the spread of invasive species

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Invasive Database

Search our in-depth invasives database for information about invasive plants, observations of invasive species reported by citizen scientists or to map invasive species in Texas.

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Eco Alerts By Region

Invasive species are causing economic and environmental damage through out our state.

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