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	Plant Conservation Alliance - Alien Plant Working Group - http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/ is a web-based project of the PCA that provides information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic, non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States.
	California Exotic Pest Plant Council - http://www.cal-ipc.org Dedicated to finding solutions to problems caused by non-native pest plant invasions of the state's natural areas.
	Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council - http://www.se-eppc.org/ Information about exotic plants invading natural areas in the southeastern states, controlling invasive plants, and landscaping with native plants.
	Invasive Plant Atlas of New England - http://nbii-nin.ciesin.columbia.edu/ipane/ Maps and images of invasive species in the northeastern U.S.
	Non-Native Invasive Terrestrial Plants in Florida - http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/terinv.html Descriptions and images of 12 of the most invasive terrestrial plants in Florida.

	APHIS Web: Noxious Weeds - http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/weeds/ APHIS has a major responsibility in preventing the spread of non-indigenous weeds into and through the United States.
	Invasive Species Links - http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/links.html The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
	TNC Wildland Weeds Management & Research - http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/ The Nature Conservancy's U.S. program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species threatening wild land biodiversity and invading TNC preserves. Site has weed alerts and resources on weed control.
	Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council - http://www.fleppc.org/ Includes information on invasive exotic species, database, proposed research and educational programs, control guides and management plans, mailing list, membership information, and links.
	Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council - http://www.ma-eppc.org/ Addresses the problem of invasive exotic plants in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Brochure, e-mail group, organizational information, and links.

	Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk - http://www.hear.org/pier/ Listings and descriptions of invasive plant species which threaten Pacific island ecosystems, particularly those of Micronesia and American Samoa.
	Biological Control of Non-Indigenous Plant Species - http://www.invasiveplants.net/ Information and research from Cornell University on invasive plants. Information on Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard, and Phragmites australis.
	Idaho Weed Summit - http://www.blm.gov/weeds/BOISUMMI.WPD.html The Spread of Invasive Weeds in Western Wildlands.
	Noxious Weeds - http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/noxious-weeds.aspx Information about invasive species in King County, Washington, USA.
	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Invasive Species - http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/invasives/ Information about invasive plant and animal species in Wisconsin. Includes many detailed fact sheets.

	Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council - http://www.gaeppc.org/ Information about the adverse effects exotic pest plants have on the diversity plants and animals native to Georgia, USA.
	The Invasive Plant Council of New York State - http://ipcnys.org/ A not-for-profit organization that provides guidance on the management of invasive plants with the goal of protecting biodiversity in New York (USA).
	How to Prevent the Spread of Noxious Weeds - http://www.blm.gov/education/weed/weed.html Controlling weeds poses a special dilemma because, once a weed infestation is identified, it is often already so large that containment is difficult and expensive.
	Exotic Plant Information Center - http://www.glifwc.org/invasives/ GLIFWC raises awareness of invasive species and their ecological impacts in the upper Great Lakes region by providing information and resources.
	Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin - http://ipaw.org/ Educational non-profit organization concerned with the control of exotic plant species in Wisconsin (USA).

	Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry - Invasive Plants in Hawaii - http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/ecosystem_processes/tropical/invasive/ Information about investigations of the ecology of invasive plant species; impacts of invasive species on forest health, management and restoration.
	Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds - http://ficmnew.fws.gov/ Information about management of invasive weeds in the USA.
	Eastern Region Non-Native Invasive Species - http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wildlife/nnis/ Information about management of exotic plant species in the forests of the northeastern United States.
	Invasive Plants - http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/en/projects/invasives/invade1.html Information from the Canadian Botanical Conservation Network. Includes species list, facts about economic costs, and bibliography.
	Invasive Alien Plant Species of Virginia - http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/invspinfo.shtml Invasive species list, fact sheets, and list of native alternatives.

	Invasive Species Mapping Program - http://invasive.princeton.edu Project at Princeton University to produce high resolution maps of kudzu, cogongrass and privet across the Southeast U.S.
	Redwood National and State Parks - http://www.nps.gov/archive/redw/exotics.htm Exotic plant management of the over 190 exotic species invading Redwood Parks.
	The Coalition to Control Kudzu Without Chemicals - http://www.kokudzu.com Community organization reports on various new methods for eliminating or controlling kudzu without the use of herbicides or other chemical treatments.
	Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants - http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/hortweeds/ Overview of the problem, list of invasive garden plants, and species accounts from the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
	Invasive Plants of Natural Habitats in Canada - http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/publications/inv/cont_e.cfm Discusses invasive species, methodology, and relevant legislation in Canada.

	Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics Research Group - http://www.bangor.ac.uk/~afs101/iwpt/welcome.shtml Global review of invasions resulting in a comprehensive database, an analysis of common characteristics and recommendations for management and control.
	The Weed Risk Assessment Process - http://www.daff.gov.au/ba/reviews/weeds/system Evaluates the risks associated with the introduction of exotic plants, not currently present in Australia, and considered to pose a threat to agriculture and the environment.
	Invasive Species - http://biology.usgs.gov/cro/invasive.htm USGS Biological resources that deal with invasive plant species.
	Department of Transportation- Invasive Species Policy Guidelines - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/inv_dot.htm The Federal Highway Administrations directives on implementing the executive order on invasive species.
	Invasive Weeds - http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/invasiveweeds/ Photos and descriptions of invasive, noxious, and troublesome plants of North Dakota. Includes articles and weed control guide.

	Southwest Exotic Plant Mapping Program - http://www.invasiveweeds.com/mapping/ A collaborative program designed to develop a regional database of exotic plant distributions for the southwest.
	Norwalk River Watershed Invasive Species - http://www.norwalkriver.org/invsp.htm Common and scientific species names along with detailed information about the particular invasive plant.
	BLM National List of Invasive Weed Species of Concern - http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/botany/invasiweed.html The United States Bureau of Land Management's list of invasive weed species of concern in regions where the agency has responsibilities (western United States).
	Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group - http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/ Information about non-native invasive and potentially invasive vascular plants in Connecticut, USA.
	Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network - http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/ecotools/protocols/terrestrial/exotics/intro.html#toc Discusses the need for monitoring, role of naturalists, use of research collections, research methods, and species identification. Article is by Erich Haber.

	MetroActive News & Issues: Alien Plants - http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05.01.97/plants-9718.html The dreaded Arundo, also known as giant reed grass, coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
	How Landowners Can Prevent Invasive Plant Species - http://aginfo.psu.edu/News/september99/species.html Tips offered for the average homeowner, gardener.
	Environmental Weeds at Bream Head - http://www.igrin.co.nz/trisha/Breamhead.html A study of environmental weeds found on the coastal fringe of Bream Head and in private gardens at Ocean Beach and Urquharts Bay, Northland, New Zealand.
	Influence of Invasive Species on Coastal Plant Communities - http://www.sonoma.edu/people/cushman/research3.html Abstracts of studies done on the California coast.
	Hawaiian Alien Plant Studies, UH Botany - http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/cw_smith/aliens.htm A forum to promote public awareness and exchange of information regarding problems associated with the spread of alien plant species.

	Connecticut Policy on Non-Native Invasive Plant Species - http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2702&q=323496&depNav_GID=1641 Information provided by the state Department of Environmental Protection control measures, identification and education.
	The Worst Invasive Species - http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/worst.html The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.

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