Other Invasive Threats to Lake Champlain

Other Invasive Threats to Lake Champlain We've looked at fish, mollusks, crayfish and plants that want to make Lake Champlain their home. Here are some other invasive threats to Lake Champlain:. . VHS: viral hemorrhagic septicemia: an often lethal fish disease affecting many … Continue reading →

Invasive Plants

Plant Invaders Invasive plants are non-native species that are capable of moving or, more likely, being moved into a habitat and then monopolizing resources such as light, nutrients, water, and space at the expense of and to the detriment of other species. They are more aggressive and successful … Continue reading →

Invasive Invertebrates

Invasive Invertebrates These invaders are trying to 'mussel' and claw their way into Lake Champlain. Some have already established themselves, and we can only hope to contain their spread. Quagga MusselsQuagga mussels (Dreissena bugensis) are a nonnative nuisance species native to … Continue reading →

Invasive Fish Species

Fish Invaders Lake Champlain's Invasive Fish Species Let's begin with a look at some of the invasive fish species that are threatening Lake Champlain and its native ecosystem. . Round goby: (Neogobius melanostomus) Native to the Caspian and Black Sea regions, Gobies … Continue reading →

Invasive Species in Lake Champlain

What are Invasive Species? Any species that are not native to Lake Champlain and may be likely to cause ecological or environmental harm are considered 'invasive species.' People, animals and natural forces have been moving plants and animals, intentionally or accidentally, from one … Continue reading →