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Aquatic Invasive Species Alert! New Zealand Mud Snail

July 8, 2024 by ROR

The New Zealand Mud snail(NZM), Potamopyrgus antipodarum, is an aquatic invasive species that has now been found in different parts of the Brandywine Creek watershed. Check out this recent article to learn more. This is not our first aquatic invasive, but it sure can cause some havoc to the ecosystem if it continues to spread, … Read more

Callery Pear (Aka Bradford Pear)

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by ROR

For more information click the links below. PA Noxious Weeds List: https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/NIPPP/Pages/Controlled-Plant-Noxious-Weed.aspx Penn Watch: https://pennwatch.org/pennsylvania-phasing-in-ban-of-invasive-callery-pear-also-called-bradford-pear/