It may sound like science fiction, but a new Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) program is in fact tackling a growing and very real problem - the rise of biological invasions by harmful exotic species of plants and animals. Invasive exotic species - non-native organisms that aggressively overtake or displace native species - are becoming increasingly worrisome. One reason behind the worry is that we, humans, are the major intentional and/or unwitting agent of transportation for these marauding plants and animals.
Invaders of the Gateway Region is an innovative campaign whereby volunteer "citizen scientists" will be empowered to become involved in efforts to more effectively slow the spread of harmful invasive species and to reduce their economic and ecological damage.
Check this website often as information will be added frequently and you, too, can learn to combat invasive species!
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