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GUEST COLUMN: White River Alliance It’s time to tackle invasive species

RBC | Invasive plants and animals introduced to the White River are having a profound effect on our natural resources.

These invaders cover a lot of territory. They are nonnative plants and animals introduced by humans, either intentionally or unintentionally, from around the world. Now, they’re spreading into every corner of our waterways and landscapes, causing significant harm.

In our rivers and lakes, the zebra mussel is everywhere—and it’s coming our way. This invasive species…