The New Zealand mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) is a small but destructive aquatic invader threatening North America’s freshwater ecosystems. Native to New Zealand, these snails were
California is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, featuring a diverse array of ecosystems, from towering redwoods and coastal wetlands to deserts and high mountain forests.
The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as the gypsy moth, is one of the most damaging invasive forest pests in North America. Native to
At first glance, the Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) may look like just another leafy tree along a roadside or urban lot. Its fast growth and hardy
On July 4, 2025, Congress passed H.R. 1, nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) by its proponents, to become Public Law 119-21. To accomplish
