Invasive species can be plants, animals or other organisms .
Human actions are the primary reason invasive species are introduced into an ecosystem. This task force presents a great opportunity for scientists, sports enthusiasts and environmentalists to work together to protect our precious natural resources. This task force presents a great opportunity for scientists, sports enthusiasts and environmentalists to work together to protect our precious natural resources. The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee has approved putting that money in the 2001-'03 state budget, but the budget must be approved by the Legislature. There, they disrupt the aquatic food chain and clog water intake pipes while choking out native mussel species.