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. McCallum's announcement was timed perfectly.