What is an Invasive?

Invasive species are any type of living organism that are not native to an area; whether they be introduced intentionally or accidentally. They cause serious harm to native organisms and to the environment. This page will teach you about some of the major invasive species in Clinton County, how to identify them, and what to do if you think you find one of these invaders. 

Click on the names below to learn more about invasives in Pennsylvania.

Multiflora Rose   Japanese Knotweed   Purple Loosestrife   Bush Honeysuckle   Marestail   Reed Canary Grass Tree of Heaven

Spongy Moth   Didymo   Spotted Lanternfly   Zebra Mussel   Northern Snakehead 

Emerald Ash Borer   Hemlock Woolly Adelgid   Rusty Crayfish   Wild Boar

Reporting Invasive Species

If you are unsure if you have come across an invasive species, there is an app available on your smartphone called Seek by iNaturalist that will identify the plant for you with a picture. (How to use Seek by iNaturalist)

Once identified, there is another app you can use that will report the location of the invasive species called iMapInvasives.

For more information on invasive species check out these videos by the conservation district below.

Non-native and Invasive Species Installment 1 - YouTube

Invasive Species Installment 2 - YouTube

Invasive Species Installment 3 - YouTube

For Additional Information, See the DCNR Links Below

Invasive Plant Fact Sheets (pa.gov)

Invasive Plants (pa.gov)

Invasive Species (psu.edu)