invasive species

This summer, the invasive emerald ash borer beetle was found in four Oregon counties. So far, none have been detected in Oregon State Parks, and the parks department wants to keep it that way for as long as possible.

Washington and Oregon state regulators are recommending people with moss balls take extra precautions to prevent the invasive mollusks from infesting waterways.

In November, Oregon officials reported a dozen cases of wildlife being shot illegally across seven counties. Aside from a bighorn sheep whose head and horns were removed, all animals were left to waste where they fell.

The Oregon Department of Forestry is assessing the threat of a beetle that’s killed hundreds of Oak trees in California and has been found in our state.

A cash-prize fishing derby has proven to be an effective tactic against invasive bass in southern Oregon.

For the past three years, Devil's Lake in Lincoln City has been ravaged by an invasive weed, disrupting recreational activities. Now, new rules from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife would allow carp to be reintroduced and help tame the plant.

Wildlife officials say a potentially invasive Cuban tree frog was found at a plant store in Beaverton, and it's not the first time this type of frog has been reported to wildlife officials.

An invasive plant pathogen that can cause sudden oak death has been detected in Oregon.

There’s a new tool in the fight against invasive aquatic species in the Pacific Northwest: Boat owners can now call ahead to arrange an inspection.

An exotic, invasive species of earthworm has appeared in several locations across the state.As KLCC’s Kira Hoffelmeyer reports, the worm is known for its…

American bullfrogs are invading Northwest waterways, eating everything they can stuff into their mouths – including native fish and frogs. One Oregon…

An invasive crayfish species has been found in drainage from the Willamette River. This is the first time Ringed crayfish have been discovered this far…