Campaign Resources

As America’s only national fish and wildlife agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is charged with protecting fish and wildlife and has taken on the role of fighting aquatic invasive species. Working with partners and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, the agency created Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! campaign. This campaign broke new ground and defined new roles and opportunities for the outdoor recreation community to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Inspired by the success of the campaign, other local and regional initiatives have followed. For example, Wildlife Forever created the Clean, Drain, Dry Initiative and the Invasive Species Action Network created the Clean Angling Pledge. Additionally, various local communities have created branded species-specific outreach and action initiatives that focus on preventing the spread of invasive species. Ultimately, this is a national and global issue that is shared by all. The Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! campaign provides co-branding capabilities, allowing partners to benefit from Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! history and brand recognition,  while also promoting awareness of local initiatives or specific species.

• 100th Meridian Initiative: A cooperative effort between local, state, provincial, regional, and Federal agencies to prevent the westward spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species in North America.
• Aquatic Invasive Species Network: This website reflects the collaborative efforts of many states and provinces in the western United States and other regions of the country to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species by focusing on their pathways of introduction, sharing information and best management practices, developing and implementing outreach campaigns to raise public awareness, and providing training.
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: This intergovernmental organization is dedicated to preventing and controlling aquatic invasive species. The Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force is co-chaired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration andstrives to coordinate governmental efforts with those of the private sector and other North American interests.
• Clean Drain Dry Initiative ^TM: This initiative uses the Clean Drain Dry message to generate behavior-changing practices in recreational users that help protect natural resources from invasive species. It creates stewardship and relevancy locally using nationally approved best management practices. CD2 can be used in conjunction with other tag lines or brands, yet stands strong as the simple clear message understood by all. 
• Don’t Move a Mussel: This website is dedicated to educating our community about the threat the mussels pose to recreational opportunities, our environment, and economy.
• National Invasive Species Council: This intergovernmental organization works to sustain and expand Federal efforts to safeguard interests of the United States by preventing, eradicating, and controlling invasive species, as well as restoring ecosystems and other assets impacted by invasive species.
• Play Clean Go: An education and outreach campaign for outdoor recreationalists. The campaign promotes awareness, understanding, and cooperation by providing a clear call to action to be informed, attentive and accountable for stopping the spread of terrestrial invasive species.