Invasive plants and animals are the subject of much research and managers are constantly working to develop new programs designed to manage, control or prevent the spread of these invasives. However, an entire class of invaders often goes unnoticed. Microorganisms have the capacity to devastate our fish and wildlife resources and a new scholarly paper helps to make us all more aware of the threat. The authors of “Invisible invaders: non-pathogenic invasive microbes in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems” provide an excellent overview of invasive microbes and offer a compelling argument that significant new research is needed. Read More – http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CenterforAquaticNuis/a52c4b1814/f9ddf70f4a/daab41c28d

The reecnt Burbot Bash held on Flaming Gorge Reservoir was a huge success! Ober 4000 of these invasive fish were caught and killed in the name of fighting Aquatic Invasive Species.  This will help the Green River over generations to come.  Thanks!

Burbot populations in Flaming Gorge Reservoir are exploding according to recent testing done by Wyoming Game and Fish.  This fish was first found in the Big Sandy River in 2001 and has since spread to the Flaming Gorge and Fontenelle Reservoirs.  The Green River is susceptible to these fish as well… Two ice fishing derbies are being held in the next few weeks to help eradicte these fish and ling from these waters. The Burbot Bash is January 22-29 and the “Ding a Ling” event is February 4-6; both are being held on Flaming Gorge.  Burbot are susceptible to overfishing and these derbies are aimed to get the word out about these invasive fish. Plus they taste alot like Lobster! Read more about these ice fishing derbies .

The Wyoming Game and Fish department is asking the public for comments on its draft Aquatic Invasive Species Management program. Deadline is July 30, 2010. Fish the Fly hopes that all Wyoming fly fishermen will participate!