PROJECT 435

From local woodlands to national waterways, aquatic invasive species have spread widely.

Project 435 visualizes their impact across all 435 U.S. congressional districts — offering a finer, more localized view than traditional statewide maps.

What patterns emerge, and how can we act to reduce future spread?

How does it work?

Project 435 integrates invasive species data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) with congressional district boundaries.

The result: a highly localized view of species distributions. Unlike statewide maps, this district-level approach reveals finer patterns and trends.

The data on the map displays the density of occurrences of selected invasive species within congressional district boundaries. You can use this data to see where certain species are highly present and where management actions should be occurring. Similarly, you can also identify where there are limited occurrences, where prevention actions could help keep them from becoming a problem.

The map updates automatically as new data become available and is designed to support public awareness, scientific inquiry, and data-driven decision-making.

This website and its contents were developed by Wildlife Forever.

The information presented herein, including any findings, interpretations, conclusions, or recommendations, are those of Wildlife Forever and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of any state or federal agency or any other entity..

So what can I do?

Everyone has a role to play in stopping the spread of invasive species. Simple actions like following Clean Drain Dry practices when boating or adopting PlayCleanGo habits on trails can make a big difference.

Stumble upon a suspected invasive species? Let us know, and our experts will check it out! After the occurrence has been verified, the data will be linked to Project 435. Thanks for your help!

Congress controls how much funding is given to federal agencies like US Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Park Service that prevent and manage invasive species across the United States. Learn more about the Federal Government’s response to Invasive Species at InvasiveSpeciesInfo.gov. But, if you have specific local or regional management concerns, a good first point of contact may be your local or state AIS coordinator.

Together, we can protect our ecosystems, economies, and communities.