Invasive Species
A plant or animal that naturally belongs to a place without humans introducing it
Native Species
What material is the Blue Marsh Lake dam made of?
Earth and rocks
What is the name for the area that water drains naturally through the landscape called?
Watershed
What are the types of animals that can be found at Blue Marsh Lake?
A) Mammals B) Birds C) Insects D) Amphibians E) Reptiles F) Fish G) All Of The Above
G. All Of The Above
True or False?
An invasive species is any living thing - such as a animal, plant, or fungus - that is not native to a specific ecosystem that causes harm to the environment.
TRUE
At what elevation does the water sit at for summer pool?
A) 300 B) 178 C) 290 D) 245
C. 290
What does HAB stand for?
Harmful Algal Blooms
Which small game animal does Blue Marsh help Game Commission release in the fall for hunting?
Pheasants
What kind of field has many native flowers that is great for bees, butterflies, and other small insects?
local pollinator field
Asian bug that was introduced in 2014. Black and red with white spots.
Hint: smoosh them if you see them
Spotted Lantern Fly
How many times has Blue Marsh Lake reached spillway flow?
2
What major watershed is Blue Marsh part of?
Delaware
What kind of bird can most often be found sitting on the Dam?
Hint: They love dead things
Vultures
True or False
Old Christmas Trees can be used for fish habitat
True!
How are invasive species primarily introduced into new areas?
A) Contaminated Firewood B) Ships C) Recreational Gear D) People Planting Them E) All Of The Above
E. All Of The Above
Human activities are the primary means of invasive species spread.
What severe natural weather event triggered the planning for Blue Marsh?
Hurricanes
Which algae is known as "Toxic"?
Blue-Green cyanobacteria
Number of Blue Bird boxes located around Blue Marsh Lake?
A) 20 B) 90 C) 137 D) 72
B. 90
Wetlands
ex. Marshes, Swamps, Bogs
What are three things you can do to prevent invasive species from spreading?
1. Knowing what invasive species are in the area you are or visiting.
2. Checking and cleaning your gear before and after visiting a new place.
3. Removing invasive species from the environment.
Which Army agency is Blue Marsh owned and operated by?
US Army Corps of Engineers
What two things does blue marsh regularly test for in the summer months
E-Coli and Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)
What is the only marsupial that can be found at Blue Marsh Lake?
This state agency helps Blue Marsh take care of the grasslands
PA Game Commission