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How Vermont takes on invasive species'

A person with an outstretched hand points out a pea plant called "Jessup's Milkvetch"
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Grace and many botanists before her have been monitoring Jesup's Milkvetch at this site since the 1800s.

Vermont has numerous invasive species, including zebra mussels, Japanese knotweed, false indigo, and golden clams. Invasive species are plants, insects, or other organisms introduced—intentionally or accidentally � from other places. A recent episode of Brave Little State centers on a listener's question about which invasive species has done the most damage in our region. The episode also features Noah Hoffman, invasive species coordinator for Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, who explains the prevention measures the state takes.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Mikaela Lefrak is the host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Her stories have aired nationally on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Marketplace, The World and Here & Now. A seasoned local reporter, Mikaela has won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards and a Public Media Journalists Association award for her work.
Josh Crane is part of ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý's Engagement Journalism team. He's the senior producer and managing editor for Brave Little State, a podcast based on questions about Vermont that have been asked and voted on by the audience, and runs ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý's Sonic ID project.
Daniela Fierro is a news producer for Vermont Edition. Email Daniela.