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National Invasive Species Council

Stories of Success
Man looking out across a Hawaiian forest.
Man looking out across a Hawaiian forest.
We can do this! We can reduce the risks and impacts of invasive species by deciding to protect what matters and by working together—across all lines of jurisdiction—to do so.
NISC Guidance Documents
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The Terms of Reference and Work Plan will guide NISC's work throughout FY 2020.
Priority: Early Detection and Rapid Response
Closeup of hands identifying invasive leafy spurge
Closeup of hands identifying invasive leafy spurge
Early detection and rapid response is a key tenet of invasive species management, where “detection” is the process of observing and documenting an invasive species, and “response” is the process of reacting to the detection once the organism has been authoritatively identified and response options have been assessed.
Featured: Technology Innovation
Panelists at the Innovation Summit
Panelists at the Innovation Summit
Technology innovation can turn “we can’t” into “we can!” By partnering with the technology innovators, we are inspiring solutions to some of the worst invasive species challenges. Added benefits? Envision new jobs and billions of dollars in savings to the U.S. economy.
Featured: Wildlife Health
White-tailed deer
White-tailed deer
Non-native pathogens, parasites, and disease vectors can have had devastating impacts on native wildlife.
Join the Conversation
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There’s so much to talk about. We want you to join the conversation. Here you will find a series of webinars hosted by the NISC Secretariat and its partners. Feel free to share.
DOI News
Missouri River Basin: Invasive Mussels EDRR Pilot Project
Missouri River Basin: Invasive Mussels EDRR Pilot Project
DOI News
Invader Detectives EDRR Pilot Project
Invader Detectives EDRR Pilot Project
DOI News
Invasive Species Impacts on Federal Infrastructure
Invasive Species Impacts on Federal Infrastructure