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Web Reads: NISAW 2023 is here! (www.nisaw.org)

02/21/2023

Powered by The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread.

In the News: NAISMA 30th Annual Conference: November 7-10, 2022 (conference.naisma.org)

01/25/2022

Through sharing research, challenges, and successes, NAISMA aims to improve resilience on landscapes through prevention, early detection, control, and mitigation of invasive species.

Web Reads: National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW 2022) (www.nisaw.org)

01/20/2022

NISAW is a nationwide event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Representatives from local, state and regional organizations gather in Washington, DC in late February to discuss legislation, policies and improvements that can be made to prevent and manage invasive species.

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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Pet Stores in 21 States (www.usgs.gov)

03/09/2021

Agencies, industry in coordinated response to help stores and consumers find and destroy troublesome shellfish.

DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan 2021-2025 (www.doi.gov)

02/03/2021

DOI's plan sets out a vision for effectively managing invasive species through collaborative conservation to protect our nation’s environment and natural and cultural resources; economy and infrastructure; and public health. It both reflects ongoing work by Interior and its partners and leverages opportunities to respond to emerging issues.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW 2021) (www.nisaw.org)

02/03/2021

NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Representatives from local, state, federal, and regional organizations discuss legislation, policies, and improvements that can be made to prevent and manage invasive species.

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FWS Announces White-nose Syndrome Challenge Winners (www.whitenosesyndrome.org)

11/17/2020

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the winners of a national prize challenge to combat white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats.

Report: Safeguarding the West from Invasive Species (www.doi.gov)

11/13/2020

The Safeguarding the West from Invasive Species initiative is part of an unprecedented investment in managing destructive invasive species across the United States.

FY 2021 NISC Work Plan (www.doi.gov)

10/27/2020

The NISC Annual Work Plan for FY 2021 was approved and released on October 23, 2020. It outlines the completion of activities from FY 2020 Plan on rapid response and eDNA, and includes new activities on wildland fire, disaster response, advanced biotechnology, information management, the National Environmental Protection Act, and public health as related to invasive species.

DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan (www.doi.gov)

10/15/2020

Pursuant to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, the Department of the Interior is developing an Interior-wide invasive species strategic plan.

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