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Enhancing Federal-Tribal Coordination of Invasive Species (www.doi.gov)

12/12/2017

On December 9, 2017, the Invasive Species Advisory Committee adopted a White Paper entitled, Enhancing Federal-Tribal Coordination of Invasive Species.

Strengthening Federal-State Coordination (www.doi.gov)

06/21/2017

On March 29, 2017, the Invasive Species Advisory Committee adopted a White Paper entitled, Strengthening Federal-State Coordination. The recommendations contained therein have been provided to NISC senior officials for consideration.

Web Reads: Arctic Invasive Alien Species Strategy and Action Plan (www.caff.is)

05/22/2017

The Arctic Invasive Alien Species (ARIAS) Strategy and Action Plan sets forth the priority actions that the Arctic Council and its partners are encouraged to take to protect the Arctic region from a significant threat: the adverse impacts of invasive alien species. These priority actions span terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems. The actions take environmental, cultural, and economic perspectives into consideration, including drivers, impacts, and response measures.

Innovation Summit Report (www.doi.gov)

05/22/2017

On May 2nd, the National Invasive Species Council Secretariat released a report on the Innovation Summit that was held on December 5th, 2016.

Invasive Species Impacts on Infrastructure (www.doi.gov)

05/22/2017

On December 6, 2016, the Invasive Species Advisory Committee adopted a White Paper entitled, Invasive Species Impacts on Infrastructure. The recommendations contained therein have been provided to NISC senior officials for consideration.

In the News: State looks to fund effort to combat invasive mussels (www.nbcmontana.com)

01/21/2017

HELENA, Mont. - Montana officials are searching for ways to fund a proposed two-year plan to combat the spread of invasive mussels in the state's waters.

In the News: Salmon with large tapeworms arrive in the U.S. (www.king5.com)

01/21/2017

U.S. salmon lovers feeling bad for those overseas infected with a pesky parasite can start worrying about themselves. The Japanese broad tapeworm, aka Diphyllobothrium nihonkaiense, is usually only found in fish from Asia's Pacific coasts, CNN reports, but per a study in the CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, wild salmon netted in Alaska were also plagued by the parasite.

In the News: Florida researchers find 2 new invasive mosquitoes in state (www.sfchronicle.com)

01/21/2017

MIAMI (AP) — Two more tropical disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found on the U.S. mainland for the first time, caught in traps near Florida's Everglades. The scientists involved say this could raise the risk of mosquito-borne viruses reaching people and birds, but health officials say it's too early to sound an alarm

Web Reads: 50 Pronghorn die NW of Boise after eating toxic landscaping shrub (nwsportsmanmag.com)

01/21/2017

Just two weeks ago, a group of eight elk died in the Boise foothills after feeding on Japanese yew plants. This week, a herd of 50 pronghorn antelope have been found dead in the town of Payette, victims of the same toxic shrub.

Assistant Secretary Kia’aina and Territorial Governors Establish Coordinating Committee to Prevent, Eradicate, and Control Invasive Species in the U.S. Territories (www.doi.gov)

12/16/2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 15, 2016) – Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Esther Kia’aina today met with Governors’ representatives from the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the first meeting of the U.S. Territories Invasive Species Coordinating Committee (USTISCC).

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Enhancing Federal-Tribal Coordination of Invasive Species (www.doi.gov)

Strengthening Federal-State Coordination (www.doi.gov)

Web Reads: Arctic Invasive Alien Species Strategy and Action Plan (www.caff.is)

Innovation Summit Report (www.doi.gov)

Invasive Species Impacts on Infrastructure (www.doi.gov)

In the News: State looks to fund effort to combat invasive mussels (www.nbcmontana.com)

In the News: Salmon with large tapeworms arrive in the U.S. (www.king5.com)

In the News: Florida researchers find 2 new invasive mosquitoes in state (www.sfchronicle.com)

Web Reads: 50 Pronghorn die NW of Boise after eating toxic landscaping shrub (nwsportsmanmag.com)

Assistant Secretary Kia’aina and Territorial Governors Establish Coordinating Committee to Prevent, Eradicate, and Control Invasive Species in the U.S. Territories (www.doi.gov)

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