Since 1994, the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) has supported invasive species management professionals through training, standards, outreach, and networking that bridge jurisdictions and diverse stakeholders. NAISMA connects, supports, and empowers professionals challenged by invasive species, including: Land Resource Managers, Water Resource Managers, Agency Directors and Staff, and Nonprofit Organizations.
NAISMA’s mission is to empower invasive species management in North America.
NAISMA’s vision is to ensure that all people have access to the support needed to effectively address the harms of invasive species in North America.
Explore NAISMA’s key programs: Biocontrol for biological control resources, Government Relations for policy and advocacy, Know Your Invasives for identification tools, PlayCleanGo to stop the spread of invasives through recreation, and Weed Free Products for certified weed-free materials.
NAISMA’s core values are principles and standards of behavior that represent our organization’s highest priorities, beliefs, and fundamental driving forces.
NAISMA’s organizational pillars are the foundational tenets on which our organizational brand is built. These pillars encompass the essence of what NAISMA stands for, why it is unique, and how it is communicated to the world. We use these pillars to frame our programmatic work.
Learning, Collaborating, and Connecting with the larger invasive species community i.e. InvasivesU, Webinars, Annual Meeting, and Summits
Having a collective voice on a national platform that advocates for relevance and support i.e. NISAW and Legislative Committee
Equipped with the tools needed to manage and educate the public about invasive species i.e. PlayCleanGo™ and the NAISMA shop
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