Position papers and other resources from the North American Invasive Species Management Association.

Resources on Government Relations in Invasive Species Management

Invasive species prevention and management is a non-partisan issue that impacts all Americans. Invasive species impact our way of life: agriculture, conservation, environmental protection, forestry, natural resources, outdoor recreation, tourism, water.

Position Papers

Climate Change and Invasive Species

A position paper released during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022.

The Farm Bill and Invasive Species

A position paper released during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022.

Protect the Uninfested West from Zebra and Quagga Mussels and Other Aquatic Invasive Species

A position paper released during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022. See more details here.

The Use of Pesticides in Invasive Species Management

Management recommendations and key ways that invasive species alter the heritage of our precious natural parks, forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and other areas, as well as threaten our economy and human health. Download here.

Transportation Funding

Situation and NAISMA position released May 20, 2020. Download here.

Support Letters

H.R. 1389: The Right Priorities, Strategic Resources for American Forests

A bill now in Congress – H.R. 1389 – would help overcome obstacles arising from inconsistent priorities and inadequate resources. Read here.

Support letter for approval of melaleuca biocontrol

NAISMA sent a letter to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in support of their determination that the release of the biocontrol Lophodiplosis indentata to control melaleuca will not have non target impacts.

Organizations

NAISMA has joined the following:

National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species (NECIS).

Founded in 2003, NECIS is a coalition of environmental organizations and professional societies focused on promoting scientifically sound policies that prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species in the United States.

Legislative Committee Letters

NAISMA advocates across all governmental regulatory agencies for for increased capacity for invasive species programs, along with the development of standards and indicators to measure the impacts of invasive species. As of December 9, 2021, accomplishments throughout the 117th Congress include:

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