North American Invasive Species Management Association Media
The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is the largest organization dedicated to protecting North America’s natural heritage from the threat of invasive species.
Latest News & Articles
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) Continues with Part II Happening May 15-22, 2021
Contact: Elizabeth Brown, NAISMA Legislative Affairs Program Manager, 414-215-0532, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Milwaukee, WI (April 27-2021)—The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) announces
Invasive Species News and Research, April 2021
It’s the month of big overviews! Read the comprehensive USDA Forest Service Assessment, a primer on invasive species for Oregon policymakers, new research on the cost of biological invasions, several state roundups, and more.
Using Early Detection and Community Science to Slow the Spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Through proper surveying techniques, outreach, and community support, northwest Michigan’s special hemlock trees remain safe for another season.
Invasive Species News and Research, March 2021
New invasive species research lends insight to fire, endangered species, economics, and more invasive species-related concerns.
NAISMA Adds Mulch to Certified Weed Free Products Program
Contact: Elizabeth Brown, NAISMA Certified Weed Free Products Program Manager, 414-215-0532, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In Effort to Prevent Noxious Weeds From Spreading Through Mulch,
Coalition Allies Celebrate Applied Invasive Species Prevention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Kristin Paltzer414-316-2100, ext. Coalition Allies Celebrate Applied Invasive Species Prevention MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 9, 2021) – A new invasive species
Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium Moss Balls
Zebra mussels, one of North America’s most detrimental invasive species, have been identified in moss balls sold for aquarium use. Check back here for the latest updates on this developing story.
Invasive Species News and Research, February 2021
Articles on invasive species detection, management, and control made the most headlines this month.
Delaware Passes Invasive Plant Bill; Soon to Join Atlantic Seaboard States with Legislation on Commercial Traffic of Invasive Plants
The new Delaware legislation draws attention to 37 invasive landscape plants that are environmentally and economically harmful.
Help Stop Invasive Species: National Invasive Species Awareness Week Encourages Information and Advocacy
Do your part to engage the public and elected officials about protecting natural habitats by slowing the spread of invasive species.
Invasive Species News and Research, January 2021
Many conversations around invasive species are emerging in the new year, from their impact on insect populations and nutrients in lakes, to the ingenuity of researchers and those implementing invasive control practices.
Setting Invasive Species Management Goals: Eradicate, Contain, Suppress
Once you know an infestation exists, there are three different major control goals to consider: eradication, containment, and suppression.
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