Resource Search

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

See also: Invasive Plants of Ohio for worst invasive plant species identified in Ohio's natural areas

The following White Papers were adopted at the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC)'s November 2023 meeting:

• Invasive Species Threaten the Success of Climate Change Adaptation Efforts
• Underserved Communities and Invasive Species
• National Priorities of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, 2022-2024

Approved by ISAC Dec 9, 2010.
See related resource: Invasive Species Advisory Committee White Papers

Provides products the ISAC generated from 2006 to present.

Update: Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Pets Stores in 21 States (Mar 8, 2021; U.S. Geological Survey Press Release). Agencies, industry in coordinated response to help stores and consumers find and destroy troublesome shellfish.

The Pet Advocacy Network (formerly PIJAC - Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) wishes to inform you of an important invasive species threat that was recently discovered in the U.S. Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), which are regarded as one of the most troublesome invasive species in North America, have been discovered within a variety of moss ball products designed for aquarium use, including products being sold and used in aquariums in stores in multiple states, including Oregon, Washington and Florida.

Specifically identified in a report from the U.S. Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, a release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and a press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, PIJAC urges you to take immediate action to inspect your fish tanks and take action as necessary. For more information on how to dispose of recently-purchased moss balls, see Zebra Mussel Disposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Watch our recorded webinars at your convenience. Each webinar lasts up to one hour and features guest subject matter experts and ISCBC staff. Visit events to register for live webinars, usually held monthly. Accredited webinars are offered through the Learning Centre.

This database was designed to direct users to invasive species experts. The public portion of the database will guide you to a state contact who acts as a filter for information and identifications.

To better understand the impacts of invasive species on infrastructure managed by the federal government an effort was undertaken by the National Invasive Species Council Secretariat to solicit feedback from those agencies. A questionnaire was sent out to the federal agencies that manage infrastructure to identify the impacts they have observed, how they are managing them, issues they have identified and resource needs. The research demonstrated that impacts from invasive species on federally managed infrastructure range from non-existent to significant. Identified gaps needing improvement include awareness and education of invasive species impacts, limited resources, insufficient policy, and lack of agency support.
See also: NISC and NISC Staff Products for more resources.