Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council

Description

The objectives of this organization are:

1. To facilitate communication and to promote collection and exchange of information regarding all aspects of invasive plant status, control and management;
2. To educate the general public and legislators on the environmental and economic impacts of invasive plants;
3. Organize and/or support invasive plant management research efforts;
4. To serve in an advisory capacity for the continued needs for funding, research, management and control of invasive plants;
5. To provide a focus for the issues and concerns regarding invasive plants;
6. To review invasive plant management problems and activities and provide updated information to interested parties;
7. To provide forums where interested parties may participate in and share in the meetings and benefits from the information generated and promulgated by this Council.

We will also:

• Form working groups on particular taxa
• Write grant proposals and coordinate distribution of funds to those working on projects
• Hold regular conferences
• Produce carefully evaluated lists of plants of concern in the region
• Work with industries, such as the nursery industry, to prevent invasions through major pathways
• Produce publications and educational materials that can be distributed through the network to a wide audience
• Provide an early detection warning system (Early Detection Rapid Response, EDRR)
• Coordinate regional mapping and control projects
• Advocate for support at the local, state and federal level
• Link agencies, universities, and NGOs