Native Plant Conservation Campaign News: New Framework Seeks To Improve Federal Response To Invasive Species
March 14, 2016
On February 18, the Department of the Interior (DOI) released a report: Safeguarding America's Lands and Waters from Invasive Species: A National Framework for Early Detection and Rapid Response.
The report seeks to improve federal agency coordination for early detection and rapid response (EDRR) efforts to eradicate invasive plant and animal species before they become established.
It makes five recommendations for federal action:
- Establish a multi-stakeholder EDRR Task Force
- Assess funding mechanisms for a nationwide preparedness and emergency response initiative
- Promote pilot projects in high priority areas
- Develop partnerships across government and with private, non-profit and scientific communities
- Foster the development and application of innovative scientific and technical approaches to EDRR
The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) assisted DOI in the report's development.
