National Invasive Species Council

Early detection and rapid response is a key tenet of invasive species management, where “detection” is the process of observing and documenting an invasive species, and “response” is the process of reacting to the detection once the organism has been authoritatively identified and response options have been assessed.

Invasive grasses spreading are fueling fires in previously tolerant native landscapes.

Cooperation and collaboration with our federal and non-federal stakeholders is integral to safeguarding the interests of United States from the negative impacts of invasive species.