National Invasive Species Council

Invasive species threaten U.S. national security, food security, natural resources, and prosperity. The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) is comprised of the heads of 12 Federal Departments and 4 White House Offices. Together, we serve the people of the United States by:

Making the Federal Government's response to invasive species more efficient.
Safeguarding interests of the United States by preventing, eradicating, and controlling invasive species.
Restoring ecosystems and other assets impacted by invasive species.

Explore the links on this website to learn more about invasive species and NISC’s efforts to combat them.

NISC Guidance Documents

The Terms of Reference and Annual Work Plan guide NISC's work throughout each fiscal year. The FY 2021 Work Plan was approved on October 23, 2020.

NISC Guidance Documents
Early Detection and Rapid Response

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.

Priority: Early Detection and Rapid Response
Technology Innovation

By partnering with the technology innovators, we are inspiring solutions to some of the worst invasive species challenges. Added benefits? Envision new jobs and billions of dollars in savings to the U.S. economy.

Technology Innovation
Wildland Fire and Invasive Species

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

Wildland Fire and Invasives
Stories of Success

We can reduce the risks and impacts of invasive species by deciding to protect what matters and by working together—across all lines of jurisdiction—to do so.

Stories of Success
Stakeholder Engagement

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.

Stakeholder Engagement

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