Pig Declared Invasive Species Michigan Policy Network (blog) Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, or DNRE, has declared feral pigs to be a state invasive species. With 3000 to 5000 pigs living in more than 65 of 83 Michigan counties, these wild boars have become a problem. …
Pig Declared Invasive Species
Global red fire ant invasions traced to southern US
ScienceDaily (Feb. 25, 2011) — Red imported fire ant invasions around the globe in recent years can now be traced to the southern U.S., where the nuisance insect gained a foothold in the 1930s, new University of Florida research has found. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110224145558.htm
NECIS releases An Action Plan on Invasive Species, for the Administration and the 112th Congress
NECIS groups outline the policy changes needed to curb invasive species introduction and spread, with a focus on screening intentional imports, preventing inadvertent introductions, and addressing funding gaps. NECIS-brochure-2011
NEWS RELEASE: INVASIVE ANIMALS CONTINUE TO THRIVE IN FLORIDA
Contact: Cindy Yeast, 720-542-9455; 202-236-5413 (c) cdyeast@earthlink.net INVASIVE ANIMALS CONTINUE TO THRIVE IN FLORIDA As yet another invasive animal becomes established, environmental groups call on the federal government to screen the trade of imported animals and prevent the next problem invasion WASHINGTON (February 14, 2011)—A large, non-native lizard called the black and white tegu has be ...[Read More]
NECIS factsheet: Improve Lacey Act and stop the import of new invasive animals and diseases
New screening procedures will close the loophole that allowed harmful invasive species like Asian carp, Burmese pythons, and nutria to enter the country. 2011-screening-factsheet-FINAL
Teaming with Wildlife Coalition and National Invasive Species Awareness Week Reception
Teeming With Wildlife and NISAW Reception Invite Celebrating Champions of Wildlife & the Environment Please join the Teaming with Wildlife Coalition and the National Invasive Species Awareness Week for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks as we honor Congressional Champions of Wildlife & the Environment. When: Wed., March 2, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: U.S. Botanic Garden @ 100 Mar ...[Read More]
NECIS brownbag lunch: New Studies and Policy Solutions to Invasive Species Threats
All are invited —– The National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species presents a brownbag lunch: New Studies and Policy Solutions to Invasive Species Threats Fish Invasions into the Great Lakes Forest Pests Wildlife Diseases When? Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 to 1:15 Where? Defenders of Wildlife, 1st floor conf. room, 1101 17th Ave NW, Washington, between L and M streets (Farragut ...[Read More]
NECIS groups to Secretary Salazar: Release report on improving FWS authorities over invasive species
National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species Great Lakes United * National Audubon Society * National Wildlife Federation * Natural Areas Association * The Nature Conservancy January 26, 2011 The Honorable Ken Salazar Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 Dear Secretary Salazar: On behalf of the National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species ...[Read More]
What Triggers Mass Extinctions? Study Shows How Invasive Species Stop New Life
ScienceDaily (Dec. 31, 2010) — An influx of invasive species can stop the dominant natural process of new species formation and trigger mass extinction events, according to research results published December 29 in the journal PLoS ONE. The study of the collapse of Earth’s marine life 378 to 375 million years ago suggests that the planet’s current ecosystems, which are struggling with biodiversity ...[Read More]
Tracking Asian Carp With eDNA
A new attack against Asian carp has been established with more tracking and monitoring using environmental DNA and developing new methods to slow the invasive species’ movement toward the Great Lakes. Environmental DNA, also called eDNA, consists of collecting cell samples the carp leaves behind such as fish scales, urine and feces. These samples are then matched with DNA records that distinguish ...[Read More]