Ships have introduced many invasive species into the Great Lakes through discharging ballast water, but to date regulators have struggled to put a stop to new invasions. The Environmental Law Institute has issued a white paper identifying financial responsibility approaches regulators can use to protect the Great Lakes economy and environment from biological pollution introduced in ballast water. You can read the full report by clicking here.
About NECIS
- Established in 2003, the National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species (NECIS) is a national partnership of 15 major environmental organizations that provides a united expert and scientific voice on invasive species policy. Its leaders include scientists, lawyers, activists, and advocates with many years of experience on invasives policy. NECIS members meet monthly, collaborate on a variety of campaigns, host an annual education day in Washington, DC, and share ideas through a dedicated listserv.
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NECIS Members
- Center for International Environmental Law
- Defenders of Wildlife
- Ecological Society of America
- Environmental Law Institute
- Great Lakes United
- Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils
- National Audubon Society
- National Parks Conservation Association
- National Wildlife Federation
- National Wildlife Refuge Association
- Natural Areas Association
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- The Nature Conservancy
- Union of Concerned Scientists
