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Decreasing Ecological Risks Related to International Trade

This NECIS position paper addresses problems associated with invasive alien species and international trade, and includes a number of recommendations for further action. Download necis_trade_1003.doc

Improving Funding to Address Invasive Species

This NECIS position paper addresses problems with federal funding for efforts to combat invasive alien species and includes a number of recommendations for further action. Download necis_funding_1003.doc

Reducing Introductions of Invasive Species

This NECIS position paper addresses means to prevent further introductions of invasive alien species into the U.S. Download necis_prevention_1003.doc

Testimony to a Senate Hearing on the Importation of Exotic Species

This NECIS testimony was delivered to the Hearing on the Importation of Exotic Species and the Impact on Public Health and Safety before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on July 17, 2003. Download testimony_sepw_071703.doc

Letter to APHIS Opposing Removal of Kikuyu Grass from Noxious Weeds List

This NECIS letter to the department of Regulatory Analysis and Development in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA) opposes a proposal to remove two cultivars of Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) from the list of federal noxious weeds. Download aphis_kikuyu_grass_051503.doc

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