News Archive: Ballast water
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. http://www.necis.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/NECIS-brochure-2011.pdf
NECIS Comments on Ballast Water
On June 11, 2010, five members of NECIS (Great Lakes United, Natural Areas Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, National Wildlife Federation, and The Nature Conservancy) jointly submitted comments during the public comment period to the National Research Council Committee on Assessing Numeric Limits for Living Organisms in Ballast Water at the National Academy of Sciences. [...]
As Seaway opens, Great Lakes still at risk from invasive species
Buffalo, N.Y. and Ottawa, ON (MARCH 24) —As the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway prepares to open for its 51st season, conservation groups are once again calling for protections from aquatic invasive species introduced and spread from ballast water of commercial vessels. “Invasive species continue to take a staggering financial toll on people, businesses and communities,” [...]
Comments on NPR/EIS on Ships’ Ballast Water Discharge
Comments from NECIS organizations in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Standards for Living Organisms in Ships’ Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters. Download NECIS CG ballast comments
NECIS Members Join With Diverse Groups Across Nation, Urging Congress to Fight Aquatic Invaders
In a letter delivered to Congress yesterday, over 120 groups nationwide – representing individuals from scientists and anglers to auto workers and surfers – called for strong federal action that would help prevent the introduction of new aquatic invasive species. According to the letter, legislation should include provisions that would enact uniform standards for ballast [...]