News Archive: Letter

NECIS Members, Other Non-Profits Seek Removal of Clean Water Act Exemption from S. 1578

NECIS members today wrote Senator Daniel K. Inouye to convey their strong opposition to the Clean Water Act exemption and state preemption provisions of the Ballast Water Management Act of 2007, S. 1578. Download letter.pdf

NECIS endorses 100th Meridian Invasive Species Revolving Loan Fund

NECIS today expressed its support for legislation that seeks to provide the funds to fight invasive species in the West and throughout the nation. The 100th Meridian Invasive Species Revolving Loan Fund promotes cooperative and collaborative partnerships among federal, state, and local governments, in addition to helping grassroots groups that work on specific problems in [...]

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 [...]

Aquatic Invasive Species Legislation and Ballast Water

This letter to key committees in the House and Senate cautions against efforts to weaken existing federal and state authority regarding the spread of aquatic invasive species by ballast water discharges. It supports continued efforts to pass comprehensive legislation on aquatic invasive species in the next Congress. Download aquatic_is_092806.pdf

Public Land Protection and Conservation Act (Reprise)

This letter to Senator Daniel Akaka (Hawaii) supports his proposed legislation for the Public Land Protection and Conservation Act of 2005, which provides federal funding as an incentive to local government agencies, private organizations and individuals to proactively eradicate or manage invasive alien species. The Act is based on a similar version introduced to Congress [...]

Invasive Species Priorities for the Second Term of the Bush Administration

This letter outlines eight top priorities for the second term of President Bush in the categories of preventing intentional and unintentional introductions of invasive species and making federal agencies more effective in their related management activities. Download admin_priorities_122204.pdf

Invasive Species Priorities for the 109th Congress

This letter outlines eight top priorities for the 109th Congress in the categories of preventing intentional and unintentional introductions of invasive species and making federal agencies more effective in their related management activities. Download hill_priorities_122204.pdf

Follow-up Letter on the Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004 (S.144)

This letter was sent to three members of the House Resources Committee regarding concerns with the amended version of S.144, the Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004. The letter addresses particular concerns regarding management of the program, eligibility and application processes and differences with the version of S.144 passed by the Senate. Download ltr_s144_100104.pdf

Letter to NRCS on the Grassland Reserve Program

This NECIS letter to the Easement Division of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA) provides comments on issues related to invasive alien species in a proposed interim final rule for the Grassland Reserve Program, which pays farmers and ranchers easement, rental and cost-share payments for grassland preservation and associated activities. Download nrcs_grp_071904.pdf

Letter on the Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004 (S.144)

This letter was sent to Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Charles Stenholm (D-TX) of the House Agriculture Committee regarding concerns with the House Resources Committee’s amended version of S.144, the Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004. The letter addresses particular concerns regarding management of the program, eligibility and application processes, authorization of funds and respective [...]

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