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Executive Order — Safeguarding the Nation from the Impacts of Invasive Species

Following the first annual Innovation Summit for Invasive Species management in Washington D.C., President Barack Obama signed an executive order outlining policies for the prevention and reduction of impacts of invasive species. This marks an important step toward improved environmental, economic, and health conditions in the U.S. and worldwide. The White House Office of the Press […]

Written by on December 15, 2016

First Annual Innovation Summit on Invasive Species Takes Place December 5, 2016

National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Secretariat to co-host the first annual Innovation Summit on invasive species Date: November 28, 2016 Contact: Jason Kirkey, Jason_Kirkey@ios.doi.gov Click here to see the flier. WASHINGTON – On December 5th, 2016, the National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Secretariat will co-host a major gathering of leading scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs to […]

Written by on November 30, 2016

IUCN World Conservation Congress Kicks Off in Hawaii

The IUCN WCC brings conservationists and politicians together to discuss the world’s major environmental issues. Today is the first day of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress (IUCN WCC), a 10-day conference attended by more than 8,000 delegates from over 190 countries who will be attending more than 1,300 events. […]

Written by on September 1, 2016