National Invasive Species Council

National Invasive Species Council Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Department of the Interior Top organization: Department of the Interior Employees: Not specified (staff from various federal agencies) Executive: Executive Director Budget: Address: 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, United States Website: https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/council/main.shtml Creation Legislation: Executive Order 13112 Wikipedia: National Invasive Species Council

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Mission The mission of the National Invasive Species Council (NISC) is to provide the national leadership necessary to coordinate and support programs addressing invasive species issues in the United States. NISC aims to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species, thereby protecting ecosystems, economies, and human health.

Services Coordination; Policy development; Education and outreach

Regulations

National Invasive Species Council (NISC) serves as the coordinating body for federal actions against invasive species. It works to harmonize efforts across federal agencies, ensuring a cohesive strategy to mitigate the impacts of invasive species on natural resources, agriculture, and public health.

Official Site

Mission

NISC's mission is to lead the national response to invasive species by fostering coordination, promoting research, and developing policies that prevent, control, and manage these species. Its work involves creating and implementing strategies that safeguard the country's ecological systems, agriculture, and infrastructure from the adverse effects of invasives.

Parent organization

NISC is housed within the U.S. Department of the Interior, which co-chairs the council along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce. This structure ensures broad federal engagement in invasive species management.

Legislation

NISC was established by Executive Order 13112, issued by President Bill Clinton in 1999, which mandates the creation of a council to lead the national effort against invasive species.

Partners

• Federal agencies involved in land, water, agriculture, and wildlife management
• State and local governments
• Non-governmental organizations
• International partners for global issues related to invasive species

Number of employees

NISC does not have a fixed number of employees; instead, it comprises representatives from various federal agencies, with an Executive Director leading the council's efforts.

Organization structure

NISC is composed of members from multiple federal departments, with a secretariat that supports the council's operations.

Leader

The council is led by an Executive Director, appointed to manage NISC's activities and coordinate inter-agency efforts.

Divisions

NISC operates without formal divisions but has an established structure involving:

• A Management Committee for operational oversight
• Various working groups or task forces for specific initiatives or issues.

List of programs

• National Invasive Species Management Plan
• Education and outreach campaigns
• Coordination of research and funding for invasive species control

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for NISC are not publicly disclosed; funding is managed through the budgets of participating federal agencies.

Staff

Staff support for NISC comes from personnel detailed from the member agencies.

Funding

Funding for NISC's activities is integrated into the budgets of the involved federal agencies.

Services provided

NISC provides coordination, policy guidance, and strategic direction for invasive species management, including prevention, eradication, and control efforts across the U.S.

Regulations overseen

While NISC does not directly oversee regulations, it influences policy and can recommend regulatory actions to member agencies.

Headquarters address

1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, United States

History

Since its inception in 1999, NISC has been pivotal in shaping the U.S. approach to invasive species, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and promoting science-based solutions to manage and mitigate the impacts of these species.

External links

• Official NISC Website
• wikipedia:National Invasive Species Council