Executive Order 13112 On Invasive Species Attached is President Clinton s Executive Order on invasive species as signed today.While noxious plant and animal species like Russian knapweed, leafy spurge http://www.sovereignty.net/center/invasive.html
Extractions: American Sheep Industry Association February 3, 1999 Attached is President Clinton's Executive Order on invasive species as signed today. While noxious plant and animal species like Russian knapweed, leafy spurge, nutria and the gypsy moth are and should be of concern to agriculture and the American public, this executive order goes far beyond the control of noxious species. As defined within the executive order, dogs, cats, wheat, barley, rice, and domesticated livestock could be considered invasive alien species. Federal agencies under section 2 of the Executive Order are directed to 1) prevent the introduction of such species; 2) control populations of such species, and; 3) provide for restoration of native species and habitat conditions in ecosystems that have been invaded. This executive order has major ramifications not only on agriculture within the United States, but also on the daily lives of every American. The first paragraph of the executive order on invasive species directs federal agencies "to prevent the introduction of invasive species and provide for their control and to minimize the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause." The definitions under Section 1 are critical to understanding the far reaching scope of this statement.
Noxious Algae Found In Southern California Coastal Waters noxious SEAWEED FOUND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS. An aggressive cloneof this species has already proven to be highly invasive in the http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/hcd/CAULERPA.htm
Extractions: NOXIOUS SEAWEED FOUND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS Rachel Woodfield Dubbed "killer algae," the alien seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia was discovered in June 2000 in a coastal lagoon in Carlsbad, California, within San Diego County. An aggressive clone of this species has already proven to be highly invasive in the Mediterranean Sea, where the governments of France, Spain, Monaco, and Italy have been unable to control its spread. The first confirmed American occurrence of this invasive species in California has caused considerable alarm. The resulting press coverage of the issue led to discovery of a second infestation of Caulerpa taxifolia in Huntington Harbour in Orange County (about 75 miles north of the Carlsbad occurrence). Genetic studies have determined these two infestations to be of the same clone threatening the Mediterranean Sea. Efforts are underway to eradicate Caulerpa taxifolia from California and control its spread before the infestation reaches the magnitude seen in the Mediterranean. Caulerpa taxifolia is a green alga native to tropical waters that typically grows to small size and in limited patches. In the late 1970s this species attracted attention as a fast-growing and decorative aquarium species that became popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. A clone of the species was cultured for display at the Stuttgart Aquarium in Germany and provided to aquariums in France and Monaco. Around 1984 this species apparently escaped or was released from an aquarium into Mediterranean waters, and rapidly spread from an initial patch of about one square yard to over two acres by 1989. Meinesz reports that by 1997 it blanketed more than 11,000 acres of the northern Mediterranean coastline and has recently been reported off northern Africa. Genetic analysis suggests that all
Non-Native Plants Pathfinder For Grade 4-5 Activities to prevent and control invasive plant and Includes links to informationabout several species. in the northwest but includes noxious weed listings http://www.lkwdpl.org/schools/elempath/alienplants/
Extractions: A public education project of the Plant Conservation Alliance Alien Plant Working Group. Provides information about the threat and impact of invasive alien plants to native ecosystems. Illustrated fact sheets for a variety of plants with descriptions, habitat, native range, distribution and management approaches. Includes good background information on the problem of invasive alien plants, plus links to other Internet resources. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invasive Species Program
N45D -- Natural Resources -- Default restore lands; the prevention and control of nonindigenous species introductions;the prevention and control of noxious weeds and invasive species; and, the http://web.dandp.com/n45d/refs/inv_facts.html
Extractions: REFERENCES INVASIVE SPECIES FACT SHEET Situational Statement Major Aspects of New Invasive Species (Executive Order 13112) Purposeto prevent the introduction of invasive species and provide for their control and to minimize the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. E.O. culminates activities and legislation related to noxious weeds, aquatic non-indigenous species and other pest species. See related legal mandates listed below. The E.O. directs Federal agencies to use their authorities to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to control, monitor and restore native species. The E.O. also establishes a Federal interagency Invasive Species Council, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Interior, Agriculture, Commerce and includes State, Treasury, Defense, Transportation and EPA Text Excerpt: Federal agencies whose actions may affect the status of invasive species shall, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, identify such actions subject to the availability of appropriations, and within Administration budgetary limits, use relevant programs and authorities to: prevent the introduction of invasive species into ecosystems ;
PA IPM Program - Invasive Species Resource List 1999. invasive Plants of Natural Habitats in Canada an Integrated Review of Wetlandand Upland species and Legislation Federal noxious Weed Act. http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/invasivelist.htm
Invasive Weeds species then they mention that legislative remedies exist in both housesof Congress including (The noxious Weed etc.) and the Harmful invasive Weed http://www.propertyrightsresearch.org/articles3/invasive_weeds.htm
Extractions: Invasive Weeds - Reply to Frannie Miller April 11, 2003 By Jim Beers jimbeers7@earthlink.net Frannie Miller, As the author of the "Fools Errand" piece that you have been upset by, please allow me to make a few observations and then mention why I stand by what I wrote. The bill we are talking about is S. 144.ES. There are three other similar bills pending but this is the one that passed the Senate recently and is sponsored by Senator Craig. The title is the Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003. The Summary of the bill says "it is a (sic Federal) program to provide assistance through states to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, NONNATIVE (my emphasis) weeds on public and private lands." Why is nonnative even mentioned? Harmful or noxious is one thing, singling out nonnative is no accident. Viewed in the context of the National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003 as well as the National Invasive Species Council Act, the funding of a National Invasive Species Council, and the grandiose plans in Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture to found a formal Invasive Species Federal activity this will grow out of control like the Endangered Species Act. The fact of the innocuous Noxious Weed Control Act only focusing on NONNATIVES is a matter of concern.
Johnson County Secondary Roads Secondary Roads. noxious invasive Weed species to be Controlled.Listed below are weed species descriptions, distribution, problems http://www.johnson-county.com/secondaryroads/WeedComm/WeedSpecies/index.shtml
Extractions: JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA QUICK LINKS Agendas/Minutes Calendar County/State Facts E-mail Subscription Employment Forms Maps Office Locations Other Government Sites Search Site Index What's New DEPARTMENTS Ambulance Assessors Auditor Board of Supervisors Conservation County Attorney Emergency Management General Assistance Information Services Human Resources Human Services Motor Vehicle Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities (MH/DD) Physical Plant Planning and Zoning Public Health Recorder SEATS Secondary Roads Sheriff Treasurer Veteran Affairs Voter/Elections Secondary Roads Listed below are weed species descriptions, distribution, problems, and possible management methods for weeds considered noxious by the State of Iowa and Johnson County. This web page is meant to give general knowledge of these problem weeds, why they are a problem, and common methods of control. Individual weed and management circumstances may vary and these recommendations should be used as changing situations dictate.
Extractions: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Biology Authors: Guertin, Patrick J.; Hohmann, Matthew G.; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB Abstract: For the natural resource/environmental office staff Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado to better meet compliance and steward- ship responsibilities regarding (1) invasive weed control within installation boundaries, (2) invasive weed impacts on stocking rates on agricultural out lease lands, and (3) DoD requirements for reduced pesticide use they need detailed information to document the species, location, and density of invasive weed populations on the installation. This report provides documentation and maps for invasive/noxious weed populations on Schriever AFB. It also contains guidelines for management and control of diffuse knapweed (Centurea Diffuse) and Canada Thistle (Cirsium Arvense). Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Description: Final rept.
Invasive Plants In Wildflower Mixes company officials reached Thursday said they are concerned by the findings andplan to look into why mixes may have contained invasive or noxious species. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/67160_weeds19.shtml
Extractions: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With names like "meadow mixture," "wedding wildflowers" and "backyard biodiversity," you'd think packets of wildflower seeds would sprout nothing but a medley of fragrant blooms. But when a student at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture grew 19 packets of wildflower seed mixes marketed in the Pacific Northwest, they found that each contained anywhere from three to 13 invasive species, and eight had seeds for plants considered noxious weeds in at least one state or Canadian province. A third of the packets listed no contents, and only five of the packets correctly itemized the seeds they contained, the study found. "I can't recommend using any wildflower seed mixes," said lead researcher Lorraine Brooks, who was an undergraduate studying environmental horticulture when she grew the plants from April to September 2001.
Related Invasive Species Links invasive species Specialist Group Provides links to many invasive species sites.Ontario noxious weeds site Has information on selected noxious weeds. http://invasives.eeb.uconn.edu/ipane/links.htm
Prospective Invasive Species For Pacific Islands Indian hawthorn, A potential invasive species in Australia (per thorned bitter apple,South Africa noxious weed (per Reported to be moderately invasive in the http://www.hear.org/pier/prospective.htm
Extractions: for Pacific Islands Following are some plant species that: These species are prospects for possible addition to PIER. If you have comments on them, pro or con, (or additional species to nominate) please let us know. If you can contribute information on any you think should be included, it would be greatly appreciated. Scientific Name Common Name(s) Reported invasive in: Family Acca sellowiana (Berg) Burret [ Feijoa sellowiana (O. Berg) O. Berg] pineapple guava Hawaii (per Meyer) Myrtaceae Alpinia nigra (Gaertn.) B. L. Burtt Jamaica Zingiberaceae Aristolochia odoratissima L. Galapagos Is.? Aristolochiaceae Berchemia zeyheri (Sond.) Grubov pink ivory, red ivorywood Proposed for introduction into Hawaii Rhamnaceae Blechnum appendiculatum Willd.
Committee On Resources-Index The dominance of invasive, noxious weeds degrade ecosystems in several ways Somenoxious species alter soil chemistry, inhibiting the growth and germination http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/archives/108/testimony/sarahcassatt.htm
Extractions: Field Hearing: Crisis on the National Forests: Containing the Threat of Wildland Fire to the Environment and Communities March 7, 2003 Sarah Cassatt Gardens Manager The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 South Woody Mountain Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Invasive Noxious Weeds And Their Relationship To Wildfires And Forest Management Activities The mission of The Arboretum at Flagstaff focuses on the conservation of plants and plant communities native to the Colorado Plateau and the wise stewardship of our natural environment. The spread of noxious, invasive weeds also impacts plant communities and ecosystem functions. As invasive weeds take the place of native plants, plant communities and associated habitat functions are altered and wildlife habitat and biodiversity is reduced. Ecosystem functions are being impacted through changes to a variety of components including hydrology, chemistry, and fire behavior, and the overall values of our natural resources are diminishing. The rapid expansion of invasive, noxious weed populations is costing the United States economy billions of dollars annually in lost production, abandonment of farms, eradication and control, and habitat restoration.
Invasive Species In Rochester, New York of NYS A partnership dedicated to solving invasive plant species problems in GiantHogweed noxious Weed Identification Giant Hogweed is originally from http://www.ggw.org/RochesterEnvironment/invasive.htm
Extractions: Home Up FAQ Feedback ... Rochester Issues : Get all the news and resources for these issues: Superfund Zebra Mussels Deer Problem Lyme Disease ... Subscribe or Unsubscribe to RENewsletter Get news links Action reports updates every week. Calendar To add your event, e-mail it to me Sponsored by Be sure to visit these pages (below) in Green Solitaire Environmental ACTION! Bush Watch Environment News ... E-Resources Invasive Species in and around Rochester, New York INVASIVE WEEDS POSE MAJOR THREAT TO AMERICAN LANDSCAPE "The invasion of noxious weeds has created a level of destruction to America's environment and economy that is matched only by the damage caused by floods, earthquakes, wildfire, hurricanes and mudslides," Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt said. "This is truly an explosion in slow motion by opportunistic alien species with few if any natural enemies." from the U.S. Department of the Interior There's no way you can circumnavigate Cayuga Lake and not see the devastation brought on the invasive species called Purple Loosestrife.
Weed Organizations: U.S. And International our natural resources from the degrading impacts of exotic, invasive noxious weeds.The goal of the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance species is to http://www.weedcenter.org/inv_plant_info/weed_org.htm
Extractions: The goal of the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species is to protect western aquatic resources by preventing the introduction and spread of exotic nuisance species into western marine and freshwater systems. The Panel takes part in coordinated management and research activities with state, tribal, federal, commercial, environmental, research entities and other regional panels.
Invasive Alien Species Salvinia Molesta D invasive Alien species Salvinia molesta DS Mitchell Author However, the species mustbe listed by individual states as a State noxious Weed in order http://agriculture.state.az.us/PSD/giant_sal1.htm
Extractions: Identification: Free floating aquatic fern. Consisting of a horizontal stem lying just below the water surface that produces a pair of ovate to oblong floating leaves and a highly dissected submerged leaf at each node. During early stages plants are smaller and leaves lie flat on the water surface. As plants grow, leaves curl at the edges. Eventually a verticle leaf position is attained as mature plants press into tight chains and form mats of many floating plants. Giant salvinia reproduces very effectively through vegetative means. Stems fragment as plants mature and new plants develop from apical and lateral buds. Each node harbors up to five serial lateral buds (Lemon and Posluszny 1997), adding to the species' high potential for growth and dormancy. Plants will withstand periods of stress, both low temperature and dewatering, as dormant buds. Note: Four species of Salvinia (S. auriculata, S. biloba, S. herzogii, and S. molesta) share the feature of egg beater-like hairs. All can be expected to be agressive weeds and all four are prohibited as Federal Noxious Weeds. Of the four with egg beater-like hairs, only S. molesta is presently being found in the United States.
Invasive Species now has an interagency National invasive species Council (NISC Committee for the Managementof noxious and Exotic a federal Aquatic Nuisance species Task Force. http://www.ucsusa.org/global_environment/invasive_species/index.cfm
Extractions: Many fare poorly when introduced to a new environment, but some thrive when freed from native competitors, predators, and diseases. Left unchecked, they can transform entire ecosystems and out-compete or consume native species to the point of extinction. Invasive species are a harmful subset of so-called exotic, alien, non-native, or introduced species, and are one of the most serious global environmental challenges we face. An ever-increasing number of new invasions They are not a new phenomenon, but the increasing globalization of our economy, with its extensive travel and shipment of goods, brings an ever-increasing number of new invasions. In the United States alone, scientists estimate that about 7,000 invasive species of plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, arthropods, and mollusks are established. Consider this: The northern snakehead fish ( Channa argus ), an Asian native, was discovered in a lake in Maryland in 2002. Some species of snakeheads, including the northern, can move short distances across land and live out of water for three days. Officials feared this predator could move into other waterways and decimate a host of other species.
Invasive Species Welcome to invasive species! In addition, invasive plants are invading about 4,600acres of land daily infested by one of the 35 statedesignated noxious weeds http://www.itd.idaho.gov/highways/ops/maintenance/Roadside/Invasive_Species.htm
Extractions: Welcome to Invasive Species! N oxious weeds are spreading at an alarming rate across the Western United States. Each year approximately $23 billion is lost nationwide due to invasive plant impacts to agriculture, industry, recreation, and the environment. In addition, invasive plants are invading about 4,600 acres of land daily with over 8 million acres of Idaho lands severely infested by one of the 35 state-designated noxious weeds. ITD Integrated Vegetative Management (IVM) program applies specific guidelines and complies with federal, state and local noxious weed laws to effectively eliminate, control and manage the spread of noxious weeds. ITD is currently using environmentally beneficial landscaping which includes utilizing techniques that compliment and enhance the local environment and seek to minimize the adverse effects that landscaping has on it. I
Invasive Plants species. United State Geological Survey s Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant DistributionInformation. Natural Resources Conservation Service, noxious and invasive http://www.for-wild.org/download/invasive.html
Extractions: Below is a collection of web sites with information on invasive plants. The Nature Conservancy: invasive species identification and management The Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group: Information on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States. The Illinois Natural History Survey: Invasive species management information Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Invasive species lists and resources information ... invasive.org : Invasive and Exotic Species of North America Kluwer's Journal "Biological Invasions". International journal uniting scientists in the broad field of biological invasions The Chicago Wilderness coalition is an alliance of more than 140 public and private organizations working together to protect, restore, study and manage the precious natural ecosystems of the Chicago region for the benefit of the public. St. Louis Invasive Plants Species Workshop Linking Ecology and Horticulture to Prevent Plant Invasions The University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants provides an Aquatic, Wetland and Invasive Plant Information Retrieval System. ... Pesticide Action Network, database and advice offered An excellent booklet on control of invasive plants from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is now on line.
Outreach at selected refuges where (1) infestation is moderate overall, or high locallyin important habitats; (2) where highly invasive or noxious species have the http://kiowa.colostate.edu/cwis438/niiss/_Projects/usfws/usfws.asp
Extractions: USFWS Refuge System Invasives Survey PROPOSED PRODUCTS PROJECT TITLE Invasive species survey and report PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATORS PROBLEM STATEMENT OBJECTIVES Phase I. Scoping the Magnitude of the Problem (Year 1) Objective 1. Determine the completeness, accessibility, and format of existing data on invasive species (plants, animals, and diseases), their distribution, and ancillary data at each refuge.
Extractions: (as prepared) Thank you, Glen, for that introduction and for the tremendous job you are doing with regards to noxious weeds and invasive species. And, thank you, Director Takasugi, for the tremendous leadership that you and your Department have shown on this important issue. I've asked the Departments of Agriculture, Environmental Quality, Lands, Parks and Recreation, Fish and Game, Water Resources, Commerce, Health and Welfare, Transportation and the University of Idaho to serve on this council. We've invited our local partners from the counties, the cities, the regional planning and economic development districts, the health districts, and the resource conservation districts. We've invited our key federal partners from the United States Departments of Agriculture and Interior. We've asked our Congressional Delegation and Idaho's five Indian Tribes to also join us in this discussion. And, we are also joined by others from the private sector and from non-profit organizations who have an interest. I'd like to thank all of you for being here and contributing to this effort.
