Invitation for Public Comment on Washington 2020 Statewide Invasive Species Strategy

The Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) was created by the Washington State Legislature in 2006 and tasked with providing policy level direction, planning, and coordination for combating harmful invasive species throughout the state and preventing the introduction of others that may be harmful. 

A cornerstone product of the council is  a strategic plan designed to build upon local, state, and regional efforts, while serving as a forum for invasive species education and communication.  The Washington Invasive Species Council Strategic Plan provides priorities, and direction and formalizes the council’s commitment to invasive species control and prevention.   

The WISC is seeking input from partners and the public on  a strategy for 2020-2025, which builds upon the  2008 strategy  and  2015 strategy  and clarifies  council recommendations and proposed actions.   All are invited to review the  draft 2020 strategy, and comment  by  e-mailing  InvasiveSpecies@rco.wa.gov  before December 10, 2020. The Washington Invasive Species Council will review and approve the updated strategy at the December 10 meeting  so implementation of the important and time-critical work may begin. 

Contact: Justin Bush, Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Cell: 360-704-0973 
Email: justin.bush@rco.wa.gov

The information provided above was originally shared via the Nov 25th, 2020 WISC News Release