Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of Invasive Species
Federal Agencies Ordered to Strengthen Invasive Species Prevention and Control
What it does
Federal agencies must identify activities affecting invasive species and use authorities to prevent introductions, detect and rapidly respond, restore native resources, research solutions, and coordinate with others.
Real-world impact
- Creates additional coordination and reporting duties for federal agencies.
- Requires a national management plan to guide prevention and control efforts.
- Directs a public health report on invasive species impacts within one year.
Topics
Summary
This order updates prior policy and directs federal agencies to prevent, detect, and control invasive non-native species that harm ecosystems, agriculture, infrastructure, and health. It keeps and expands a National Invasive Species Council and an advisory committee to coordinate actions across government, tribes, states, localities, and foreign partners.
Agencies must identify actions that affect invasive species, use programs to respond quickly, improve data and technology, and consider public health, climate change, and new science when planning and acting.
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