Invasive Species
Federal Agencies Required to Prevent and Control Invasive Species
What it does
Federal agencies must identify actions affecting invasive species and use programs to prevent, detect, control, restore, research, and educate.
Real-world impact
- Changes how federal agencies approve or fund actions that could spread invasive species.
- Creates a national council and advisory group to guide invasive species work.
- Requires a national management plan and regular reporting to the budget office.
Topics
Summary
This order directs federal agencies to prevent the introduction of nonnative invasive species and to control them to reduce economic, environmental, and human health harm. Agencies must identify actions that affect invasions and use their programs to prevent, detect, monitor, restore native habitats, research solutions, and educate the public.
The order affects federal departments and their partners, including state, tribal, and local governments, scientists, conservation groups, and private landowners. It creates a national council and advisory committee to prepare a management plan within 18 months.
Questions, answered
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