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Last updated April 19, 2013

The introduction and spread of invasive species in freshwater and marine environments is a worldwide problem that is increasing in frequency.

There are various pathways by which non-indigenous invertebrate, fish, and plant species are introduced, become established and cause significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and to the economies that depend upon them. Next to habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to native biodiversity.


New Immediately following this year’s Conference, the North American Invasive Species Network (NAISN) is hosting a free workshop from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Sheraton-on-the-Falls Hotel.

How to Create and Operate a Successful Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) This workshop will be conducted by Mr. Tony Pernas, Co-Leader, Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) and Coordinator, U.S. National Park Service. ECISMA was awarded the U.S. Department of Interior’s 2012 Partners in Conservation Award for outstanding conservation achievements attained through collaboration and partnership ralph lauren australia with others. ECISMA has over 200 partners that tackle tough invasive species issues such as multiple public landowners with different management mandates and missions and a large diverse invasive species flora and fauna. Additional speakers may also present information at this workshop. Some of the workshop topics to be discussed:
How to choose an initial leader or champion The importance of establishing trust, finding common ground Building support, developing an agreement The importance of a steering committee Developing an overall strategic plan Why communication is critical to success Developing successful education and outreach efforts Why cooperative work projects help erase bureaucratic barriers and foster team building Sharing resources in a multi-jurisdictional environment
Pre-registration for the workshop is required. Go to the “Registration” tab at the top of this page and complete the online registration form, or contact the Conference Administrator by telephone or email.

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