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National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)
Get full details at nisaw.org
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Representatives from local, state, federal, and regional organizations discuss legislation, policies, funding, and improvements that can be made to prevent and manage invasive species. From February 28 – March 4, 2022, invasive species experts will come together in Washington, D.C. to inform and educate officials about prevention and management priorities. Partners around the country host local events to advocate with elected officials, decision-makers, and the public on how they can help to stop the spread of invasive species and protect our precious resources. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
NISAW is managed by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA).
Educational Webinars – NAISMA hosts educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW and the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Other organizations may host webinars also. Get more information and register on the NISAW events page.
- Monday, February 28th at 10:00 am central – USGS Decision Science – Modeling and Structured Decision Making Webinar Agenda Flyer
- Tuesday, March 1st at 11:00 am central – Climate Change and Invasive Species
- Wednesday, March 2nd at 11:00 am central – Protect the Uninfested West from Aquatic Invasive Species
- Thursday, March 3rd at 12:00 pm central – Pacific Green Crab Management
- Friday, March 4th at 11:00 am central – Firewood Rules, Certifications, and Recommendations across the USA
Congressional Briefings – NISAW provides an opportunity for organizations to hold formal briefings for Congressional staff to educate and inform on a specific topic or bill.
- Thursday, March 3rd at 10:00 am central – Managing the Hydrilla River Infestation in the Connecticut River
Individual Meetings – NISAW provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to meet with elected officials and agency leadership to communicate priorities for invasive species legislation, funding, policy, and management.
Local Events and Awareness Weeks or Months – NAISMA promotes state and local events and Awareness Weeks or Months utilizing the NISAW events page and social media channels.
Social Media – NAISMA will collaborate with members, partners, and like-minded organizations to arrange social media during the week of NISAW to raise awareness of the economic and ecological impacts of invasive species.
Contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org to list your events on our events page or to share social media posts.
Partner meetings are held in the winter, spring, and fall; to receive partner meeting announcements, please fill out the form on our Partners Webpage or email brittney.rogers@tnc.org.
The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except July, August, and December). To receive invitations, please sign up for the SLELO PRISM listserv.
iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register.
View Events Pages of the PRISM Network