KY-EPPC was established in 2000 as a non-profit organization. KY-EPPC is a state chapter of SE-EPPC whose purpose is:

• To raise awareness and promote public understanding regarding the threat posed by invasive exotic pest plants to native plant communities in Kentucky.
• To facilitate the exchange of information concerning the management and control of invasive exotic pest plants through support of research and monitoring.
• To serve as an educational, advisory and technical support resource on exotics in Kentucky.
• To initiate actions to protect Kentucky from the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive exotics.
• To provide a forum for all interested parties to participate in meetings, workshops, and on a rotational basis with other chapters, host a symposium for the SE EPPC to share the benefits from the information provided by SE EPPC and other recognized experts.

When you join KY-EPPC you become a member of SE-EPPC. Your membership helps provide the support necessary to help accomplish our goals. As a member, you will receive SE-EPPC News, a quarterly newsletter reporting on invasive plant issues throughout the region and Wildland Weeds a quarterly magazine. KY-EPPC appreciates your support of our statewide and regional effort to raise awareness about invasive exotic pest plant issues. For more information visit SE-EPPC's web site.