Web-based invasive species calendar that lists important council events and dates. Each month will focus on a new invasive species from the Oregon 100 Worst list, and will include new teacher activities, and a pest risk assessment.

The Oregon Invasive Species Council selected Jennifer Goodridge, Invasive Plant Coordinator, with the Bureau of Environmental Services at the City of Portland, Glenn Dolphin, Clean Marina Coordinator with the Oregon State Marine Board, and Dan Walters, Production Specialist with DLF International, to replace three outgoing Council members

Oregon Sea Grant Extension, Oregon State University has prepared a 12 page paper on the economic impacts and costs of invasive species

Oregon Field Guide embarks on a year-long campaign to engage Oregonians in the battle against invasive species. Oregon Field Guide stories about invasives are available for classroom use, are listed in the "VIDEO" section of the Silent Invasion website. There are also activities if classrooms want to get involved in some hands on work.

To report invasive species call our toll free number

Check out the new online invasive species reporting system

Replace invasive plants in your yard and garden with smart alternatives.
This 54-page booklet identifies more than 25 invasive plants that can escape gardens and threaten natural areas. It is illustrated with dozens of photos and offers tips to help gardeners select non-invasive replacement plants appropriate to different regions of Oregon. Alternatives include both native and ornamental plants commonly available in the nursery trade.

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is now providing a free video to viewers with background information on quagga and zebra mussels

10-month series on Invasive Species of Oregon, view stories, photo galleries, videos and the database of invasive species