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Welcome to the Alaska Invasive Species Working Group The mission of the AISWG is to minimize invasive species impacts in Alaska by facilitating collaboration, cooperation and communication among AISWG members and the people of Alaska. What is an Invasive Species?The following definitions are from Executive Order 13112, a Presidential statement of national policy: "Alien species" means, with respect to a particular ecosystem, any species, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that is not native to that ecosystem. "Invasive species" means an alien species whose introduction does, or is likely, to cause economic or environmental harm to human health. Why do we need to work together?Alaska is a BIG place; 365,000,000 acres, with a coastline longer than all the other 49 states combined. Land is managed by the State of Alaska, the U.S. Government, private holdings, and tribal entities. Alaska is a major location for sea and air shipping, tourism and resource production. Long borders, long coastlines, busy shipping centers, and a large amount of imported goods give invasive species a lot of ways in. To control and prevent invasive species, Alaska needs to make the most of its existing organizations and their available resources. |
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Goals for the AISWG |
management. management. to optimize their respective capabilities to minimize invasive species impacts. for the management of invasive species. signatory parties, a formal structure for continued collaboration, cooperation and communication to minimize invasive species impacts in Alaska. |
Formation of the AISWG |
Invasive species issues are a major concern in the US. Many states have formed councils or |
Much work is already being done in Alaska in regard to invasive species, and the state is lucky to be only moderately impacted thus far from the impacts of invasives. However, if we |
On April 26 and 27, 2006, dozens of individuals from around the state met to kick off Alaska's |
Summary of the AISWG Meeting |
Subcommittees |
More Info on the AISWG Subcommittees |
Support |
The Cooperative Extension Service has obtained a grant from the U.S. Environmental |
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game maintains and staffs a toll free hotline for invasive |
UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution |