Invasive Species Action Network

The mission of Invasive Species Action Network is to prevent the human-caused spread of invasive species by promoting voluntary behavior change.

Invasive species can cause irreparable harm, including reducing biodiversity, diminishing water quality and/or soil health, fragmenting habitat, and damaging infrastructure. Prevention of new invasions is the best tool we have since containment and eradication efforts often come with exorbitant costs. Often, prevention techniques center around simple measures that individuals can easily implement in their daily lives. We work with partners to implement innovative programs to educate the public about the impacts of invasive species and promote voluntary behavioral change to prevent greater spread of invasive species. This has become increasingly important in recent years with an exponentially greater number of Americans getting outside and, in turn, increasing impact and risk to public lands and natural resources. Our primary focuses are:

 - Clean, Drain, Dry outreach to paddlers and the paddlesports industry
 - Don't Let It Loose outreach to pet owners and pet trade industry
 - Forest Pest outreach to outdoor recreators
 - Professional services to assist state and federal agencies with invasive species prevention and management