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IPAW, the Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin, seeks to provide information and resources to combat the spread of noxious, invasive plants in Wisconsin. Excellent resource with photo gallery, plant lists, control info, important links, and much more.

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species. The mission of the MAP is to assist state and federal agencies and other stakeholders in developing and implementing strategic, coordinated, action-oriented approaches to preventing and controlling AIS in the mid-Atlantic region.

National Association of EPPCs, NAEPPC .org. With links to regional and state EPPCs.

NAWMA, the North American Weed Management Association, provides education, regulatory direction, professional improvement, and environmental awareness to protect our natural resources from the impacts of exotic, invasive noxious weeds.

Society for Range Management Rangeland Invasive Species Committee (RISC) 

The Rangeland Invasive Species Committee serves the Society for Range Management (SRM) by focusing attention, sharing knowledge, and communicating concerns about rangeland invasive species. This new site will include a North American Map with common rangeland invasive plants and other species in their respective regions, and write-ups and links for the worst rangeland plant invaders.

The Tamarisk Coalition

(posted 1 Jun 09) – The Tamarisk Coalition provides education, technical assistance, and coordinating support for the restoration of riparian lands. Their website provides information about the impacts and control of tamarisk, projects, relevant legislation, education resources, photos, and information about and how to get involved with the organization.

The Union of Concerned Scientists-Invasive Species is an independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned citizens and scientists. Offers invasion portfolios to spotlight the environmental and economic damage that invasive species cause in individual states.

The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) promotes the study of weeds and their impact on the environment, and publishes Weed Science and Weed Technology. Links to weed photos, weed I.D., and current job listings.

The Western Weed Coordinating Committee include state agriculture departments and federal land managers at the local, regional and national levels.

Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species organized to protect western aquatic resources.

The Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) consists of weed science professionals working in western North America. Membership is open to anyone interested in promoting weed science research and education.

International

European Weed Research Society - Support for international collaboration in weed science; publishes the journal Weed Research

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations - Activities, publications, databases and other technical information at Weed Management.

The International Organization for Biological Control promotes environmentally safe methods of pest and disease control in plant protection.

The International Weed Science Society Find links to many international weed organizations

Southern African Weed Science Society (SAWSS). The Society's mission is to improve control of agricultural weeds and the alien invader plants that threaten our natural environment, and to support the use of the most efficient and environmentally friendly control methods, i.e. to improve soil, water and atmosphere as well as plant and animal life.

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