Our Center provides information and organizational assistance to many groups. Drawing on the expertise of a network of scientists, natural resource managers, government personnel, and non-governmental organizations nationwide, we are able to aggregate quantitative and qualitative data to assist groups and committees in forging effective actions that influence policy.
We provide services in:
Timely information on current events and legislation related to invasive species Assistance in locating informational resources, state or regional models, and contacts for specific topics Coordination and facilitation of multi-partner projects
Organization of scientific panels to investigate invasive plant policy issues
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Invasive Plants and the Farm Bill
In 2007, CIPM was requested by the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to develop recommendations that would provide a sound scientific basis for effective Farm Bill policy formulation on the control and prevention of invasive species and noxious weeds.
Within weeks, CIPM organized a workshop of invited scientists from across the U.S. to consider invasive plant impacts on wildlife, water quality, water quantity, production (agriculture, grazing, and forestry), and wetlands. They assessed the state of the science relevant to Farm Bill conservation programs, considered implications for future management, and developed science-based recommendations that were delivered to the Senate Agriculture Committee in time for their incorporation into legislation.
View workshop report and recommendations
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