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March 20, 2025  in  Olympia

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Governor Declares Invasive Species Awareness Week

OLYMPIA–Gov. Bob Ferguson, in partnership with the Washington Invasive Species Council, has proclaimed February 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week in solidarity with National Invasive Species Awareness Week. “Invasive species and noxious weeds already are a big problem in Washington and species that have yet to reach our state could pose even greater challenges […]

February 10, 2025Read More

Invasive Species Council Recognizes Leaders

OLYMPIA–The Washington Invasive Species Council recognized three top leaders for achievements in managing and preventing the spread of invasive plants and animals at a first-of-its-kind recognition awards ceremony in December. “These are new awards, and they celebrate the contributions of people who are working hard to protect Washington’s rich natural heritage and ensure that non-native […]

December 9, 2024Read More

State Asks Public to Check Trees for Invasive Pests this August

OLYMPIA – Several state agencies are asking the public to take ten minutes this month to check trees in their communities for signs of invasive insects. The Washington Invasive Species Council, Washington State Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State University Extension come together each […]

August 6, 2024Read More
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The council’s second year of the boot brush project is in full swing! With funding from the United Staes Forest Service, we are partnering with PlayCleanGo to distribute the last twenty FREE boot brush stations to land managing organizations within the shrubsteppe. These complete stations come with an educational customizable weatherproof sign panel. Prevention of noxious weeds is absolutely critical to protecting this valuable habitat, and these boot brushes help with that! The interest form is now open to apply for a free boot brush station. Applications will be accepted until February 28. Please share with your eastern/central WA friends and contacts! Link to application form: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/14fdb57db76c443ebaf2657509ecf2f0/… ... See MoreSee Less
Do you dream of getting paid to spend time out on the water, while protecting Washington from aquatic invasive species? If so, these jobs might be for you! The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is currently looking to fill 5 positions that will assist Northern pike suppression in the eastern part of the state. You will conduct gill net surveys, take biological data, and gather samples. Don't wait too long- applications close in one week! Link to application: https://governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/… ... See MoreSee Less
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