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Boot Brushes to Protect the Shrub-Steppe from Noxious Weeds

Benjamin Franklin once famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to protecting valuable habitat, Franklin’s words take on a whole new meaning. The Washington Invasive Species Council has received funding to help protect shrub-steppe habitat from noxious weed spread and development. With support from the U.S. Forest […]

January 11, 2024Read More

Student designs wanted for invasive species art contest

SPOKANE–The Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invite school-age students to participate in an art contest to help spread the word about not spreading invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, and other organisms that don’t naturally live in Washington and, when brought here, can cause economic and environmental harm. Invasive species […]

November 14, 2023Read More

State Asks People to Clean Gear and Pets to Minimize Invasive Spring Plants

OLYMPIA–Washington state agencies are asking people to clean their gear, pets and clothing this spring to prevent invasive plants from establishing here. “Washington offers exciting opportunities to experience nature, attracting visitors from around the world to our parks, forests, trails, wild and scenic rivers, wildlife refuges and more,” said Blain Reeves, chair of the Washington […]

June 5, 2023Read More
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Exciting news!!!! 🥳The council is thrilled to be included in this year's spending plan! Stay tuned for exciting educational events on invasive species prevention and management!Funding announcement! The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides more than $70 million in 2024 to protect our food supply and natural resources from invasive plant pests and diseases and to respond to plant pest emergencies. To see the spending plans, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/ppa-projects/ ... See MoreSee Less
With plenty of winter still left to go, are you looking to keep learning? Check out this virtual gardening symposium by WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners! In the lineup is a joint presentation by council staff and the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board! You can learn about Washington's integrated approach to preventing the spread of noxious weeds as well as identifying and managing specific noxious weeds of concern.REGISTRATION IS OPEN for CABIN FEVER 2024! Join us for the 14th Annual Cabin Fever (Virtual) Gardening Symposium. Our theme is “Gardening Now and For the Future,” an inspiring and informational virtual event with a focus on sustainable gardening. Registration: https://spokane.mastergardenerfoundation.org/cabin-fever-gardening-symposium $50 to attend multiple (11) classes by noted teachers. It starts on Saturday, March 2, 10am, with a live-streamed keynote session by Jennifer Jewell, author of three books and creator and host of the national award-winning, weekly public radio program & podcast, "Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History & the Human Impulse to Garden." She is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Plus: ten additional sessions available to watch at your convenience for 60 days. ... See MoreSee Less
Have you ever considered yourself a poet? If not, it's never too late! Enter our Invasive Species Poetry Contest!! Winners will have their poems shared on social media during Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 26 - March 3). Guidelines and entry form here:https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/event/invasive-species-poetry-contest/We look forward to receiving some awesome poems!!Photo: César Viteri Ramirez, Flickr ... See MoreSee Less
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