Idaho Invasive Species Council

Pursuant to Governor Jim Risch's Executive Order No. 2006-28*, the Idaho Invasive Species Council is chaired by the Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

The Council's purpose is to "... provide policy level direction and planning for combating harmful invasive species infestations throughout the state and for preventing the introduction of others that may be potentially harmful." Meetings are open to the public.

In 2003, the Council completed an assessment of the invasive species problem in Idaho. In February 2004, the Council hosted nearly 200 stakeholders at the first ever Idaho Invasive Species Summit. The recommendations generated by experts and stakeholders in these forums have culminated in the Idaho Invasive Species Action Plan.

Idaho agencies are currently developing an aquatic nuisance species plan. The plan should be complete in 2007.

Meeting Minutes

May 23, 2006 ISC Meeting

*Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 06-10, October 4, 2006, p. 22.