Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network
The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network is a partnership of regional agencies and organizations dedicated to helping practitioners address the nexus of climate change and invasive species, including plants, animals, and pathogens.
How to Participate in the NW RISCC network:
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Climate-smart invasive species management from coast to coast
This team-up style webinar will discuss and provide examples of climate-informed approaches to invasive species management and restoration from near and far. Presenters Raymond Willard and Eva Colberg will provide examples of how climate change has factored into invasive species management in different contexts, from roadside rights of way in Washington State to lessons learned in the Northeastern U.S. that can be applied in the Northwest.
Itadori Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) & Climate Resiliency
On June 12, 2024, the Northwest RISCC joined the Northeast RISCC in hosting a webinar exploring the positive feedback loops that may develop between existing knotweed populations, sudden riverbank failure and increased flood-related damage in a changing climate. Visit our webinars page for more information and to view the recording!
Invasive dune grasses, coastal services and habitat restoration in a changing climate
This team-up style webinar consisted of two presentations and explored the effects of invasive grasses, climate change, and their interactions, on coastal sand dune ecosystems. The talks spanned the latest research on ecosystem transformation and services, to management that supports resilient habitats for native species.
Visit our webinars page for more information and to view the recording!
Horticulture in a Changing Climate: Making Garden Decisions that Prevent Plant Invasions
On December 13th, 2023, we hosted a webinar that discussed how plant invasions from horticulture can be affected by a changing climate, and we will explored resources for gardening and landscaping with native plants in the Northwest region.
View the recording on our webinars page.
2023 NW RISCC Invasive Species and Climate Change Virtual Symposium
concluded on September 8th!
Visit our 2023 symposium page for an event summary and presentation recordings!
Summer 2023 Webinar Recording Available
Spreading Information Not Invasives: Amplifying Climate Change and First Foods Considerations in an Invasive Species Knowledge Sharing Hub
On June 22, 2023, the NW RISCC and Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) hosted a webinar focused on the interactions between climate change, first foods, and invasive species. It also included information about how to access and use the OISC Invasive Species Digital Information Hub.
View the recording on our webinars page.
Autumn 2022 Webinar Recording Available
On the Horizon: Managing the Invasion of Emerald Ash Borer in the Pacific Northwest
On November 3, 2022, we offered a team-up style webinar to showcase lessons learned from the emerald ash borer invasion of North America and facilitated a discussion on proactive management opportunities for practitioners in the Northwest. The presentation and conversation is now available at this link and on our Resources page.
New management brief on the recently detected Emerald Ash Borer, now available on our Resources Page.
AshNewsLetter_Fall2022_Final.pdfAsh Across the West Fall 2022 Newsletter
The first efforts in genetic conservation of western species of ash (and notably Oregon ash, Fraxinus latifolia) have begun, in anticipation of emerald ash borer invasion. Contact Richard Sniezko at richard.sniezko[at]usda.gov to join the mailing list or get involved.
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Title image credit: Roger T. George/Burke Herbarium Image Collection