Jump on the Band Wagon

There are so many people already on board for getting rid of invasive species. There are many at a state level and a national level. This makes getting involved in the campaign and movement to rid land of invasive species very easy. If you don’t know what to do, or how to get involved, these organizations are a great start. First, at a state level here in Wisconsin, is the IPAW, or Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin. The purpose of this organization is promoting better watch over our natural resources in Wisconsin.  They are also encouraging people to help them in the prevention of these invasive plants. They have stated that this organization tries to educate and gather people together to fight these invasive species. Their major concerns are buckthorn, garlic mustard, honeysuckle, purple loosestrife and reed canary grass. By donating a $20 fee to the organization, you can become a member. Every donation they receive helps fund the educating and the prevention of the invasive plants.

At a national level, the Nature Conservancy preserves natural communities of wildlife by doing what they can to prevent invasive species from taking over these areas. This organization follows laws and regulations by working with government officials and other organizations. Their goal is to keep land as it is so that future generations may see it and appreciate it as we have done.  Their website gives helpful facts and information as to what they are doing and how you can help them. One fact the site held was that invasive species worldwide has done more than $1.4 trillion in damages. One great thing about this organization is that it works in all 50 states and over 30 countries in the U.S.

As you can see, it’s pretty easy to get involved. If you can’t go out and stop the spread of invasive species, there are organizations that can, if you help them! Donating a few dollars can really go a long way in preserving our lands and preventing more invasive species from sprouting up in new areas. Every little bit helps, even just informing yourself on the issue helps, but getting involved in some way is the best thing you can do to save our Earth from invasions.

Sources:

http://www.ipaw.org/index.aspx

http://www.nature.org/

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/habitats/forests/howwework/protecting-native-plants-and-animals-taking-on-the-invaders.xml?s_eng=google&s_ce=normal&s_med=ppc&s_dis=search&s_cs=text&s_cid=Invasive+Species+(GG)&s_ag=Invasive+Species&s_kwd=invasive%2520species&s_mt=p&gclid=CLXsj7HVtKwCFQaFQAodzmZeGw