NASA Joins the National Invasive Species Council

February 2, 2005 - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has become the 13th Cabinet agency to join the National Invasive Species Council. NASA’s current work on maintaining the biological integrity of Earth and other solar system bodies along with work with remotesensing of Earth’s biotic and abiotic environment from space will make it an invaluable addition to the council.

“Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to our environment and wildlife,” said InteriorSecretary Gale Norton. “NASA brings enormous technical expertise and experience to the partnership of federal agencies combating both the introduction and the spread of invasives. With NASA on board, thecouncil will be able to attack this ecological crisis with new technologies and tools.”

“We at NISC are excited to have NASA join us in our efforts to coordinate federal activities oninvasive species,” said Lori Williams, NISC executive director. “They bring a great deal of technological experience and some outstanding tools to help further work on mapping and monitoringinvasive species, among other activities.”

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