Reduce Risks from Invasive Species Coalition

In cooperation with Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Invasive Species Caucus, RRISC recently held its Fourth Annual Congressional R...

https://www.rrisc.org/uncategorized/rrisc-holds-fourth-annual-congressional-reception-and-awards-program/

Each year, RRISC recognizes legislators, state and local government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses for their achievements in addressing invasive species issues nationwide. Awardees in vario...

https://www.rrisc.org/uncategorized/rrisc-awards-nominations-open/

By: Stephanie Licciardi, RRISC Correspondent Phragmites is a wetland grass that grows along the Atlantic coast. Otherwise known as common weed, it grows aggressively, at times up to 15 feet tall....

https://www.rrisc.org/uncategorized/phragmites/

Cheat Grass- (Bromus Tectorum), also known as drooping brome, is a weed native to Europe, West Asia, and Northern Africa. It initially came to North America via ships with contaminated grain seed...

https://www.rrisc.org/uncategorized/cheat-grass/

November 16, 2015–In cooperation with the Congressional Invasive Species Caucus and the Congressional Wine Caucus, RRISC sponsored a seminar and reception on Capitol Hill focusing on pests of t...

https://www.rrisc.org/uncategorized/rrisc-holds-seminar-on-pests-in-the-wine-industry/

June 25th, 2015—RRISC holds its second annual Congressional Reception and Awards Ceremony on Capitol Hill. Over 140 guests and three members of Congress were present to support RRISC’s work t...

https://www.rrisc.org/featured/rrisc-holds-its-second-annual-congressional-reception-and-awards-ceremony/

Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar asiatica and L. dispar japonica) are foreign pests native to Russia, China, Japan and other Far East countries. The Asian variety differs from the European gyps...

https://www.rrisc.org/insects/asian-gypsy-moth/

Buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) is a short, shrubby grass found in deserts in the Southwestern United States, notably the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. It often spreads in already-disturbed areas, ...

https://www.rrisc.org/plants/buffelgrass/

The Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) originates from Asia and the South Pacific. Officials believe the beetles entered the United States in untreated wood packing material, such as c...

https://www.rrisc.org/insects/redbay-ambrosia-beetle/

While many believe the Burmese Python is the most troublesome invasive species in Florida, most signs now point to the Tegu Lizard (Tupinambis merianae) as the most significant invasive species i...

https://www.rrisc.org/reptiles/tegu-lizard/