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| New Hampshire Invasive Species Committee | |
|---|---|
| Name | New Hampshire Invasive Species Committee |
| Formation | 2000s |
| Type | Advisory committee |
| Headquarters | Concord, New Hampshire |
| Region served | New Hampshire |
| Leader title | Chair |
| Parent organization | New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services |
New Hampshire Invasive Species Committee is a state-level advisory body addressing non-native biological invasions across New Hampshire. It coordinates policy, monitoring, and outreach among state agencies such as the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, municipal bodies like the City of Concord, New Hampshire, and federal partners including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The committee links to regional initiatives involving the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, the New England Wild Flower Society, and multistate frameworks such as the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel.
The committee was formed in the 2000s following statewide deliberations that involved stakeholders from Dartmouth College, the University of New Hampshire, and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Early meetings referenced incidents documented by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and responses to species noted in reports from the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission and the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel. Legislative attention from members of the New Hampshire General Court and advocacy by organizations like The Nature Conservancy in New England shaped the committee’s initial charter. Over time the committee adapted priorities in response to invasive outbreaks recorded by researchers at the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Smithsonian Institution, and regional botanical herbaria.
The committee’s stated mission aligns with priorities articulated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and federal guidance from the National Invasive Species Council. Its goals include preventing introduction pathways highlighted by the United States Department of Agriculture, reducing ecological impacts noted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and coordinating rapid response modeled after protocols used by the International Maritime Organization for ballast water. The committee frames objectives in concert with conservation groups such as The Nature Conservancy, research institutions like the University of New Hampshire, and regional planning bodies including the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission.
Membership brings together representatives from state agencies including the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, alongside academic affiliates from the University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, and extension specialists from the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Nonprofit partners such as Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and New Hampshire Audubon hold seats with municipal delegates from towns like Hanover, New Hampshire and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Federal liaisons from the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service participate, and technical committees engage specialists from the United States Geological Survey and botanical experts connected to the New England Wild Flower Society.
Initiatives include rapid response planning modeled on regional protocols from the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel and prevention measures coordinated with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. Control programs have targeted taxa identified by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, while habitat restoration projects have partnered with The Nature Conservancy, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and municipal partners such as Concord, New Hampshire. The committee has supported pilot actions informed by research at the University of New Hampshire and monitoring networks associated with the United States Geological Survey and the New England Wild Flower Society.
Monitoring efforts are coordinated with academic institutions including the University of New Hampshire, the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and herbarium networks linked to the New England Botanical Club. Surveillance uses protocols compatible with national programs from the United States Geological Survey and the United States Department of Agriculture, and data sharing aligns with initiatives led by the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel and the Invasive Species Centre. Research collaborations involve scientists from Dartmouth College, state biologists from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and ecologists from The Nature Conservancy to study vectors, impacts, and control efficacy.
Outreach campaigns are run in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and local nature centers such as the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Educational materials reference federal guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and are distributed through networks including the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions and school partners like Dover High School (Dover, New Hampshire). Volunteer programs mirror volunteer stewardship models used by The Nature Conservancy and regional citizen science platforms associated with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The committee’s partnerships extend to federal agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, regional bodies like the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel, and nonprofits including The Nature Conservancy and New Hampshire Audubon. Funding sources have included state appropriations from the New Hampshire General Court, grants administered through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and competitive awards from federal programs offered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the United States Department of Agriculture. Collaborative grants have supported projects involving the University of New Hampshire, the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and local conservation organizations such as the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
Category:Environment of New Hampshire Category:Invasive species organizations