Program areas at NAISMA
PlayCleanGo -PlayCleanGo is a patented and branded campaign to prevent invasive species from entering recreational or other pathways in nature: hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, biking, and worker pathways such as timber management, road maintenance and more. The campaigns goal is to protect valuable natural resources while encouraging recreationists to enjoy the great outdoors and to remind recreationists of their role to be stewards of the places they love. Key messaging is to (1) Play in the outdoors; (2) Clean your gear before you leave; then (3) Go to your next adventure. PlayCleanGo promotes awareness, understanding, and cooperation by providing a clear call to action to be informed, attentive and accountable for stopping the spread of all invasive species.
Annual Conference-Provides an opportunity for invasive species professionals to learn the latest techniques and strategies for prevention, detection, and management. This program provides concurrent sessions, field trips, and workshops to connect terrestrial and aquatic invasive species management, research, policy, and outreach initiatives and opportunities across North America.
Professional Development-Designed to provide the education needed for professionals and students who are managing or learning to manage invasive species. This program has two components: fee-based courses and free webinars. The fee-based courses provide the most current invasive species identification, control, and management techniques and comply with local and federal regulations. The free webinars are open to the public to register and attend and are recorded and available for paid members.
Weed Free Products-The NAISMA Certified Weed Free Products program is the only program in North America that provides land managers with assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought into the property. Weed Free Products maintains a list of standards, provides guidelines, and ensures uniform training and participation. Many federal, state, and local lands require the use of certified weed free forage, gravel or mulch on their properties.
Government Affairs / National Invasive Species Awareness Week -NAISMAs Government Affairs work includes organizing Congressional briefings, organizing virtual webinars to educate the public on invasive species concerns, publishing policy papers, and sending letters to federal elected officials and agency leadership on timely actions and funding opportunities to increase support for invasive species prevention and management. Our government affairs work is non-partisan. Invasive species impacts all Americans throughout all ways of life.