National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 26 – March 1, 2024
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. NISAW is powered by The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), which supports local, state, tribal, federal, regional, and national organizations to make NISAW […]
Grants available from Michigan Invasive Species Program
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2021 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 […]
Exotic Pet Surrender, Stevens Point Wisconsin
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) is hosting a pet surrender and adoption event in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on August 22. Exotic pet owners who are no longer able to care for their companion animals can surrender their pet with no questions asked. JRAAR will find a suitable home for surrendered pets to protect both the […]
Exotic Pet Surrender Program Continues
The Exotic Pet Surrender initiative in Wisconsin continues this weekend with an event in Monona. These events help find homes for pets that owners are no longer able to care for, and in the process, help protect both the animals and the environment. While it may seem that releasing your animal is the right thing […]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part II May 15-22
The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) announces National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) Part II is being held from May 15-22, 2021. NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Organized by NAISMA, NISAW encourages representatives […]