Invasive Species

The National Institute of Invasive Species Science

The National Institute of Invasive Species Science is a consortium of government and non-government organizations formed to develop cooperative approaches for invasive species science that meet the urgent needs of land managers and the public. Administratively housed at the U.S. Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center in Colorado, the National Institute of Invasive Species Science provides a hub for invasive species science collaboration, coordination, and integration across agencies and disciplines.


NBII Invasive Species Node (ISIN)

The ISIN is a data management portal for invasive plants, animals, and pathogens in the U.S. It coordinates invasive species information from other NBII nodes, several USGS Science Centers, and other government and non-government partners. The ISIN is working to create an early detection and rapid response information system for the control of invasive species in the United States.  It includes global scale data on invasive species, monitoring protocols, models, and a search engine.  The ISIN has developed partnerships with government and non-government organizations both nationally and internationally and funds numerous research projects.