Video of the Day- Obama Signs Executive Order On
Safeguarding from Invasive, Non-Native or 'Alien Species'
Executive Order 13112 of February 3, 1999 (Invasive Species), called
upon executive departments and agencies to take steps to prevent the
introduction and spread of invasive species, and to support efforts to
eradicate and control invasive species that are established. Executive
Order 13112 also created a coordinating body -- the Invasive Species
Council, also referred to as the National Invasive Species Council -- to
oversee implementation of the order, encourage proactive planning and
action, develop recommendations for international cooperation, and take
other steps to improve the Federal response to invasive species. Past
efforts at preventing, eradicating, and controlling invasive species
demonstrated that collaboration across Federal, State, local, tribal,
and territorial government; stakeholders; and the private sector is
critical to minimizing the spread of invasive species and that
coordinated action is necessary to protect the assets and security of
the United States.
