Invasive Species Council
There is a joint Invasive Species Council and Invasive Species Advisory Committee Meeting on October 3rd from 10:00 - 2:00 at The Department of Agriculture & Markets, 10B Airline Drive, Albany NY.
Meeting agenda (PDF)
About the Council
The Invasive Species Council (Council) is a statutory body that was created in 2008 by Title 17, Section 9 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL). The Council was created to coordinate among multiple State entities and partners in addressing the environmental and economic threats of invasive species. The legislation defines invasive species as "a species that is: (a) non-native to the ecosystem under consideration; and (b) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health."
Invasive Species Advisory Committee
The previous Invasive Species Advisory Committee Meeting was on June 20 from 10am-1:30pm at 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. View the meeting agenda (PDF).
Meeting Minutes
Past meeting minutes:
- December 2022 meeting minutes (PDF)
- October 2022 meeting minutes (PDF)
- June 2022 meeting minutes (PDF)
- September 2023 meeting minutes (PDF)
About the Committee
The Invasive Species Advisory Committee (Committee) is a statutory body created in 2008 by Title 17, Section 9 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) to provide information, advice and guidance to the Invasive Species Council. Up to 25 members from stakeholder organizations described or specified in the law constitute the Committee.
