The Washington State Invasive Species Council convenes for a hybrid meeting in Olympia.
Agenda:
- Welcome and Call to Order
- Council Staff Report
- Using Ballast Water Reports to Assess Introduction Risk of Invasive Species
- Invasive Freshwater Mussel Prevention and Readiness Update
- Break
- State Use of Agricultural Spray Drones – Case Studies from Washington Department of Transportation and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Overview of Washington Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program’s Invasives Ranking System
- Moment of Silence in Honor of Karen Ripley
- Lunch
- 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Adoption (Decision)
- Addition of English Ivy to State Quarantine List
- Farewell from the Executive Coordinator
- Break
- General Update Roundtable (5 min each)
- Future Meeting Planning Roundtable Discussion
- General Public Comment
- Adjourn