Mission Statement

The Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network aims to reduce the compounding effects of invasive species and climate change by synthesizing relevant science, sharing the needs and knowledge of practitioners, building stronger communities of scientists and practitioners, and conducting priority research. Our network includes invasion scientists, climate scientists, natural resource managers and practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders from the broader public. 

Images (from upper left): Emerald ash borer (credit: USDA), Bittersweet (credit: Jay Cross), Asian longhorned beetle damage (credit: USDA), Purple loosestrife (credit: Liz West), Japanese Barberry (credit: USDA), Spongy moth caterpillar (credit: James Appleby)