DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan Revision

The Department of the Interior is revising its Invasive Species Strategic Plan (plan). As part of this revision, the Department seeks perspectives and input on priorities related to invasive species management.  

In July, the Department is hosting virtual listening sessions for Alaska Native Corporations, County Officials, federally-recognized Indian Tribes, Governors of States and U.S. Territories, and the Native Hawaiian Community, or their designees. The purpose is to understand current and emerging invasive species priorities and issues of importance. The Department aims to post the draft revised plan in the Federal Register this fall for public comment. 

Background 

The Department released its inaugural five-year invasive species strategic plan in January 2021, pursuant to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. That plan was informed by extensive engagement with federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, the Native Hawaiian Community, States, County governments, territories, federal agencies, and others. In February 2026, the Department announced an Accomplishments Report describing progress implementing the plan in collaboration with federal and non-federal entities. DOI anticipates using the 2021-2025 DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan as the foundation for the next plan. 

Invasive Species Issues and Key Questions for Input 

Non-native invasive plants, animals, and pathogens cause a wide variety of economic and environmental problems. Cooperation is critical to successfully prevent, eradicate, and control invasive species. Expertise and perspectives sought during the listening sessions includes, but are not limited to the following topics: 

  • New and emerging invasive species issues of greatest concern to protect economic, natural, and cultural resources;
  • Opportunities to address invasive species at a meaningful scale to achieve effective outcomes;
  • lnterjurisdictional efforts needed to prevent, detect, eradicate, and control invasive species; and
  • Specific areas of interest to emphasize in the revised plan. 

Additionally, input is sought on one or more of the following questions, focused on issues and actions that are within DOI’s mission and authorities to address: 

Reference Materials 

Written Comments 

DOI is accepting written comments until 5:00 p.m. ET, July 31, 2026, via email to invasivespecies@ios.doi.gov (please include "Comments: DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan Revision" in the subject line of the email) or mail to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Policy Analysis-Mailstop 3530, ATTN: Invasive Species Comments, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. 

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