Established by the Legislature in 2006, the Invasive Species Council is charged with developing and implementing a statewide invasive species strategic plan to coordinate detection, prevention, inventory, research, education, and funding.

Invasive species represent a major threat to Washington flora and fauna and they threaten to change the lifestyles and opportunities we expect. Major costs have been incurred already to attempt to control plants such as purple loosestrife, spartina, tansy ragwort, and scotch broom. Animals that have invaded our state include shad, green crabs, and bullfrogs. The creation of the Invasive Species Council is expected to help Washington focus on the highest priority actions.

Establishing Legislation
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5385
Final Bill Report ESSB5385

Contact Us:
Washington Invasive Species Council
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504-0917

Mailing Address:
PO Box 40917
Olympia, WA 98504-0917

Telephone: (360) 902-3000 FAX: (360) 902-3026
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD): (360) 902-1996
E-mail: InvasiveSpecies@rco.wa.gov
Clover Lockard
Executive Coordinator