CISMA
Wabash River Invasives Project (WRIP)
Our goal is to effectively target invasive species problems by engaging local interests and addressing invasive issues across various types of land ownership.
What are invasive species?
Invasive species are non-native species whose introduction cause or are likely to cause harm to the economy, the environment, and human health.
Invasive Species vs. Exotic Species
Exotic, non-indigenous, or non-native species are organisms that have been introduced by human activity into an ecosystem where they are not active.
Invasive species are exotic species that overrun or out-compete native species.
Useful Invasive Species Links
SICIM Calendar of Control
Terrestrial Plant Rule Fact Sheet
A Guide to the Regulated Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species of Indiana
https://www.entm.purdue.edu/iisc/pdf/IN_Regulated_Terrestrial_Invasive_Plant_Species_Guide_small.pdf
Invasive Species Management Program
https://conservationtools.org/guides/31-invasive-species-management-program
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/integrated-pest-management-ipm-principles
Invasive Plant AlterNATIVES
US Forest Service Native Plant Alternatives
https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/Native_Plant_Materials/Native_Gardening/alternatives.shtml
Landscape Uses of Native Plants
https://indiananativeplants.org/landscaping/landscape-uses-of-native-plants/
Top Garden Invasives / Native Alternatives
https://www.albertlandmanagement.com/2021/03/19/native-alternatives-to-invasive-plants/
Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/native-alternatives-to-invasive-plants.pdf
Landscaping with Plants Native to Indiana
https://www.in.gov/dnr/nature-preserves/files/np-LandscapingNativePlantsBrochure.pdf
Educate! Advocate! Eradicate!
Partners in Parke County and Vermillion County joined forces to create a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). CISMAs have been shown to effectively target invasive species problems by engaging local interests and addressing invasive issues across various types of land ownership. By working together at the local level, CISMAs and their partners are able to pool resources and knowledge to address mutual invasive species problems.
Everyone is Welcome!
Wabash River Invasives Project (WRIP) aims to effectively target invasive species by engaging local citizens and addressing invasive plant issues across various types of land ownership. There are so many ways you can get involved and learn more about our mission!
Volunteer with WRIP
- Weed Wrangle workdays
- Engage local partners
- Grant writing
- Tool trainings
- Monthly meetings
- Project planning
- Survey land
- Pesticide training
- Plant natives
- Raise awareness
- Organize workshops
Landowner Surveys
Do you have invasive plants on your property? We can identify and offer management advice for public and private land.
Want to stay up to date with our group? Follow us on Facebook, where we post upcoming events and meeting dates -> Wabash River Invasives Project
