If left uncontrolled, invasive species can cover forests, choking out native plants, trees, and wildlife. Removing these invasive species can help restore forests.
Read MoreInvasive species out-compete native species and disrupt ecosystem balance. Removal of invasive species helps restore native populations and ecosystem health.
Read MoreDo you have invasive species on your property? Perhaps you’ve noticed little…
Read MoreHelp us reach our goal of removing 1 million invasive plants by tracking removals in your own community! We’re working to stop the spread of harmful invasive plants in a 22-county area in the Ohio River Valley, but we can’t do this important work without you.
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ORV CISMA awarded grants from Duke Energy Foundation and L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation to continue invasive plant species removal We’re being invaded. But this invasion isn’t of the extraterrestrial variety. We’re experiencing an invasive plant invasion –…
Read MoreWEBINAR RECORDING: You can access the webinar recording here. ORV CISMA presented a webinar on two invasive species of growing concern that everyone should be aware of: Tree of Heaven and the Spotted Lanternfly. Bob Bruner, Exotic Forest Pest Specialist, Purdue University…
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Lloyd Library and Museum is hosting a presentation on the invasive Callery Pear Tree Wednesday, March 8 from 7-8 pm Learn more and register Few plant species have captured our delight and eventually our disdain as has…
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ORV CISMA is a coalition of NGOs, agencies, and businesses working to control and remove invasive species in a 22-county area in the Ohio River Valley.
