Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 15, 2025
CISAW Youth Art Contest
Youth volunteers with the Mountains Restoration Trust help remove invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) from Malibu Creek in Southern California. Photo by John Burnap.
The goals of the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) are to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California's invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources.
Prevention is the most effective strategy in managing invasive species. However, hundreds of invasive plants and animals have already established in California and are rapidly spreading each year.
How Can You Participate?
- Check back in May for the 2025 Schedule of Events
- Attend the Invasive Lunch Webinars
- Watch CDFW's Facebook page for daily posts
- Volunteer for invasive species removal/habitat restoration projects.
- Attend an educational workshop or youth activity
- Join the statewide citizen science effort to monitor for invasive species.
- Make sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry (PDF) your boat after each outing.
- Learn about California’s invasive plants.
- Select native or non-invasive plants for your garden.
- Remove invasive plants from your property.
- Use only certified "weed-free" forage, hay, seed, mulch, soil, and gravel.
- Avoid spreading forest pests: buy your firewood where you burn it
- Prevent the spread of plant pathogens that damage and kill California's native plants and trees.
- Learn alternatives to releasing unwanted fish, aquatic plants, and other pets.
- Get to know your local invaders.
- Eat them. Yes, really. Find out who is edible and how to prepare them.
- Visit your favorite local, state, or national park, ecological reserve, recreational area, or nature center and ask about their volunteer programs.
- Learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species during your outdoor adventures from PlayCleanGo.
Fun and Educational Resources
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CISAW Partners
