Accordion side navigation Invasive Species Program What are invasive species? How can I help? Report a sighting Invasive Species Action Week “Don't Let it Loose!” Campaign Community science Eye on Invasives newsletter California Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan Laws and regulations Species Caulerpa Golden Mussel Nutria Quagga/Zebra Mussel All Species See also: Marine Invasive Species Monitoring Program Invasive Mussel News Uninvited Guests: Protecting California from Invasive Species August 14, 2026 The following is being sent on behalf of the California Natural Resources Agency California Natural Resources Agency Hosts Discussion on California’s Growing Invasive Species Threat From golden mussels clogging waterways to invasive weeds fueling wildfires and pests threatening agriculture, invasive species pose a growing threat across California. Their impacts reach far beyond the environment, affecting water supplies, infrastructure, recreation, agriculture, and native wildlife. Join us to learn why this threat is growing and how California is responding through early detection, prevention, and coordinated management to protect our state in coming years. Register to Join What: Secretary Speaker Series: Uninvited Guests: Protecting California from Invasive Species When: Thursday, August 20 from noon to 1pm (PDT) California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross Jeff Dukes, Ph.D., Senior Staff Scientist, Carnegie Department Institution for Science Kristopher Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Manager, Division of Integrated Science and Engineering, California Department of Water Resources Tanya Meyer, Weed Management Area Coordinator, Yolo Resource Conservation District and Yolo County Sapna Thottathil, Deputy Director, Sustainable Pest Management, California Department of Pesticide Regulation Categories: General Tagged: Related Articles June 2: Defending the Golden State - Safeguarding California from Invasive Species Secretary Speaker Series: Defending the Golden State - Safeguarding California from Invasive Species Invasive Species Council of California announces Advisory Committee vacancies SACRAMENTO, July 3, 2026 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Natural Resources Agency are seeking nominations for two qualified individuals to serve on the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee (CISAC). Public Comment Opportunity: ISCC’s Invasive Species Grant Program DRAFT Application Guideline (solicitation to follow) In November 2024, California voters approved Proposition 4, a $10 billion Climate Bond designed to safeguard communities and natural resources from climate change. The Bond allocated $20 million for Invasive Species Grants. The California Department of Food and Agriculture on behalf of the Invasive Species Council of California (ISCC) will implement these programs. In 2026, ISCC plans to release a solicitation for the Invasive Species Grant (ISG) Program. The Bond requires CDFA to solicit public feedback on the program solicitation guidelines. We look forward to your partnership in shaping these programs. Golden Mussel Detections in California, October 2024-June 2025 Golden Mussel Detections in California, October 2024-June 2025 Invasive Species Council of California (ISCC) Annual Meeting, December 17, 2024 Forwarding invitation for ISCC annual meeting on December 17, 2024. WGA Biosecurity and Invasive Species Initiative WGA Biosecurity and Invasive Species Initiative webinar announcement Comments are closed.