The Nebraska Invasive Species Council shall:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 37-1404

  • Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(1) Recommend action to minimize the effects of harmful invasive species on Nebraska’s citizens in order to promote the economic and environmental well-being of the state;

(2) Develop and periodically update a statewide adaptive management plan for invasive species as described in section 37-1405 ;

(3) Serve as a forum for discussion, identification, and understanding of invasive species issues;

(4) Facilitate the communication, cooperation, and coordination of local, state, federal, private, and nongovernmental entities for the prevention, control, and management of invasive species;

(5) Assist with public outreach and awareness of invasive species issues; and

(6) Provide information to the Legislature for decision making, planning, and coordination of invasive species management and prevention.