Osceola CISMA

- Holds regular meetings to share information about invasive species, grant opportunities, and networking.
- Conducts workshops on invasive species identification and control methods, bringing in experts to address a wide range of invasive species issues.
- Helps raise awareness of emerging threats with prioritization of new species to watch out for and creation of identification materials.
-Encourages reporting invasive plants to the Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (www.IveGot1.org) and monitors alerts of new species reports for Early Detection and Rapid Response efforts.
- Coordinates invasive plant and animal removal projects, particularly for Rapid Response to new invasive species
- Coordinates outreach and education efforts including Air Potato Mega Raid, Exotic Pet Amnesty Day, Invasive Species Awareness Week, and more.