FY2010-26 Supporting Formation Of A Statewide Invasive Species Advisory Council1 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
2 Requested by: PWSRCAC
3 Drafted by: PWSRCAC
Introduced on: 02/18/2010
4 Adopted on: 02/18/2010
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6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO. FY 2010 -26
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9 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
10 SUPPORTING FORMATION OF A STATEWIDE
11 INVASIVE SPECIES ADVISORY COUNCIL
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13 WHEREAS, invasive species have proven worldwide to be a threat to natural resources and
14 economies by competing with native species, crop, degrading fish and wildlife habitat and
15 decreasing property values; and
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17 WHEREAS, plants, animals, fish, and invertebrates introduced into an environment devoid of
18 their natural predators can irreversibly destroy an ecosystem, including local ecosystems such as
19 Resurrection Bay thereby impacting the natural environment and economy essential to the health
20 and well being of the community of Kodiak; and
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22 WHEREAS, Alaska suffers the effects of invasive Atlantic salmon, pike, reed canary grass,
23 Japanese knotweed, Canadian thistle, orange hawkweed, spotted knapweed, and garlic mustard
24 among others; and
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26 WHEREAS, managing invasive species when they are in small incipient populations is the
27 most cost effective way to prevent damage to resources and the economy;
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29 WHEREAS, other states have established Invasive Species Councils to provide affected
30 stakeholders a cooperative, comprehensive, and integrated means of communicating, prioritizing
31 action, planning, and coordinating efforts toward prevention and management of invasive
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34 WHEREAS, a councils' coordinated approach will serve many essential functions in advancing
35 invasive species management including compatibility of collected data, enhanced education, and
36 outreach associated with invasive species, identifying shared priorities and avoiding duplication
37 of efforts;
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39 WHEREAS, Alaska has a unique opportunity to be proactive and work collaboratively to
40 reduce the introduction of new species and mange efforts related to species that have already
41 entered the state; and
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43 WHEREAS, states with invasive species councils are likely to be more successful in securing
44 federal funding; and
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46 WHEREAS, a statewide council coordinating with federal partners will bring success to
47 minimizing the impacts of invasive species in Alaska; and
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49 WHEREAS, funding spent on a council will pay dividends in the significant amount of money
50 not spent on managing weeds, pests, and aquatic invaders.
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52 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
53 BOROUGH THAT:
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55 SECTION 1. The Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough supports the formation of a state -
56 wide advisory council within the Governor's Office to advise the Governor, other
57 policy makers, and management in the development of a strategic plan
58 implemented to prevent and control invasive species by coordinating efforts,
59 prioritizing action, streamlining management of associated challenges,
60 identifying information gaps, and implementing early detection and rapid
61 response plans.
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63 SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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65 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
66 THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010
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73 ATTEST: j Jerome M. Selby, Borough Mayo
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77 Nova M. Javier, MM , Borough Clerk
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Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2010 -26
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