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Welcome to KISC!

The Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee (KISC) is a voluntary partnership of government, private and non-profit organizations, and concerned individuals working to prevent, control, or eliminate the most threatening invasive plant and animal species in order to preserve Kauaʻi’s native biodiversity and minimize adverse ecological, economic and social impacts.

KISC Pests

Learn about KISC’s priority and early detection species

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Report Pests

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KISC News & Blog

Saturday November 7 is the annual Arbor Day plant giveaway sponsored by Kauai Landscape Industry Council -- mark your … Continue reading...

Rapid Ohia Death

ʻŌhiʻa (Metrosideros polymorpha), a keystone species in Hawaiʻi’s native forests, faces a new threat in the form of a new fungal disease called Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD). First detected on Hawaiʻi Island a half-dozen years ago, more than a million ʻōhiʻa on Hawaiʻi island have died from two new fungi, unknown to science before. In 2018, the disease was found for the first time on Kauai. There is currently no known cure for affected trees, so preventing the spread of this disease is vital. 

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Due to COVID-19, we regret that all KISC public outreach events are cancelled until further notice.

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Being Pono

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Plant of the Week

Did you know Kauai has 3 invasive plants that are all called “butterfly bush”?

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Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC)
Office: (808) 821-1490
E-mail: KISC@hawaii.edu

On Kauai and think you've seen a mongoose?
Call (808) 821-1490 Immediately!

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