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The SRISP focuses on educating, inventorying, and eradicating invasive plants in the scenic rivers.

The Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership (SRISP) was developed in 2018 to establish a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) within southern Missouri. A CISMA is partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, tribes, individuals, and various interested groups that manage invasive species (or weeds) in a defined area. A Memorandum of Understanding was implemented by over twenty federal and state agencies, Non-Government Organizations, landowners and others to recognize the importance of working together across boundaries to address the threats invasive species pose to Missouri’s native ecosystems. The SRISP covers the watersheds of the three National Scenic Riverways found in Missouri: The Current, Jack's Fork, and Eleven Point Rivers. Counties included in this partnership are Howell, Texas, Shannon, Carter, Butler, Dent, Reynolds, Ripley, and Oregon. This Partnership is consistent with the state-wide initiative goals of the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP). The goals of the SRISP include:
-Develop and maintain diverse partnerships that represent private landowners, concerned citizens, federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, outdoor recreation groups, agricultural industry, universities, local businesses and government.
-Decrease the impacts of invasive species to native plant and animal communities, public and private lands and other natural communities, agricultural lands, and local economies.
-Increase awareness through outreach, education, and training.

10/08/2026

The invasive Snakehead has been found in Oregon County. Make sure you know how to identify it and how to properly dispose of it if you happen to catch one. Throwing them out of the water is not enough - either remove their head or place them in a plastic bag.

Off with their heads! 😵 We recently removed a northern snakehead fish from a Missouri tributary to the Eleven Point River in Oregon County. Sadly, this latest find means the invasive fish is becoming more common in Missouri.

If you come across a northern snakehead, do not release it or throw it on the bank, as it could move back to the water or to a new waterbody. Northern snakehead are airbreathers 👀 and can live a considerable amount of time out of the water. Please kill the fish by severing its head, gutting it, or placing it in a sealed plastic bag.

Read more about this invasive fish and what you can do to assist in future management efforts at the link in the comments. 👇

10/01/2026

Have you wanted to start a native plant garden but don't know where to begin? Or maybe you have invasive landscaping plants and want to know how to remove them and what to replace them with. We have a workshop for you! Join us, along with MU Extension and the Missouri Prairie Foundation, to learn how to make your landscaping into a native plant paradise! The workshop starts at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 14th, at the Rolla Public Library. Please register at: https://pears.io/events/mu/10032/

09/29/2026

Check out our article in this summer's newsletter from the Missouri Invasive Plant Council and sign up for their quarterly e-newsletter to get more great updates

09/28/2026

We use this closed-system spraying approach to reduce exposure to herbicide concentrates. This also lets us make accurate mixtures and ensure we apply the correct mixture for the species we're treating.

As invasive species management programs grow in complexity, organizations are looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising safety or stewardship. Custom-blended herbicides, closed-transfer systems, and returnable packaging are helping crews reduce handling, minimize waste, and stay fo...

09/21/2026

Free workshop this Thursday in Houston, MO! Make sure to register today so we can have a FREE lunch for you:
https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220261

Cooler weather is coming, which means we're starting our landowner workshop series back up for the Fall! Join us, along with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation, MU Natural Resources Extension, and Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever in Missouri, in Houston for an invasive plant workshop. You'll learn how to identify common invasive plants, methods to get rid of them, safe herbicide application methods, and see first-hand how to control invasives at a nearby field site. A free lunch will be provided. Registration is limited, so be sure to use the link below to register:
https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220261

09/17/2026

One week until our invasive plant workshop in Houston, MO! Make sure to sign up today - spots are limited!
Registration link: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220261

09/10/2026

Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the Scenic Rivers region? Join the nature conservancy work a work day removing invasives in Grasshopper Hollow. Details in the post below:

Join us at Grasshopper Hollow for a volunteer day at the largest fen complex in unglaciated North America.

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

Do you have invasive bush honeysuckle on your property? Here's an easy way to identify it and multiple methods to get rid of it:

06/10/2026

Make sure you practice Play, Clean, Go on your next adventure so you're not spreading invasive species!

Address

18310 Main Street
Eminence, MO
65466

Telephone

+15732263241

Website

https://moinvasives.org/srisp/

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