CISMA

Wabash River Invasives Project (WRIP)


Our goal is to effectively target invasive species problems by engaging local interests and addressing invasive issues across various types of land ownership.

What are invasive species?


Invasive species are non-native species whose introduction cause or are likely to cause harm to the economy, the environment, and human health.

Invasive Species vs. Exotic Species


Exotic, non-indigenous, or non-native species are organisms that have been introduced by human activity into an ecosystem where they are not active.


Invasive species are exotic species that overrun or out-compete native species.

Useful Invasive Species Links

Invasive Plant AlterNATIVES

Educate! Advocate! Eradicate!


Partners in Parke County and Vermillion County joined forces to create a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). CISMAs have been shown to effectively target invasive species problems by engaging local interests and addressing invasive issues across various types of land ownership. By working together at the local level, CISMAs and their partners are able to pool resources and knowledge to address mutual invasive species problems. 



Everyone is Welcome!


Wabash River Invasives Project (WRIP) aims to effectively target invasive species by engaging local citizens and addressing invasive plant issues across various types of land ownership. There are so many ways you can get involved and learn more about our mission!



 Volunteer with WRIP


  1. Weed Wrangle workdays
  2. Engage local partners
  3. Grant writing
  4. Tool trainings
  5. Monthly meetings
  6. Project planning
  7. Survey land
  8. Pesticide training
  9. Plant natives
  10. Raise awareness
  11. Organize workshops



Landowner Surveys


Do you have invasive plants on your property? We can identify and offer management advice for public and private land. 


Want to stay up to date with our group? Follow us on Facebook, where we post upcoming events and meeting dates -> Wabash River Invasives Project