ECO Rotary Speaker: Erin Bishop with Oahu Invasive Species Committee

​The Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) is a voluntary partnership of federal, state, county, and community members dedicated to detecting and managing priority invasive species on Oʻahu. As OISC’s Outreach Coordinator, Erin Bishop supports this mission by leading public education efforts, developing outreach programs, and collaborating with agencies to strengthen early detection and rapid response.  

​The Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) is a collaborative program focused on protecting Oʻahu from the most high-impact invasive species. Our work includes early detection, rapid response, and long-term control of priority pests such as little fire ants, coqui frogs, and invasive plants like miconia and devil weed. OISC partners with state and federal agencies, community groups, and landowners to survey, treat, monitor, and prevent the spread of these species across the island. Through outreach, field operations, and science-based strategies, we aim to safeguard Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems, agriculture, and communities.