Who We Are
Our Roots
State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Indiana's natural resources through invasive species management, education, outreach, and collaboration.
Originally established as the Southern Indiana Cooperative Weed Management Area (SICWMA), SICIM was officially incorporated on August 12, 2008. The organization grew from a collaborative effort among nonprofit groups, natural resource professionals, and community members who recognized the need for a coordinated approach to invasive species management in southern Indiana.
As invasive species management efforts evolved, so did SICIM. What began as a regional coalition has expanded into a statewide effort to support communities, landowners, and conservation partners in addressing the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species.
Indiana Invasives Initiative
In 2018, SICIM launched the Indiana Invasives Initiative (III) in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Through this initiative, SICIM supports the development and growth of Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) throughout Indiana. These local partnerships bring together landowners, conservation organizations, government agencies, and community members to coordinate invasive species management efforts.
The initiative provides educational programming, technical assistance, and support for communities working to prevent, manage, and reduce the impacts of invasive species.
Organizational Structure
SICIM is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by committees that help guide the organization's operations, finances, communications, and strategic direction.
SICIM's staff works with communities and conservation partners throughout Indiana to advance invasive species education, management, and local collaboration.