In response to this problem, the Federal Interagency Committee for Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW), established through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by 17 Federal Agencies, developed a National Strategy for Invasive Plant Management. The plan is based on three major goals: Effective Prevention, Effective Management (utilizing Integrated Pest Management techniques), and Effective Restoration.

Subsequent to the development of this strategic plan, numerous Cooperators came forth in support of the plan, representing State governments, Tribal nations, individual companies, commercial associations, professional societies, and interest group societies.These Cooperators all agreed to work within their various groups toward advancing actions needed to reach the goals and objectives of the invasive plant species strategic plan.