The Legislature finds that:

(1) The land, water, and other resources of Nebraska are being severely impacted by the invasion of an increasing number of harmful invasive species;

(2) These impacts are resulting in damage to Nebraska's environment and causing economic hardships; and

(3) The multitude of public and private organizations with an interest in controlling and preventing the spread of harmful invasive species in Nebraska need a mechanism for cooperation, communication, collaboration, and developing a statewide plan of action to meet these threats.