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SUMMARY:eDNA Summit: From Detection to Decision: Environmental DNA for Invasive Species Management
DESCRIPTION:The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s inaugural eDNA Summit: From Detection to Decision: Environmental DNA for Invasive Species Management will be held virtually on September 9\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Central. This summit will explore how environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming invasive species management by providing powerful new tools for early detection\, monitoring\, and decision making. The event will bring together researchers\, natural resource managers\, and practitioners from across North America to share practical applications\, emerging technologies\, and lessons learned from implementing eDNA in real-world management programs. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nAs eDNA becomes an increasingly valuable tool for invasive species management\, natural resource professionals are looking beyond the science to understand how it can be effectively integrated into operational programs. This summit is designed to bridge that gap by highlighting how eDNA is informing management decisions in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. \n\n\n\nThrough presentations from leading experts\, participants will explore the full spectrum of eDNA applications from early detection and surveillance to emerging technologies and successful implementation. Sessions will feature case studies demonstrating how eDNA is helping guide invasive species management while also addressing the partnerships\, standards\, and practical considerations needed to move this technology from research into routine practice. \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\nPresentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnvironmental DNA and the Future of Invasive Species ManagementPresented by Adam Sepulveda\, USGS \n\n\n\nAdam Sepulveda is a Research Zoologist with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center in Bozeman\, Montana. Adam leads regional and national-level research programs on aquatic invasive species and biological threat surveillance\, with a focus on the development\, validation and application of environmental DNA (eDNA) tools. Currently\, he is the coordinator of the Rapid Environmental DNA Assessment and Deployment Initiative & Network (READI-Net) that is developing eDNA autosampler platforms and workflows to enhance early detection capacity for aquatic invasive species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstablishing Species Baselines and Monitoring Mexico’s Inland Aquatic Systems Using Environmental DNAPresented by Manuel Elías Gutiérrez\, ECOSUR \n\n\n\nManuel is full-time researcher at the ECOSUR since 1997\, and is the Representative of Mexico in the megaproject International Barcode of Life. He graduated as a Biologist by the National Autonomous University of Mexico\, both in Aquatic Ecology. His current research theme is the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater zooplankton\, with emphasis on the southeastern region of our country. He has participated in the description of new Mexican species\, genus and subfamily of copepods. He has given lectures and talks in many countries including Canada\, Korea\, Germany\, China\, etc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing eDNA for Invasive Northern Pike Detections in Southcentral AlaskaPresented by Parker Bradley\, Alaska Department of Fish and Game \n\n\n\nThis presentation will go over a brief background of invasive northern pike in Southcentral Alaska and highlight the eDNA work we have done to detect northern pike. Parker will highlight one particular case study in the Cottonwood Creek drainage where both spring\, fall\, and winter sampling occurred to detect a small population of invasive pike.  \n\n\n\nParker Bradley is the Region II Invasive Species Coordinator for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish. He’s been in this role since January\, but previously he was an Invasive Species Biologist\, focusing mainly on invasive pike since 2018. Prior to that he was a Habitat Biologist with ADF&G. He earned his master’s degree in Fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and received his bachelor’s from the University of Kentucky and University of Montana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLessons from the Golden Mussel Response: Using eDNA for Early Detection and Coordinated MonitoringPresented by Dr. Yale Passamaneck\, Bureau of Reclamation \n\n\n\nThe golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) is a freshwater bivalve that is native to China. Introduced populations have spread widely in East Asia and South America and have caused significant impacts to water distribution and hydropower operations due to the high densities at which this fouling species can settle on hard substrates. In late 2024 the species was discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California\, the first identification of the species in North America. Since that identification\, the Bureau of Reclamation\, the State of California\, and other agencies have collaborated to optimize methods for environmental DNA (eDNA) detection of golden mussels\, and the Bureau of Reclamation’s Invasive Species Laboratory has deployed eDNA monitoring for golden mussels across the Western United states. \n\n\n\nYale Passamaneck has been a biologist with the Bureau of Reclamation’s Invasive Species Laboratory in Denver for 11 years and has used molecular biology tools to study a wide variety of invertebrate taxa for the last 28 years. At Reclamation\, Yale has focused on the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) and genomic tools for early detection\, monitoring\, and biocontrol of invasive mussel populations\, as well as other nonindigenous and native aquatic species. Since the identification of golden mussel populations in 2024\, Yale has collaborated with the State of California and other agencies on the optimization and deployment of eDNA assays for the early detection of this rapidly spreading invasive species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplying Environmental DNA to Terrestrial Invasive Species Detection and ManagementPresented by Toni Piaggio\, USDA APHIS \n\n\n\nI will share how we have applied eDNA for detection of invasive terrestrial species in adaptive management contexts. The next frontier is using this tool for genetic biocontrol monitoring and validating field-based tools for rapid assessments. \n\n\n\nMy research focuses on the application and development of genetic tools by combining data from these tools and natural history approaches to aid and inform management of wildlife and wildlife pathogens. I have focused on encouraging and facilitating collaborative efforts with various management agencies to inform management actions. I find it very rewarding to coordinate the various interests of multiple agencies and other groups to achieve a common goal of managing human-wildlife conflict while protecting biological diversity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of multiplex digital PCR assays for eDNA monitoring of invasive reptiles in Florida\, USAPresented by Melody Bloch\, University of Florida \n\n\n\nFlorida\, U.S.A.\, is a known hotspot for biological invasions. The impact of invasive reptiles on Everglades restoration efforts is of particular concern. Invasive reptiles are often sympatric and have been expanding their ranges in Florida\, increasing the need for multi-taxa detection and monitoring capabilities. Traditional methods for monitoring invasive reptiles\, such as visual detection\, have been unreliable since species are often cryptic or difficult to access. Environmental DNA monitoring is a promising solution to this issue. We developed and optimized multiplex digital PCR assays for the simultaneous detection of multiple invasive reptile species in Florida. Targeted taxa include constrictor snakes\, crocodylians\, monitor lizards\, and tegu lizards. These assays are highly specific to the corresponding target species\, with no cross-amplification and high levels of sensitivity. In addition to water samples\, we explore applications of these assays for detection in soil\, vegetation\, and mosquitoes. \n\n\n\nMelody Bloch is a PhD student in the Vector Entomology Lab at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in entomology and nematology from UF. Her prior research focused on using molecular techniques to improve the detection of plant pathogens and their vectors. Now\, her focus has expanded to using these techniques\, along with environmental DNA\, to detect and monitor a variety of invasive species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse of eDNA in the early detection of forest insect pests: finding the needle in the haystackPresented by Julie Lockwood\, Rutgers University \n\n\n\nThere has been substantial recent progress in deploying environmental DNA (eDNA) for early detection of invasive forest insect pests\, a critical challenge because management success often depends on detecting species at very low abundance. I highlight the limitations of conventional forest insect pest surveillance\, in which detection probability is constrained by pest abundance\, trap efficiency\, and sampling effort. I detail the development of a tree-surface eDNA sampling pipeline with contamination controls and demonstrate its applications for detecting satellite populations of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) across a large highway network. Our highway corridor surveys showed extensive eDNA detection across New York State and a marked improvement in detection probability compared with conventional approaches\, offering a rapid\, scalable surveillance method. We are developing similar approaches to those used for other impactful insect pests of North American forests\, learning with each application. Based on our experience thus far\, we have posited that eDNA technology is operationally ready\, though regulatory frameworks\, standardization\, communication\, and cost reduction remain important challenges. \n\n\n\nA Rutgers faculty member since 2004\, Julie Lockwood is a global leader in the study of invasive species and the negative economic\, ecological\, and social impacts they can impose. Julie has provided critical scientific evidence for the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in the face of climate change. Her work on the rising rates of species invasions and extinctions has led to widespread recognition of global-scale shifts in biodiversity\, which she and her colleagues have termed “biotic homogenization.” She is fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Ecological Society of America\, and she contributes to the United Nations intergovernmental Science-Society Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Julie served as Interim Director of the Rutgers Institute of Earth\, Ocean\, and Atmospheric Sciences from February\, 2022 until September of 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvaluating the potential of airborne eDNA for invasive species detection in shipping containersPresented by Stephen Spear\, USGS \n\n\n\nCargo shipments remain a primary pathway for the accidental introduction of invasive species to remote Pacific islands\, posing significant biosecurity risks. Visual inspections are often insufficient due to the complexity of cargo and the small size of many invasive insects. We evaluated whether airborne eDNA could detect invasive insects using both an experimental trial and a real-world shipment example. Using fan-powered filters\, we successfully detected eDNA from invasive ants and mosquitoes in the experimental setup\, and from a diversity of invertebrate taxa in the real-world shipment. However\, our results showed that airborne eDNA inside containers can originate from both internal and external sources\, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact location of the pests. This emphasizes the importance of refining protocols to ensure reliable detection and minimize false positives. As this technology advances\, airborne eDNA could provide managers with a sensitive\, practical tool for early detection and prevention of pest introductions via cargo shipments\, ultimately strengthening island biosecurity. \n\n\n\nStephen began his career as a conservation scientist with the Orianne Society\, a reptile and amphibian conservation organization and concurrently as a visiting scientist with the University of Idaho. During this time he worked on landscape genetics of snakes\, developed an eDNA monitoring program for eastern hellbender\, and initiated a bushmaster conservation program in Costa Rica. After six years at Orianne Society\, he worked for four years as Director of Wildlife Ecology at The Wilds\, an Association of Zoos and Aquariums institution in eastern Ohio\, where he oversaw hellbender and American burying beetle headstarting and reintroduction\, conducted site-level ecological studies\, and continued his work on eDNA and genomic projects. His USGS research portfolio includes advancing environmental DNA detection and use as an early detection and rapid response tool for management of invasive species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSample. Sense. Respond. – Autonomous Robotics for Real-Time eDNA MonitoringPresented by Kristine Moody\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory \n\n\n\nThis talk explores the transformative role of autonomous robotics in aquatic biodiversity assessments\, marking a shift from labor-intensive manual methods to a new era of persistent\, high-resolution monitoring. It provides an overview of eDNA sampling and sensing requirements for real-time mitigation and management\, the commercial landscape of automated systems\, and emerging technology that will accelerate eDNA monitoring at scale. This talk will also touch on the ORNL-developed eDNA-bot\, a system that has evolved from a manual benchtop prototype into a single-use cartridge platform. By integrating a novel pump-free water intake mechanism and specialized eDNA capture chemistry with real-time species sensing\, eDNA-bot eliminates cross-contamination risks and reduces the operational footprint. Ultimately\, the advancement of fit-for-purpose autonomous eDNA systems will facilitate real-time invasive species detection\, providing the critical biological insights necessary to enable rapid management responses in dynamic aquatic environments. \n\n\n\nDr. Kristine Moody is a Molecular Ecologist at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in east Tennessee. Her research interests span evolutionary ecology\, population genetics and connectivity\, invasive species management\, and conservation. She leads a team of engineers\, computer scientists\, fisheries biologists\, and geneticists developing new technologies for environmental DNA (eDNA) research in hydropower and marine energy installations. This work involves interagency and industry partnerships to hopefully bridge the gap between eDNA research\, tech transfer and commercialization\, and sector adoption. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\neDNA 4.0: The Use of Targeted Capture for Species DetectionPresented by Joseph Craine\, Jonah Ventures \n\n\n\nTargeted capture using RNA baits represents a new generation of environmental DNA analysis that combines the sensitivity of targeted assays with the broad taxonomic coverage of metabarcoding. This presentation will describe how large\, customizable bait panels can support simultaneous surveillance for numerous invasive species while also recovering near-complete barcode regions that strengthen taxonomic confidence. Results from Boulder Creek\, Colorado\, will illustrate the ability of targeted capture to detect diverse aquatic organisms\, including non-native species\, from complex environmental samples. The presentation will also discuss how standardized bait panels could be scaled for early detection\, regional monitoring\, and rapid expansion as new invasive-species priorities emerge. \n\n\n\nJoseph Craine is an ecologist and the founder and CEO of Jonah Ventures\, an environmental DNA laboratory established in 2014. Jonah Ventures processes more than 50\,000 samples annually for biodiversity assessment\, species detection\, and ecological monitoring. Craine’s work focuses on developing and applying molecular tools—including DNA metabarcoding and targeted capture with RNA baits—to detect invasive species\, characterize aquatic and terrestrial communities\, and improve the scalability of environmental monitoring. He has authored or coauthored more than 140 peer-reviewed publications spanning ecology\, biodiversity\, and environmental DNA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow standards and guidelines can build trust and reliability in eDNA dataPresented by Katy Klymus\, USGS \n\n\n\nEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) methods have become increasingly popular enabling non-invasive and non-destructive monitoring for target taxa. The high scalability of eDNA methods allow increased spatial and temporal scale monitoring to improve biodiversity distributional data and biosurveillance of invasive species. However\, the adoption of eDNA tools for real-world applications has been hindered by the lack of standardized workflows and metadata reporting guidelines that ensure reproducible results. National and international groups are working towards development of such standards. Here I provide an overview on the role that informal and formal guidelines and standards play in increasing trust\, reliability and reproducibility of eDNA tools and data from national and global perspetives. I discuss the work being done through a recently developed iESTF (International eDNA standardization taskforce) subgroup on the development of an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) level eDNA standard for targeted assays (i.e. qPCR\, dPCR). Finally\, I will discuss the formation of an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) technical advisory group that provides U.S. technical expertise on the water quality and eDNA standards that are working through the ISO pipeline. \n\n\n\nKaty is a research biologist at the Columbia Environmental Research Center\, with the USGS in Columbia\, Missouri. Since joining the USGS in 2016\, Katy has focused on applying genetic and genomic tools to support wildlife management. She specifically focuses on developing environmental DNA tools for biodiversity monitoring\, is actively involved in the drafting of international standards for genetic analyses\, and collaborates on synthetic biology projects for invasive species management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Detection to Decision: Managing New Zealand Mudsnails with eDNAPresented by Jennifer Graves\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \n\n\n\nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Alchesay National Fish Hatchery produces trout for stocking in tribal waters across the southwestern United States\, while contending with the persistent threat of New Zealand mudsnail invasion. This presentation will highlight how environmental DNA (eDNA) is applied at the facility to monitor for this aquatic invasive species and will walk through a successful early detection and rapid response event. Key factors that contributed to this success\, along with lessons learned\, will be shared to help resource managers facing similar challenges strengthen their own monitoring and response strategies. \n\n\n\nJennifer Graves is a biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. She provides technical and financial assistance to private and tribal partners who are interested in habitat restoration on their lands for the benefit of federal trust resources. Jennifer also assists the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in various native fish work\, including monitoring populations of Razorback Sucker\, Humpback Chub\, and Apache Trout\, conducting and monitoring habitat restoration projects\, and serving as the lead aquatic invasive species biologist for work at Alchesay National Fish Hatchery. Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree from Juniata College and a master’s degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work\, Jennifer loves to hang out with her multitude of pets\, hike\, travel\, and fly fish across the west by completing various state trout slams and the Western Native Trout Challenge.
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SUMMARY:Annual Biocontrol Summit: Successes in Biocontrol – Weed Management’s Silent Hero
DESCRIPTION:The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 6th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will be held virtually on December 4\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST. This annual event shares the latest advances in classical weed biocontrol research with invasive plant managers and educators across North America\, fostering connections between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, the Classical Biocontrol Committee will highlight the often-overlooked successes of biocontrol—stories of meaningful impact that rarely make headlines. Our invited speakers include both broad-scope land managers and leading biocontrol experts\, each sharing firsthand experiences of success—whether through measurable reductions in target weeds or through enhanced community engagement. With current decreases in funding\, support\, and federal biocontrol positions in the U.S.\, many potential future successes are at risk of being lost. These proven programs can serve as models for future programs and demonstrate the value of continued support for biocontrol efforts. \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA
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SUMMARY:Invasive Upcycling Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join Invasive Impact Initiatives and the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) for the Invasive Upcycling Summit—a virtual event highlighting how creativity and environmental stewardship can intersect to solve pressing ecological challenges caused by invasive species. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive summit will feature changemakers who are transforming invasive species into useful\, sustainable products by collaborating with local invasive experts. Along the way\, they’re also educating communities about the ecological damage invasive species cause and inspiring new approaches to environmental care and circular design. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a conservationist\, artist\, educator\, or curious citizen\, you’ll walk away with fresh tools\, connections\, and ideas to reimagine restoration and resilience in your own community. \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Invasive Impact Initiatives at invasiveimpact.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nLorena James\, Invasive Impact Initiatives\n\n\n\n\n\nLorena James is an ecopreneur and founder of Invasive Impact Initiatives\, a youth-led platform dedicated to uplifting and connecting invasive species upcyclers worldwide. Based between Buffalo\, NY – on Haudenosaunee land – and Charlotte\, NC – on the traditional lands of the Catawba\, Cheraw\, Sugeree\, and Waxhaw peoples – Lorena builds networks\, resources\, and public awareness to transform ecological challenges into creative environmental solutions. Through workshops\, toolkits\, and storytelling\, she amplifies voices in the invasive upcycling community—highlighting innovations from art supplies to regenerative materials. Her work centers on collaboration\, circularity\, and intergenerational learning\, fostering a global community restoring ecosystems and reimagining our relationship with nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoshua Ralph\, Invasive Art Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\nJoshua Ralph is a community-engaged eco-artist and facilitator originally from Treaty 2 Territory\, of mixed English\, Scottish\, and Métis heritage. Based on the unceded lands of the Squamish\, Musqueam\, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations\, they lead Invasive Art Initiative — a traveling project that transforms invasive plant species into art supplies like pencils\, inks\, soaps\, and paper\, intertwining ecology and creative expression. Their work\, rooted in caring for changing ecologies\, spans workshops\, field restoration\, and public outreach. Joshua has collaborated with numerous environmental groups\, facilitated public speaking events\, and gained recognition for innovative environmental outreach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErica Mulder\, Bramble Threads\n\n\n\n\n\nErica Mulder is the creative force behind Bramble Threads\, where she champions eco-art by transforming invasive plants into engaging\, usable crafts. Through hands-on workshops—like creating wreaths from native and invasive species—she educates communities on sustainable stewardship and local ecosystems. Featured in events such as the Eco-Arts Festival “Free the Fern\,” Erica highlights the beauty and utility found in overlooked plants like invasive ivy. With a passion for land-care and upcycling\, her work blurs the lines between art\, ecology\, and education\, inspiring others to reimagine nature’s resources and nurture a deeper connection to their surroundings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJade Hoyer\, Colors of Home\n\n\n\n\n\nJade Hoyer is a Minnesota-based artist and educator whose practice engages social and environmental narratives through printmaking\, hand-papermaking\, and installation. She has explored the ecological and cultural implications of invasive plant species\, transforming them into papermaking fibers and art materials. By reimagining these species as creative resources\, Jade invites conversations on environmental stewardship\, colonial histories\, and human impact on ecosystems. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally\, and is included in collections from the Philippines to Brazil. As an assistant professor of art at Carleton College\, she integrates invasive upcycling into her teaching\, fostering dialogue at the intersection of art and ecology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYolanda Barrios\, CONABIO\, Facilitator for Mexican Artisan Collaborators (XCAL ‘ ARTE)\n\n\n\n\n\nYolanda Barrios is a seasoned invasive species specialist at Mexico’s National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO)\, with over 15 years of expertise in conservation biology and science communication. She holds a master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Kent and has been instrumental in developing Mexico’s National Strategy for invasive species\, including the country’s first official invasive species list and a tailored risk-assessment methodology. Yolanda leads efforts to maintain and expand Mexico’s invasive species database\, conduct risk assessments\, and create educational campaigns—bridging government\, academia\, and the public to advance national and regional invasive species programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlivia Beadell-Kaplan\, Inversa Leathers\n\n\n\n\n\nAlivia Beadell-Kaplan is the Strategy & Operations Lead at INVERSA Leathers\, where she drives the company’s mission to turn invasive species into regenerative\, high-quality leathers that heal ecosystems. From lionfish in the Atlantic to python in the Everglades\, she helps scale nature-positive supply chains that reward environmental restoration. With a background in economics\, strategy\, and cross-cultural communication\, Alivia blends business acumen with a passion for conservation to create lasting impact. Her work ensures INVERSA’s growth aligns with its core goal: transforming ecological threats into sustainable resources that protect biodiversity\, support local communities\, and inspire a reimagined relationship with the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Mitchell\, Pezzy Pets\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Mitchell is the founder and CEO of Pezzy Pets which transforms invasive fish species into eco-friendly pet treats. Drawing from his background as a fisheries researcher in the U.S. and Mexico\, Mike identified the ecological and economic challenges posed by species like the armored catfish\, lionfish\, and silver carp. In 2015\, he began collaborating with local fishermen and chefs to create sustainable products\, leading to the launch of Pezzy Pets in 2021. The company has since removed over 100 tons of invasive fish\, supporting biodiversity restoration and providing fair-wage employment in fishing communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney Rodman\, Green Revival\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney Rodman is the founder and CEO of Green Revival\, a company dedicated to transforming invasive plant species into valuable biomass for sustainable industries. Inspired by her early conservation work removing invasive plants from Lake George in Upstate New York\, Sydney recognized the inefficiencies in post-harvest practices and sought a solution to increase circular economy efficiency. With a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University\, she applies her expertise to streamline species identification and coordinate logistics for proprietary manufacturing. Green Revival aims to solve the invasive plant crisis and serve biomass buyers by providing reliable\, local\, and cost-effective plant feedstock. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIvoRi Schley\, Co-Founder\, AfroAg Community\n\n\n\n\n\nIvoRi Schley is a fiber artist\, geographer\, farmer\, and environmental educator from Clayton County\, Georgia. As founder of AfroAg\, she centers Afro-Indigenous knowledge to reconnect communities with the land through sustainable agriculture\, fiber arts\, and environmental education. IvoRi’s work prominently addresses invasive species like kudzu\, offering workshops that explore their ecological impact while promoting creative reuse and stewardship. Through her programming\, she inspires cultural resilience and a deeper understanding of local ecosystems\, encouraging communities to transform environmental challenges into opportunities for renewal and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAyurella Horn-Muller\, Grist Journalist\n\n\n\n\n\nAyurella Horn-Muller is an award-winning journalist and nonfiction author of Devoured: The Extraordinary Story of Kudzu\, the Vine That Ate the South. Based in Florida\, she reports for the nonprofit newsroom Grist covering climate change\, food\, and agriculture. Published by Louisiana State University Press\, her book explores the ecological and cultural complexities of kudzu\, including innovative upcycling efforts that transform one of the nation’s most prolific invasive vines into useful materials. By highlighting both challenges and creative solutions\, Ayurella offers a nuanced perspective on human relationships with invasive species and inspires new approaches to environmental stewardship in the American South. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinslow Robinson\, fableForestry\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Winslow Robinson is the founder of fableForestry\, an organization dedicated to combating invasive forest pathogens in New England. Using drone technology\, hyperspectral imaging\, and behavioral science\, he leads efforts for early detection and management of invasive species. He applies advanced tools to provide targeted control methods. Beyond forest health\, Fable Forestry contributes to environmental sustainability by producing biochar\, a carbon-negative byproduct of its invasive species management. Winslow’s approach highlights how technology and conservation can work together to address ecological challenges effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarsh Thekaekara\, The Great Elephant Migration\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tarsh Thekaekara is a conservation scientist from India’s Nilgiri Hills\, with a PhD in human–elephant interactions and an MSc in Biodiversity\, Conservation\, and Management. As director of The Real Elephant Collective and trustee of The Shola Trust\, Tarsh spearheads The Great Elephant Migration’s groundbreaking upcycling work—removing the invasive Lantana camara from forests and transforming it into majestic\, life-sized elephant sculptures. This creative reuse restores wildlife habitat\, sequesters carbon through biochar production\, and supports indigenous livelihoods. Blending science\, art\, and community engagement\, Tarsh’s work offers a powerful model for conservation that harmonizes human needs with the survival of elephants.
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SUMMARY:Annual Biocontrol Summit: Aquatic Weed Biocontrol – Project Progress and Innovative Tools
DESCRIPTION:The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 5th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will be held virtually on December 5\, 2024\, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST. The Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in classical weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers and educators and aims to connect researchers and on-the-ground practitioners. This year\, the NAISMA Classical Biocontrol Committee is highlighting the role weed biocontrol can play in managing invasive aquatic plant species throughout North America. Our invited aquatic weed management and biocontrol experts will share updates in biocontrol development and innovative tools for improving integrated weed management. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda11:00 -11:05WelcomeChristie Trifone Millhouse\, NAISMA Executive Director11:05-11:30Sixty Years of Aquatic Weed Biological ControlAl Cofrancesco\, US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center11:30-12:15Floating Aquatic Species11:30-11:45Inundative biological control is the key to successful control of water hyacinthJulie Coetzee\, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity11:45-12:00Innovations and developments for biological control of water hyacinthMelissa Smith\, USDA-ARS Invasive Plant Laboratory12:00-12:15Opportunities for improving biological control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in subtropical and temperate regions Rodrigo Diaz\, Dane Shackelford\, and Victoria Ayala\, Department of Entomology\, Louisiana State University12:15-12:25Question/Answer Period12:15-1:10Rooted Aquatic Species12:25-12:40Implementation of biological control for introduced Phragmites in CanadaRob Bourchier\, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada12:40-12:55Biological control of flowering rush: a new management approach on the horizonJennifer Andreas\, Washington State University12:55-1:10It was the best of times\, it was the worst of times: an update of the USDA’s alligator weed and exotic Ludwigia biological control programs in CaliforniaPaul Pratt\, USDA-ARS Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit1:10-1:20Question/Answer Period1:20-1:35Break1:35-2:20Post release monitoring1:35-1:50Mapping Floating Aquatic Vegetation with Remote Sensing PlatformsChristiana Ade\, NASA JPL1:50-2:05Using drones to assess natural enemy impacts in aquatic systemsUsman Mohammed\, University of Florida Indian River Research & Education Center2:05-2:20eNAS: a new database for eDNA surveillance data of non-native aquatic speciesDr. Wesley M. Daniel\, USGS’s Wetland and Aquatic Research Center2:20-2:50New Targets2:20-2:30Parrots feather\, yellow floating heart\, European frogbit and water soliderPhilip Weyl\, CABINathan Harms\, Aquatic Ecology and Invasive Species Branch\, USACE2:30-2:40Update on water chestnut biocontrolWade Simmons\, Cornell University2:40-2:50Biological control of duckweeds: host specificity and impact of selected insectherbivores from Louisiana and CaliforniaDr. Flaminia Mariani\, Louisiana State University2:50-3:00Questions/Answer and Closing\n\n\n\nAgenda Details\n\n\n\nSixty Years of Aquatic Weed Biological ControlBiological control of aquatic weeds started sixty years ago and has achieved significant milestones. As new applications and approaches have emerged\, the research community has used these methods to improve results and outcomes. Moving forward\, maintaining host specificity should continue to be a primary focus of all biological control research.Alfred Cofrancesco\, Advisor To The Technical Director For Environmental Engineering and Sciences\, US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center \n\n\n\nInundative biological control is the key to successful control of water hyacinthImplementing biological control in systems with a history of chemical and mechanical control can be challenging. We implemented inundative biological control on a nutrient-enriched impoundment by fostering a community of practice. More than half a million biological control agents were released between 2018 and 2024 through the collective efforts of professional and private stakeholders. We show that bridging the boundaries between the research and public sector can strengthen biological control efforts\, enabling successful and sustainable management of water hyacinthJulie Coetzee\, Professor\, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. \n\n\n\nInnovations and developments for biological control of water hyacinthDespite nearly five decades (or more) of dedicated efforts to control water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes)\, it continues to expand its range and negatively impact freshwater ecosystems throughout the tropics and subtropics. While several biological control agents have been released and cause significant harm in terms of biomass reductions\, in all invaded regions\, this impact is insufficient for control. Herein we present new research on changing paradigms (e.g.\, using planthoppers inundatively)\, and development of integrated methods in Florida.Melissa Smith\, Research Ecologist\, USDA-ARS Invasive Plant Laboratory \n\n\n\nOpportunities for improving biological control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in subtropical and temperate regionsThe salvinia weevil (Cyrtobagous salviniae) has been used in the United States as a management tool for several decades. Releases of weevils have led to successful control during the summer months. However\, its effectiveness varies significantly even across short distances\, limiting its overall impact. This presentation explores new strategies to enhance the management of salvinia. We will discuss new remote sensing technologies for early detection and monitoring of salvinia infestations\, as well as opportunities for using mass-rearing weevils in augmentative biocontrol. We hope to motivate a discussion on improving the consistency of giant salvinia management across diverse climatic regions.Rodrigo Diaz\, Dane Shackelford\, and Victoria Ayala\, Associate Professor\, Department of Entomology\, Louisiana State University \n\n\n\nImplementation of biological control for introduced Phragmites in CanadaTwo European stem boring moths\, Archanara neurica and Lenisa geminipuncta\, were approved for biological control of introduced Phragmites in Canada in 2019. To date the focus has been on development of operational protocols to rear\, release\, and monitor the biological control agents and more than 30\,000 insects have been released at 50 sites in Ontario. Insect damage has been detected at over 90% of the release locations with negative impacts on introduced Phragmites at release points. For sites that are two- or three-years post-release\, damage has been observed each year\, indicating initial biocontrol agent overwintering and reproduction. This talk will review the current status of the Phragmites biological control program in Canada and outline ongoing experimental work to scale up the release program.Rob Bourchier\, Research Scientist\, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada \n\n\n\nBiological control of flowering rush: a new management approach on the horizon.Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) is an aggressive freshwater invasive plant that rapidly colonizes and infests wetlands\, lakes\, rivers\, and irrigation ditches across temperate North America. Three potential biocontrol agents have been identified and are under study. The highly host-specific leaf/rhizome weevil\, Bagous nodulosus\, was petitioned for field release in Canada and the United States in 2022. It was approved for release in Canada and was approved in the U.S. in October 2024. Pre-release monitoring\, rearing\, and release strategies are underway in Ontario\, British Columbia\, Montana\, and Washington. Moving into the implementation phase of the biocontrol project offers exciting future opportunities for flowering rush management.Jennifer Andreas\, Professor\, Washington State University \n\n\n\nIt was the best of times\, it was the worst of times: an update of the USDA’s alligator weed and exotic Ludwigia biological control programs in CaliforniaAlligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeriodes) and exotic Ludwigia species invade similar habitats in California. Biological control results in complete control of alligator weed in much of the southeastern US but multiple attempts to establish agents in California have failed. A combination of new cold-adapted biotypes of existing agents and testing new agents is expected to expand control of alligator weed in the weed’s northern distribution. In contrast\, the most promising insects associated with Ludwigia species were imported and tested but none are sufficiently host specific for release in the US. Alternative options are being considered (inundation of native herbivores) but classical biological control does not appear to be well suited for the management of exotic Ludwigia species in western US.Paul Pratt\, Research Leader\, USDA-ARS Invasive Species & Pollinator Health Research Unit \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMapping floating aquatic vegetation with remote sensing platformsRemote sensing plays a crucial role in managing aquatic invasive species by facilitating ongoing monitoring and offering valuable scientific insights into the mechanisms of invasion. These components are essential for making informed\, evidence-based management decisions\, which ultimately improve the effectiveness of control strategies. This presentation showcases studies focused mapping invasive floating aquatic vegetation and understanding invasion mechanisms using remote sensing at different scales and sensor types.Christiana Ade\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, NASA JPL \n\n\n\nUsing drones to assess natural enemy impacts in aquatic systemsAssessing the impact of biological control agents in aquatic systems is expensive\, time consuming\, and often dangerous. Drone-based remote sensing has potential to collect post-release impact data over a large area quickly\, safely\, and cost-effectively. We will demonstrate the effectiveness of this tool in the water hyacinth system.Usman Mohammed\, Master’s Student\, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center \n\n\n\neNAS: a new database for eDNA surveillance data of non-native aquatic speciesThe US Geological Survey’s Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) database is the leading resource for tracking non-native aquatic species occurrences. Integrating environmental DNA (eDNA) data with traditional sighting records will create a more comprehensive dataset\, offering a clearer understanding of invasive species spread. This presentation will cover the development of community standards for incorporating eDNA data into the database\, as well as the implementation of this innovative surveillance tool for early detection of invasive species nationwide.Dr. Wesley M. Daniel\, Supervisory Fish Biologist\, USGS’s Wetland and Aquatic Research Center \n\n\n\nNew targets: Parrots feather\, yellow floating heart\, European frogbit and water soldierAquatic weeds continue to invade water systems in North America\, having negative socio-economic impacts as well as negatively impacting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. This presentation aims to raise awareness and give a brief update on the progress of the biological control programs on four new targets. These include\, parrots feather\, Myriophyllum aquaticum\, yellow floating heart\, Nymphoides peltata\, European frogbit\, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae and water soldier\, Stratiotes aloides.Philip Weyl\, Team Leader Weed Biological Control\, CABI & Nathan Harms\, Research Biologist\, Aquatic Ecology and Invasive Species Branch\, USACE \n\n\n\nUpdate on water chestnut biocontrolWe will summarize the results of pre-release studies of Galerucella birmanica\, the leaf feeding beetle being evaluated for biocontrol of water chestnut. In addition to reviewing the host-specificity of this specialist herbivore\, we will touch on broader ecological relationships that we have investigating with this species.Wade Simmons\, PhD Candidate\, Cornell University \n\n\n\nBiological control of duckweeds: host specificity and impact of selected insect herbivores from Louisiana and CaliforniaLemna minuta\, native to North America but invasive in Europe\, threatens freshwater ecosystems. Investigations in its native range identified two potential biocontrol agents: the weevil Tanysphyrus lemnae and the fly Lemnaphila scotlandae. Host-specificity tests revealed that their host range includes duckweed species native to Europe\, rendering them unsuitable as biological control agents for L. minuta.Dr. Flaminia Mariani\, Louisiana State University
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SUMMARY:The 32nd North American Invasive Species Management Association NAISMA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our next NAISMA annual conference on September 30 – October 3\, 2024 in Missoula\, MT. Co-hosted with the Montana Invasive Species Council. As a member\, you get a 10% discount. \n\n\n\nThe 32nd NAISMA Annual Conference will be co-hosted with the Montana Invasive Species Council. We expect 350+ attendees from a broad range of backgrounds\, invasive species\, and natural resource professions to attend from across North America and beyond. This year’s theme will highlight the foundations needed to implement management strategies that work\, partnerships that impact diverse geographies\, and policy and funding successes that can be tailored to fit your landscape. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://naisma.org/event/north-american-invasive-species-management-association-32nd-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Summit
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SUMMARY:PlayCleanGo Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Show outdoor enthusiasts how to stop spreading invasive plants and pests — while enjoying the great outdoors. The goal of the campaign is to show outdoor enthusiasts how to stop spreading invasive plants and pests — while enjoying the great outdoors. Dozens of free materials are available on this webpage to help you spread the word and Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks™! \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://naisma.org/event/playcleango-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:EDDMapS Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management AssociationOrganized by University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health  \n\n\n\nEDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is a web-based mapping system for reporting invasive species and pest distribution with features including data queries and downloads\, interactive maps\, and management tracking. The University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health\, in collaboration with partner organizations\, is providing a comprehensive EDDMapS training and update.  \n\n\n\nThis free summit is open to everyone from beginners to experienced users. Topics for the 2024 EDDMapS Summit include:  \n\n\n\n\nState of EDDMapS 2024\n\n\n\nEDDMapS Tools & Functionality\n\n\n\nEDDMapS Partners Projects\n\n\n\nEDDMapS on the Desktop\n\n\n\nUsing the EDDMapS App\n\n\n\nEDDMapS Pro\n\n\n\nIntroducing the EDDMapS Brand\n\n\n\nArcGIS Dashboards\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on EDDMapS visit www.eddmaps.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors
URL:https://naisma.org/event/eddmaps-summit-2024/
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SUMMARY:Annual Biocontrol Summit: Using Weed Biocontrol to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Mitigate Wildfire Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 4th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will be held virtually on December 7\, 2023\, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST. The Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in classical weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers and educators and aims to connect researchers to on-the-ground practitioners. This year\, NAISMA is highlighting the role weed biological control can play in reducing wildfire risk and mitigating wildfire impacts throughout North America. The Biocontrol Summit integrates research and implementation of biocontrol from the regional land managers’ perspective. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 11:05 am	Welcome by Christie Trifone Millhouse\nNAISMA Executive Director\n\nModerated by Joey Milan\, Bureau of Land Management\n\n\n11:05 am – 11:20 am	Invasive Grasses\, Landscape Transformation and Fire: \n				When and Where Might Invasive Grasses be Reasonable \n				Targets for Biological Control? \nCarla D’Antonio\, University of California Santa Barbara\n\n11:20 am – 11:35 am	Recognizing Classical Biological Control as a Crucial \n				Component in National Landscape Restoration Efforts\nSteve Jirik\, Bureau of Land Management\n\n11:35 am – 11:50 am	Classical Biological Control of Invasive Annual Grasses\n				Brian G. Rector\, USDA Agricultural Research Service\n				\n11:50 am – 12:00 am 	Discussion\n\n12:00 pm -12:15 pm 	BREAK\n\n12:15 pm – 12:30 pm 	Non-native Plant Invasions and Altered Fire Regimes:  \nA National Wildland Fire and Invasive Species Management Conundrum \nMichele Crist\, Bureau of Land Management\n\n12:30 pm – 12:45 am 	Weed biological control- an ally in wildfire risk reduction \n				activities in the wildland urban interface. \nCarol Randall\, USDA Forest Service\n\n12:45 pm – 1:00 pm 	The Importance of Biocontrol in a Post-Fire Integrated \n				Weed Management Strategy. \nJoey Milan\, Bureau of Land Management\nJenn Andreas\, Washington State University\n\n1:00 pm – 1:15 pm  		Discussion\n1:15 pm – 1:25 pm 		BREAK\n1:25 pm – 1:40 pm 		Landscape Impacts of Biocontrol in Toadflax Infested Landscapes\n				Sharlene Sing\, USDA Forest Service \nRocky Mountain Research Station \n\n1:40 pm – 1:55 pm 		Invasive Plants\, Fire\, and the Influence of Biological \n				Control in Florida’s Everglades\nMelissa Smith\, USDA-Agricultural Research Service Invasive Plant Research Laboratory \n\n1:55 pm – 2:10 pm 		Wildfire and Biocontrol in Invaded Riparian Systems\nTom Dudley\, University of California Santa Barbara\n\n2:10 pm – 2:55 pm  		Discussion\n2:55 pm – 3:00 pm 		Closing by Jenn Andreas\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Abstracts and Bios\n\n\n\nInvasive grasses\, landscape transformation and fire: when and where might invasive grasses be reasonable targets for biological control? \n\n\n\nCarla D’Antonio\, University of California Santa Barbara \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: Grasses as a group have been moved around the world both on purpose and accidentally and arguably have contributed to ecosystem transformation more than any other lineage of plants. This includes both purposeful and accidental introductions. Here I review the ability of many grasses to spread beyond their introduction site\, take advantage of ongoing anthropogenically driven landscape change\, and promote further change  via promotion of fire. I give examples of where invasive grasses are contributing to increases in fire frequency and spread rates. Their influence on fire intensity and severity are less well studied. While the fire-related problems associated with invasive grasses are severe in some settings\, selecting species for biocontrol control will not be easy because many invasive  grasses are still important to the success of the livestock industry and the consequences of their reduction on rangelands have not been well studied. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Carla D’Antonio is a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Environmental Studies and Ecology\, Evolution and Marine Biology at UCSB. Her interests are in factors driving vegetation change and the impacts of species invasions. She has worked on the ecology\, dynamics and impacts of invasive species in Hawaii and the western mainland USA since 1985 both as an academic researcher\, and as a federal scientist. Previous positions include  being Lead Scientist of the Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit for the USDA-ARS in Reno\, Nevada and working for Chanel Islands National Park on habitat restoration. Prior to joining the faculty at UCSB\, she was a professor at UC\, Berkeley \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizing classical biological control as a crucial component in national landscape restoration efforts \n\n\n\nSteve Jirik\, Bureau of Land Management \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: Classical biological control (CBC) is a proven tool for naturally controlling widespread invasive species infestations. For many decades it has successfully controlled problematic species such as St. Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum)\, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)\, Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) and many others to the point that they are no longer a major concern in areas they once dominated. These successes demonstrate CBCs potential for passively restoring our western landscapes which are increasingly transitioning to invasive annual grasses and rapidly expanding noxious weeds such as rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea)\, yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) and others. \n\n\n\nHowever\, most individuals outside of the invasive species community are unaware of CBCs potential\, resulting in minimal/sporadic funding for CBC development. This presentation discusses ways to increase awareness and explores opportunities to leverage CBC development in national landscape restoration efforts. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Steve Jirik has worked for the US Bureau of Land Management since 1989 with a focus on fire rehabilitation\, restoration\, fuels\, invasive species and grazing management. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Rangeland Ecology and Management from the University of Idaho and has served as Idaho BLM’s Emergency Fire Rehabilitation and Invasive Species Program lead since 2011. Steve enjoys the outdoors\, history\, and family trips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassical biological control of invasive annual grasses. \n\n\n\nBrian G. Rector\, USDA Agricultural Research Service \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: Several Eurasian annual grass species\, including cheatgrass and medusahead\, have become invasive on millions of acres of rangeland in western North America. These grasses compete with native flora\, disrupt ecosystems\, and when senesced\, provide abundant tinder to spark and carry fire to larger fuel sources\, contributing to recent increases in the magnitude and intensity of destructive wildfires. USDA-ARS has initiated a classical biological control program targeting these and other invasive annual grass species\, assembling and coordinating an international team of scientists to aid in carrying it out. From surveys of the native ranges of the targeted grass species\, this program has to date yielded the discovery of several candidate biocontrol agents\, including a mite and a wasp on medusahead and a mite\, a weevil\, two midges\, and two fungi on cheatgrass. Evaluations of the suitability of each of these candidates for release as biocontrol agents are at varying stages. Preliminary surveys have been conducted for other invasive annual grass targets\, including red brome and wiregrass. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Brian G. Rector has worked as a Research Entomologist for USDA-ARS for 24 years\, now based at the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit in Albany\, CA. His current research is focused on classical biological control of invasive annual grasses in the  western USA\, including the discovery and identification of their natural enemies\, and evaluation to assess their suitability for importation into the USA as biocontrol agents. Dr. Rector holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and has published 67 peer-reviewed articles in the diverse fields of entomology\, acarology\, taxonomy\, plant pathology\, plant and arthropod physiology\, apiculture\, agronomy\, ecology\, evolution\, molecular genetics\, genetic pest management\, and biological control. In addition to his working relationships with stakeholders in the western USA\, Dr. Rector has active collaborations with scientists from Bulgaria\, France\, Italy\, Poland\, and Serbia. Most evenings he can be found listening to Boston Red Sox or Bruins games on internet radio. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-native Plant Invasions and Altered Fire Regimes: A National Wildland Fire and Invasive Species Management Conundrum. \n\n\n\nMichele Crist\, BLM Fire Planning and Fuels Management Division \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: In recent years the incidence\, frequency\, and severity of wildfires has increased across the U.S. landscape with consequent impacts on public safety\, livelihoods\, and the environment. Invasive species\, along with climate change\, are playing a major role in altering fire regimes and shifting vegetation recovery patterns after fire. For example\, invasive species\, and non-native grasses in particular\, have the potential to increase available fuel in ecosystems and change fuel properties; wildfire size by creating horizontal and vertical fuel continuity; wildfire intensity from larger fuel loads; and wildfire frequency with an increase in invasives post-fire. Recognizing the growing importance of this dynamic\, the National Invasive Species Council (NISC) and the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) launched a partnership in 2020 designed to identify and advance opportunities to better align invasive species and wildland fire management. This effort has included major US federal agencies including the Department of the Interior\, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, and the Department of Defense\, along with a growing range of non-federal actors including state and local governments\, researchers\, and other land managers. This effort has focused on addressing management needs and opportunities at national\, regional\, and landscape scales. The presentation will provide some background on the situation with invasive species and wildfire in the U.S.\, review priority actions identified by NISC and WFLC\, and discuss ongoing and future steps for implementation. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Throughout her career\, Michele has been heavily involved in ecological research and modeling in the disciplines of landscape ecology as well as wildlife\, fire\, forest and sagebrush ecology\, climate change\, and invasive species management. In her current position\, as a landscape ecologist for the BLM Fire Planning and Fuels Management Division\, she leads the development\, coordination\, and application of science. She has produced national fire risk  assessments\, and several interagency geospatial assessments and frameworks used in large-scale prioritization and management of fire risk\, vegetation restoration\, and invasive annual grasses that have a negative influence on wildfire. She has led inter-agency teams to develop tools\, guidance documents\, and large-scale frameworks for wildland fire and natural resource management. She also collaborates with USGS\, US Forest Service\, universities\, and other organizations on research projects that inform fire planning and fuels management to help reduce uncharacteristic fire at national and regional scales. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeed biological control- an ally in wildfire risk reduction activities in the wildland urban interface. \n\n\n\nCarol Randall\, USDA Forest Service \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: The US Forest Service has embarked upon a 10-year initiative to confront the wildfire crisis by increasing fuels and forest health treatments across jurisdictions to match the scale of wildfire risk- especially to the wildland interface in the Western United States. The management of weeds is crucial for the prevention of extreme wildfires. Weed biological control is the only weed management tactic that\, if successful\, brings about desired ecological change over large areas without repeated costs or treatment of the entire infested area\, and the development and use of weed biological control should increase to meet the current wildfire crisis. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Carol Randall is the USDA Forest Service Northern and Intermountain Region Forest Health Protection Pesticide Use Coordinator\, Invasive Plant Program Manager\, and Weed Biological Control Specialist stationed in Northern Idaho. She has worked with western land managers to increase the use and monitoring of biological control as a key component of integrated weed management strategies. She is a passionate advocate for the meaningful incorporation of weed biological control into weed management strategies that help reduce wildfire risk and promote ecological resiliency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Biocontrol in a Post-Fire Integrated Weed Management Strategy.\n\n\n\nJoey Milan\, Bureau of Land Management; Jenn Andreas\, Washington State University \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: When considering viable treatment options following wildfires\, often the funding associated with Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) spans a period of three years or less. Given the invasive nature of most species land managers contend with on a landscape scale\, an approach that does not include a biocontrol component when successful biocontrol agents have shown to be effective\, is not an ecologically sustainable option. To date\, there have been very few implementation plans that focused on concerted biocontrol release efforts following wildfires. In this presentation\, the emphasis will be on utilizing biological control options following wildfires in areas infested with target weeds that have been successfully controlled by biological control either previously in the burned area or in areas that have not been burned where biocontrol is used as a treatment option. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:  \n\n\n\nJoseph “Joey” Milan is a Boise\, Idaho native. Joey graduated from the College of Idaho with a BS in Biology and the University of Idaho where he completed his MS in Entomology. Upon completion of his MS\, Joey began working at his present position as a Biological Control Specialist with the BLM. At his present post\, he serves as the interagency coordinator for biological control\, assisting weed control practitioners in their Integrated Weed Management approach by providing technical assistance and monitoring of past releases as well as organizing new collections and additional potential release sites. \n\n\n\nJennifer Andreas is a Professor with Washington State University Extension where she leads the Integrated Weed Control Project (IWCP) and acts as the state weed biocontrol specialist. Jennifer started working in biological weed control in 1998 at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Lethbridge Research Centre while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Lethbridge. She continued with biocontrol research at CABI – Switzerland and then completed a Master of Science in Entomology at the University of Idaho\, where she investigated the environmental safety of the houndstongue root weevil.  In 2005\, she joined WSU and shifted her focus onto invasive species education\, biocontrol implementation and education and is the primary biocontrol resource for Washington State. In addition to this work\, Jennifer is chair for the Flowering Rush Biocontrol Consortium\, co-chair of the Columbia Basin CWMA\, co-chair of NAISMA’s Classical Biological Control Committee\, and conducts research for several weed-biocontrol systems. To learn more\, please visit: www.invasives.wsu.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiocontrol Impacts on the Management of Dalmatian Toadflax-infested Rangeland.\n\n\n\nSharlene E. Sing\, USDA Forest Service – Rocky Mountain Research Station  \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: Efficacy of target weed management\, native plant biodiversity\, and maintenance or increase in desirable cover class(s) were compared over time among three 300-acre treatment areas. Treatments included conventional helicopter-applied herbicide\, classical biological control by the Dalmatian toadflax stem mining weevil Mecinus janthiniformis\, and a no-treatment option control. To best assess treatment relevance to operational conditions\, the study area was located within a Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest grazing allotment and was subject to additional disturbance from wildfire and wildlife (elk\, mule and whitetail deer\, black-tailed prairie dogs\, and yellow-bellied marmots). The relatively rapid spread of the biocontrol agent into the helispray and control treatment areas\, though welcome from a management perspective\, is a confounding but consistent factor in interpretation of the effects of the planned treatments. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Sharlene E. Sing is a Research Entomologist based at the Bozeman Forestry Sciences Laboratory\, USDA Forest Service – Rocky Mountain Research Station. Her research focuses on developing\, evaluating\, optimizing\, and increasing the use of classical biological of weeds. Her primary targets include invasive toadflaxes\, Russian olive\, and saltcedar. This work is influenced by an overarching interest in ecological risk assessment. She also serves as the Chair of the Technical Advisory Group for Biological Control Agents of Weeds (TAG-BCAW). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvasive Plants\, Fire\, and the Influence of Biological Control in Florida’s Everglades.\n\n\n\nMelissa Smith\, USDA-Agricultural Research Service Invasive Plant Research Laboratory \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: Fire is a physical process\, often utilized by for cultural land management\, that has wide ranging impacts on native and introduced vegetation. Despite being one of the largest wetland habitats on the planet\, Florida’s Everglades – a series of sloughs\, swamps\, marshes\, and wetlands -is dominated by lightning-caused fires. Fire is also a significant vegetation management tool. But invasive plants can drastically impede the efficacy and usefulness of this tool by altering fire regimes. Species that display some alteration of fire regimes include Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum)\, paperbark tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)\, and Brazilian pepper-tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). Biological control agents have been introduced for all three species in the hopes that reductions in the target species will not only alter the competitive interactions between native and invasive species\, but that there will also be a restoration of more normal fire behaviors within invaded landscapes. Herein we review the interactions of the target species with their biological control agents and the native communities in relation to fire. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Melissa Smith is a research ecologist with the USDA’s Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida. Melissa joined the lab in 2012 and focuses on broad ecological interactions of large-scale plant invasions and their introduced biological control agents have with the native community. Some of the species Melissa is currently investigating include Melaleuca quinquenervia\, Acacia auriculiformis\, Lygodium microphyllum and Pontederia crassipes. At the Invasive Plant Research Laboratory\, Dr. Smith has delved into many collaborative projects to investigate larger ecological questions (e.g.\, competition\, predation\, parasitism\,succession) within a biological control context. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWildfire and Biocontrol in Invaded Riparian Systems\n\n\n\nTom Dudley\, Research Biologist\, University of California Santa Barbara \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: Invasive plants are closely associated with ignitions and spread of \n\n\n\nwildfire across the West and reducing their abundances is key to managing this risk\, however the large scale of weed invasions makes it extremely difficult to provide adequate and cost-effective control. In riparian areas in particular\, replacement of fire-resistant native woodlands by flammable taxa such as Tamarix spp. (tamarisk\, saltcedar)\, Arundo donax (giant reed) and many ruderal spp. like Centaurea solsticialis (yellow star-thistle) and several annual grasses has changed the fundamental nature of fire in these ecosystems. Biocontrol potentially offers a sustainable means for reducing such fire risks at the landscape level. The case of  biomass reduction of Tamarix by the leaf beetle\, Diorhabda carinulata\, provides an example of such benefits for fuel volume\, as well as the potential to use managed fire to further enhance weed mortality via suppressing metabolic storage of carbon necessary for post-fire recovery. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Tom Dudley is an aquatic ecologist working in western rivers and riparian systems with the Marine Science Institute at UC Santa Barbara\, with graduate degrees in aquatic entomology from Oregon State University and UCSB\, and post-doc studies in desert  ecosystems through Arizona State University. His rivers kept getting infested by non-native plants\, so he has evolved to studying the impacts and control of invasive plants and animals\, particularly the use of biocontrol as part of riparian restoration programs.
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SUMMARY:North American Invasive Species Management Association 31st Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted with the Nebraska Invasive Species Council October 16-19\, 2023 | Lincoln\, Nebraska \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
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SUMMARY:EDDMapS Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the North American Invasive Species Management AssociationOrganized by University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Sponsored by Montana Department of Agriculture\, Invasive Species Centre\, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food\, Utah Weed Supervisors Association\, Colorado Department of Agriculture\, Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council\, Washington Invasive Species Council\, and University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. \n\n\n\nEvent Overview:\n\n\n\nEDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species and pest distribution. It is fast\, easy to use\, and doesn’t require Geographic Information Systems experience. \n\n\n\nThe University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health in collaboration with its partner organizations is providing a comprehensive one-day training and update. This free summit is open to everyone from beginners to experienced users. The Summit will have presentations that cover EDDMapS’ smartphone apps\, website\, tools\, and projects. \n\n\n\nAttendees are required to complete EDDMapS 101 and 102 trainings prior to attending either live on the dates below or by watching the recordings. \n\n\n\nAgenda (Central Time): \n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:10 | Welcome – Christie Trifone Millhouse\, NAISMA12:10 – 12:40 | State of EDDMapS 2023 – What’s new and coming soon – Chuck Bargeron\, University of Georgia12:40 – 12:50 | How to walk or drive a polygon in EDDMapS Pro – Jerry Caldwell and Kevin Bailey\, Utah Weed Supervisor’s Association12:50 – 1:10 | Why you should and how to submit your bulk data to EDDMapS – Rebekah Wallace\, University of Georgia1:10 – 1:30 | State\, Project\, and Federal ArcGIS Dashboards –  Aaron Eagar\, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food1:30 – 1:50 | Wild Spotter\, Joro Watch and Community Success Stories – Chuck Bargeron\, University of Georgia1:50 – 2:00 | Break2:00 – 2:20 | Squeal on Pigs Campaign and Smartphone App – TBD2:20 – 2:40 | “Future Abundance Habitat” plant maps and models – Annette Evans\, USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center2:40 – 3:00 | Integrating Diagnostic Labs in EDDMapS – Joe LaForest\, University of Georgia3:00 – 3:20 | State-Wide All-Taxa Database Example – Minnesota\, Laura Van Riper\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources3:20 – 3:40 | Frequently Asked Questions\, Tips and Tricks from the Field – Rebekah Wallace\, University of Georgia3:40 – 4:00 | Questions – EDDMapS Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDDMapS 101 \n\n\n\nFeb 24\, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Eastern Time \n\n\n\nView recording here. \n\n\n\nEDDMapS 102 \n\n\n\nMar 17\, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Eastern Time \n\n\n\nView recording here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is recommended that participants complete the NAISMA Mapping Data Standards course prior to the Summit. This online course is free for NAISMA members. \n\n\n\nAttendees are also encouraged to review the recordings from 2021 and 2022 Summits on NAISMA’s YouTube channel prior to this year’s event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors
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SUMMARY:EDDMapS 102
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nEDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species and pest distribution. It is fast\, easy to use\, and doesn’t require Geographic Information Systems experience. \n\n\n\nAttendees are required to complete EDDMapS 101 and 102 trainings prior to attending either live or by watching the recordings.
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SUMMARY:EDDMapS 101
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\nEDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species and pest distribution. It is fast\, easy to use\, and doesn’t require Geographic Information Systems experience. \n\n\n\nAttendees are required to complete EDDMapS 101 and 102 trainings prior to attending either live or by watching the recordings.
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SUMMARY:EDDMapS Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:Above: Summit presentations cover EDDMapS’ smartphone apps\, website\, tools\, and projects. Subscribe to NAISMA communications to learn more about our year-round offerings of professional development in invasive species management. View the recordings from 2021 for basics on EDDMapS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the North American Invasive Species Management AssociationOrganized by University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health  \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nEDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species and pest distribution. It is fast\, easy to use\, and doesn’t require Geographic Information Systems experience. \n\n\n\nThe University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health in collaboration with its partner organizations is providing a comprehensive one-day training and update.  This free summit is open to everyone from beginners to experienced users.  The Summit will have presentations that cover EDDMapS’ smartphone apps\, website\, tools\, and projects.  This will be an update to last year’s Summit and attendees are encouraged to review the recordings from last year prior to this year’s Summit.   \n\n\n\nAgenda 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n11:00 am– Welcome – Belle Bergner\, NAISMA Executive Director \n\n\n\n11:10 am– EDDMapS Overview\, Year in Review and Updates – Chuck Bargeron\, UGA \n\n\n\n11:40 am– Projects – What they are\, how they work – Joe LaForest\, UGA \n\n\n\n12:00 pm– Illinois Tree of Heaven Monitoring Program Update  – Tricia Bethke\, The Morton Arboretum \n\n\n\n12:20 pm– Lessons Learned with Point and Polygon Data – Jerry Caldwell\, Tooele County Utah and Monika Chandler\, Minnesota Dept of Ag \n\n\n\n12:45 pm– User Tools – Downloads\, Alerts\, Saved Queries – Rebekah Wallace\, UGA \n\n\n\n1:00 pm– Break \n\n\n\n1:10 pm– How to Use the Data – Aaron Eagar\, Utah Dept of Agriculture and Food \n\n\n\n1:30 pm– Mobilizing the Public to Detect and Report All Types of Invasive Species: Washington State’s First Detector Program from Apple Maggot to Zebra Mussel – Justin Bush\, Washington Invasive Species Council \n\n\n\n1:50 pm– Verifier Tools – Rebekah Wallace\, UGA \n\n\n\n2:10 pm– Next steps\, improving customer support and Future Tools – Chuck Bargeron\, UGA \n\n\n\n2:30 pm– Open Questions with EDDMapS Team \n\n\n\nNew to EDDMapS? Check out last year’s videos to learn about the program and its partners: video 1 | video 2 \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
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SUMMARY:Biocontrol Summit
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting and Fostering International Collaborations that Enhance Weed Biocontrol in North America\n\n\n\n\n\nAbove: Classical Weed Biocontrol Summit presentations. Subscribe to NAISMA communications to learn more about our year-round offerings of professional development in invasive species management. View the recordings from 2020 here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAISMA’s virtual Classical Weed Biocontrol Summit\, Highlighting and Fostering International Collaborations that Enhance Weed Biocontrol in North America\, took place on December 2\, 2021\, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT. \n\n\n\nThe Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest information in weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers\, educators\, and researchers.  \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, we focused on international collaborations\, which are a critical component in developing weed biocontrol opportunities for our most troublesome weeds. Without foreign exploration and research and development through international collaborations\, weed biocontrol simply would not exist. This year we will hear from international partners spanning five continents that help make biocontrol a readily available weed management tool for North America.   \n\n\n\nSponsored by USFS and USDA.\n\n\n\nPhotos courtesy Montana Biocontrol Project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Agenda\n\n\n\n2 December 2021\, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT \n\n\n\n11:00-11:05    Introduction\, acknowledgment statement\, housekeeping \n\n\n\n11:05-11:30    Hariet Hinz\, Switzerland \n\n\n\n11:30-11:55    René Sforza\, France \n\n\n\n11:55-12:20    Massimo Cristofaro\, Italy \n\n\n\n12:20-12:40    Iain Paterson\, South Africa \n\n\n\n12:40-1:05    Guillermo Cabrera Walsh\, Argentina \n\n\n\n1:05-1:15    Break \n\n\n\n1:15-1:40    Marcelo Diniz Vitorino\, Brazil \n\n\n\n1:40-2:05      Rose De Clerck-Floate\, Canada and Mark Schwarzlaender\, Idaho\, United States \n\n\n\n2:05-2:30        Darcy Oishi and Tracy Johnson\, Hawaii\, United States \n\n\n\n2:30-2:55        Matthew Purcell\, Australia \n\n\n\n2:55- 3:00       Closing \n\n\n\nSummit Details\n\n\n\nHariet L. Hinz \n\n\n\nCABI Switzerland \n\n\n\nRussian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia)Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens)Hoary cress (Lepidium draba)Perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium)Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)Common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus)Common reed (Phragmites australis)Swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.)Parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum)\n\n\n\nRené F.H. Sforza \n\n\n\nUSDA-ARS-European Biological Control Laboratory (EBCL)\, France \n\n\n\nMedusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae)Swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.)French broom (Genista monspessulana)\n\n\n\nMassimo Cristofaro \n\n\n\nBiotechnology and Biological Control Agency (BBCA)\, Italy \n\n\n\nYellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis)Rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea)Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae)Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) Giant reed (Arundo donax)\n\n\n\nIain Paterson \n\n\n\nCentre for Biological Control\, Department of Zoology and Entomology\, Rhodes University\, South Africa \n\n\n\nSpecies native to South Africa of importance to North America \n\n\n\nCrystalline ice-plant (Cryophyton crystallinum)Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximum)Cape-ivy (Delairea odorata)\n\n\n\nSpecies native to North America of importance to South Africa \n\n\n\nPrickly-pear cactus (Opuntia engelmannii)Mesquite (Prosopis sp.)Yellow water-lily (Nymphaea mexicana)\n\n\n\nSpecies of joint interest \n\n\n\nWater hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes)Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta)Common salvinia (Salvinia minima)Parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum)\n\n\n\nGuillermo Cabrera Walsh Sc.D. \n\n\n\nFoundation for the Study of Invasive Species [Fundación para el Estudio de Especies Invasivas (FuEDEI)]\, Argentina \n\n\n\nWater hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes)Water primroses (Ludwigia spp.)Parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum)\n\n\n\nProf. Dr. Marcelo Diniz Vitorino \n\n\n\nDepartment of Forestry Postgraduate Program in Forest Engineering\, Forest Monitoring and Protection Laboratory\, and Regional University of Blumenau\, Brazil \n\n\n\nStrawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum)Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia)Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum)Velvet tree/bush currant(Miconia calvescens)Princess flower(Tibouchina urvilleana) \n\n\n\nRose De Clerck-Floate \n\n\n\nInvasive Plant Biological Control\, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\, Lethbridge\, AB\, Canada \n\n\n\nMark Schwarzländer \n\n\n\nDepartment of Entomology\, Plant Pathology and Nematology\, University of Idaho\, United States \n\n\n\nMogulones crucifer (houndstongue): a cross-border social dilemma and opportunity for research collaborationStatus of nontarget monitoring and USA petition for release of M. crucifer\, with lessons learned for weed biological control\n\n\n\nDarcy Oishi \n\n\n\nHawaii Department of Agriculture\, Plant Pest Control Branch\, Hawaii \n\n\n\nTracy Johnson \n\n\n\nUS Forest Service\, Pacific Southwest Research Station\, Hawaii \n\n\n\nDevil weed (Chromolaena odorata)Brazilian peppertree/Christmasberry (Schinus terebinthifolius)Gorse (Ulex europaeus)Albizia/Batai wood (Falcataria moluccana)Madagascar fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis)Kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum)African tuliptree (Spathodea campanulata)\n\n\n\nMatthew Purcell \n\n\n\nUSDA ARS Australian Biological Control Laboratory\, Australia \n\n\n\nMelaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia)Old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum)Australian pine (Casuarina spp.)Downy rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa)Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)Mosquitofern (Azolla pinnata)Earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)Floating hearts (Nymphoides spp)
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