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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Biosecurity and the US. Army Corps of Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Explore the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ innovative approaches to biosecurity in this insightful webinar. Topics include the implementation of watercraft inspection stations\, the use of alligator weed flea beetles for biocontrol\, strategies for invasive carp protection\, and biocontrol measures to enhance border protection. Join us to learn how these efforts are safeguarding ecosystems and supporting national biosecurity goals. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nPresentations and Speakers:  \n\n\n\n\nUSACE’s Invasive Species Leadership – What’s It All About – Brianna Treichler\n\n\n\nBiological Control within USACE: Short- and Long-term Environmental and Economic Benefits – Nathan Harms\n\n\n\nConnecticut River Hydrilla Control Technology – Ben SperryHydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is a highly aggressive aquatic invasive plant that has invaded every region of the US. This plant forms dense stands that impede navigation and recreation\, alter water flow posing flood risk\, out-competes native plants\, alter water chemistry\, and degrades aquatic ecosystems. Additionally\, three distinct hydrilla genotypes have been introduced to the US since the 1950s. This presentation will discuss the past\, present\, and future R&D efforts by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s for protecting US waterways from hydrilla invasions.\n\n\n\nJacksonville District Alligator Weed Flea Beetle Program – Chelsea BohatyThe Jacksonville District manages the Alligatorweed Biological Control Program; the presentation will go through the annual process to coordinate\, capture\, and distribute Alligatorweed Flea Beetles from Florida to other locations across the US; the service is free to requesting agencies and supports significant reductions in Alligatorweed infestations across the U.S. each year.\n\n\n\nAquatic Plant Control Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Activities – Jonas Grundman\n\n\n\nRapid Response to Giant Salvinia in the St. Johns River Basin – Jessica Spencer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChelsea Bohaty is a biologist in the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers with the Invasive Species Management Branch. She leads the Alligatorweed Biological Control Program to distribute alligatorweed flea beetles nationwide to help control invasive species. She and her colleagues employ integrated pest management to manage invasive plants throughout the state of Florida and beyond\, focusing on the St Johns River system and Lake Okeechobee. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Benjamin Sperry is a Research Biologist and Leader of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Aquatic Plant Management Team who conducts applied research to provide management solutions for aquatic plant control operations. His research focuses on aquatic and invasive plant management and he specializes in aquatic herbicide use-pattern develop for key invasive plants in the US. Dr. Sperry received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Florida in plant science and weed science\, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in weed science from Mississippi State University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrianna Treichler is a Natural Resource Specialist at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)\, Blue Marsh Lake Project in Leesport\, PA. She is the Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator at Blue Marsh Lake working with various state\, local\, educational\, and non-profit institutions on projects related to environmental stewardship and recreation. In her role\, one of her main focuses is integrating invasive species management practices into projects while also leading the Water Quality/Harmful Algal Bloom and Invasive Species Management programs. Brianna recently became the Chairperson for the USACE Invasive Species Leadership Team (ISLT)\, where she represents the USACE North Atlantic Division. Established in 2005\, the ISLT is comprised of various individuals and researchers to provide oversight and guidance to the Invasive Species Program throughout the Corps. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Spencer is an invasive species biologist working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Jacksonville District for the Invasive Species Management Branch.  She has been in this position for 16 years\, developing invasive species management plans\, overseeing invasive species control contractors and collaborating with agency partners to address invasive species issues throughout the state of Florida\, as well as other district offices throughout the nation.  She currently holds a Pesticide Applicator License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  She is an active member of the Florida Native Plant Society\, Florida Invasive Species Council\, Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and the First Coast Invasive Working Group.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-biosecurity-and-the-us-army-corps-of-engineers/
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Strengthening Pacific Island Biosecurity: Insights to Slow the Spread of Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar exploring strategies to protect Pacific Island ecosystems from invasive species. Experts will share insights into Pacific Islands Biosecurity\, explore the unique and important roles and challenges of Pacific Islands in preventing the spread of invasive species\, discuss efforts to build resilience through regional networks\, and present cutting-edge techniques like Strawberry Guava detection using aerial imagery and LiDAR data on Hawaiʻi Island. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Elliott Parsons\, Specialist\, Pacific Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management Network\, Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa \n\n\n\nDr. Elliott Parsons is a specialist with the Pacific Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (Pacific RISCC) Management Network at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He has worked with Pacific RISCC since 2022\, and he has almost 15 years of experience working in conservation\, management\, and research in Hawaiʻi. Dr. Parsons holds a Ph.D. in Fish & Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and a B.A. in Anthropology at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, and he most recently led the Nāpuʻu Conservation Project (NCP) at Puʻuwaʻawaʻa in North Kona for 12 years for the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources. In addition to his conservation work\, Dr. Parsons taught both undergraduate and graduate wildlife science courses at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo between 2016 and 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlivia Jarvis\, Graduate Student at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo\, Research Assistant at the Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization (SDAV) LabOlivia Jarvis is currently a graduate student at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo pursuing her Master’s of Science degree in Tropical Biology and Environmental Science. She recently earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Science from UH Hilo in 2022. Olivia’s thesis work is focused on exploring remote sensing methods such as RGB aerial imagery and LiDAR data to detect invasive strawberry guava trees on Hawai‘i Island. She is also currently working as a research assistant for the Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization lab at UH Hilo with her advisor Dr. Ryan Perroy. She supports other remote sensing work including photogrammetry with imagery taken via small unmanned aerial systems and helicopters\, invasive species detection with object detection machine learning\, and the deployment and monitoring of biocontrol for strawberry guava trees.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-climate-change-and-invasives/
CATEGORIES:NISAW,Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Natural Security is National Security - Invasive Species and their Insidious Impacts on Critical Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Biological invasions may represent a larger threat to health\, economic\, and national security than natural disasters but are largely insidious and unappreciated threats. Recent estimates place the costs of invasive species as >$26B every year for the last decade in North America\, with significant costs coming from the food and agriculture; emergency services; and nuclear energy\, hydropower\, and other water dependent sectors – all essential components of U.S. critical infrastructure. Despite this\, collective awareness and action remains discouragingly low. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together and with other partners to amplify existing efforts to address this critical threat and develop new approaches to early warning and response. Collective work includes developing case studies to strengthen messaging; conducting exploratory analyses to develop shared priorities for action and identify opportunities to harmonize funding for capacity building; and strengthening early detection and response efforts. Effectively addressing invasive species requires a fuller appreciation of their direct national security impacts and an expansive\, multidisciplinary\, One Health approach to address the threat before it is too late. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Kuhn\, DVM\, Ph.D. – Veterinary Medical Officer with the Department of Homeland SecurityMatt Kuhn is a Veterinary Medical Officer with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Security. Dr. Kuhn first joined DHS in 2021 as a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow\, supporting the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office’s policy office on biodefense issues. Here\, he coordinated the Department’s input on topics such as the 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and re-writing and exercise of the BINA protocol. Matt has prior experience in the Department of Defense as a Deputy Senior Scientist providing technical and regulatory affairs support for Warfighter vaccine development. Matt graduated from Michigan State University with degrees in Animal Science (BS)\, Veterinary Medicine (DVM)\, and Immunology (PhD) and currently resides in Michigan. Matt is a father of two\, an avid Michigan State fan\, and looks forward every Spring to tapping his backyard trees to make real maple syrup.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-natural-security-is-national-security-invasive-species-and-their-insidious-impacts-on-critical-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:NISAW,Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: USGS Research Partnerships Enhancing Biosecurity to Reduce Risks of Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar exploring innovative biosecurity efforts led by the United States Geological Survey. Topics include the use of airborne rapid eDNA technology in the Pacific Islands\, building effective partnerships to strengthen Pacific biosecurity\, evaluating the biosecurity benefits of boot brush stations\, and addressing the threats posed by exotic annual grasses to the western drylands. Discover how these cutting-edge initiatives are helping to protect ecosystems across diverse landscapes. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nAbstracts & Speakers \n\n\n\nCargo shipments represent one of the primary means for accidental introduction of invasive species to remote islands in the Pacific. Visual inspections can be challenging because of the complexity of different types of cargo and the small size of many invasive species of concern\, particularly insects. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a highly sensitive approach for species detection if an area can be effectively surveyed to collect eDNA\, which is challenging in terrestrial settings. Airborne eDNA represents a promising avenue to collect and isolate DNA from cargo areas\, and the enclosed nature of a cargo container may allow eDNA to accumulate\, even among small invertebrates. We will discuss preliminary work our team has been doing to assess the promise of airborne eDNA for island biosecurity and if successful\, how these protocols could be implemented in the future \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Spear\, Research Biologist\, USGS Upper MidwestEnvironmental Sciences CenterStephen 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\nDeveloping strong biosecurity measures requires scientific knowledge\, standardized processes\, partnerships across disciplines\, and local leadership. In January 2025\, Guam led an on-island Biosecurity Training that served to showcase and advance years of information exchange with local\, regional\, and national agencies on best practices for managing the flow of invasive species into and off of the island. Guam is a major transportation hub for the Pacific Islands and is key to strengthening the region’s resilience to and preventing the spread of invasive species. This presentation will focus on the roles of the Department of the Interior and USGS in supporting the partnerships and science that supported Guam in hosting its recent Biosecurity Training\, and how we can advance timely followup action items and promising outcomes that benefit Guam as well as the neighboring islands in the Pacific region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeather Kerkering\, Assistant Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science CenterPrior to serving as Assistant Regional Administrator (ARA)\, Kerkering was the Science Coordinator for the PI CASC. As the ARA\, Kerkering facilitates collaborations with USGS scientists and partners across the State of Hawai’i and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) that focus on building resiliency of the Pacific’s fragile island ecosystems\, while acknowledging the importance of U.S. government strategic planning across the region. She was a founder of the Pacific RISCC and serves on several related committees\, including the National Invasive Species Council. Her work supports the Department of Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs and she represents USGS to events such as the annual Territorial Workshops\, Biosecurity Trainings\, and the Pacific Ecological Security Conference. Kerkering had the privilege to join the DOI delegation for Our Oceans 2022. Kerkering also oversees dozens of PICASC projects that span a wide range of topics and geographies\, carried out by federal and University Principal Investigators and local/regional community partners. Before joining PICASC\, Kerkering served as the Director of the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) at the UH Mānoa\, She also helped launch the Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CenCOOS) at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. She co-edited the first book on Coastal Ocean Observing Systems and has participated in numerous regional\, national\, and international initiatives to improve the collection\, coordination\, and application of environmental information to improve decision-making. \n\n\n\n\n\nBiological invasions represent a major threat to natural resource protection and conservation of biodiversity. With greater socioeconomic connections\, use of recreation areas\, and climate change\, the spread of invasive plants is only expected to increase. These biological pressures have led to significant investments in control measures\, with particular interest in early detection and rapid response tools. In the last decade\, boot brush stations have emerged as a promising tool for limiting introduction and spread of invasive organisms on human footwear in natural areas. In the first part of this presentation\, we review existing literature to evaluate what is known about the efficacy of these stations in different environmental\, biological\, and social contexts and their potential for biosecurity in the United States. In the second part\, we highlight efforts from the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) to promote a national network of boot brush stations as part of their PlayCleanGo program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIan Pearse\, Ecologist\, Fort Collins Science Center Ian conducts research at the individual\, population\, community\, and ecosystem level scales. His work focuses on plant-insect interactions and involves work on endangered insects such as bumble bees\, strategies to map and control invasive plants\, the chemical ecology and behaviors that affect herbivory\, and the boom-and-bust seed production dynamics of many trees (i.e. mast seeding). His work informs management decisions made by the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, National Parks\, and a variety of other groups. \n\n\n\n\n\nCheatgrass and other exotic annual grasses have severely impacted vast expanses of semiarid uplands\, causing damaging increases in wildfire\, loss of native perennials and the habitat they provide\, and detracting from grazing\, military training\, recreation\, and other landscape uses. Management responses have ranged from acceptance of the changes; or resisting the changes through fire protection and suppression; or directing the changes to tolerable “alternative” vegetation states\, often with mixed success. Key breakthroughs have been made recently in detection\, monitoring\, and mapping of the invaders and the wildfire risks they pose\, and in the toolkits for eradication and restoration. Involvement of USGS scientists in the planning\, implementation\, and assessment of the treatments had led to substantial advances in the understanding of the fire and invasion problems\, enhancement of the tools\, and improved security of the fire and invasion threats across vast areas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Germino\, Supervisory Research Ecologist\, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science CenterMatt Germino is a supervisory research ecologist that developed and now leads the USGS FIREss team (Fire\, Invasives\, and Restoration Ecology of Shrub Steppe) of 20 researchers on the invasive-grass and wildfire problem affecting sagebrush rangelands and similar habitats in the western USA. The team provides both basic and actionable science for adaptive management of invasive grass-fire problems\, typically co-produced with managers of BLM\, FWS\, NPS\, DOE\, DOD\, state\, and private lands. His work topics such as ecology and control options for cheatgrass and other invaders\, wildfire fuels and risk modeling\, post-fire recovery. and determining the right restoration seed at the right time and place are described in nearly 200 journal articles over the last 25 years.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-biosecurity-at-usgs/
CATEGORIES:NISAW,Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: NOAA's Efforts to Support Biosecurity in Marine and Great Lakes Environments
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore emerging threats from invasive marine species\, the latest research on coral disease\, and innovative approaches to marine biosecurity. Experts will discuss NOAA’s response to invasive soft corals\, advancements in diagnosing and mitigating stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD)\, the evolving impact of lionfish populations\, and strategies for strengthening marine biosecurity to protect ocean ecosystems. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nNOAA’s Response to an Emerging Threat of Invasive Soft Corals in the Pacific and Caribbean Basins – Presented by Dr. Joe KriegerRecently\, several marine invasive species have been identified in the Pacific and Caribbean that could impact mission critical operations for US military\, federal and state agencies\, and local communities. If these are not addressed and accounted for\, there’s a substantial risk that these species could be unintentionally spread to other US regions\, potentially causing escalating and compounded economic and ecological damage. In this presentation\, I will detail NOAA’s response to this emerging threat and ongoing efforts to prevent the spread and establishment of these marine invasive species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Krieger\, Ph.D.\, NOAA Invasive Species Coordinator \n\n\n\nDr. Krieger serves as NOAA’s national invasive species coordinator and is duty stationed at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor\, MI. Joe helps to coordinate NOAA’s invasive species work across the country and to bring awareness to new and emerging threats to NOAA’s managed resources (coral reefs\, fish stocks\, coastal/ shoreline habitat\, etc.). \n\n\n\n\n\nMolecular characterization and diagnosis of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) – Presented by Dr. Michael StudivanStony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) is the most destructive coral disease described to date\, and has become endemic in most parts of the Caribbean. The AOML Coral Program is conducting interdisciplinary research to mitigate further impacts of this disease on Caribbean reefs\, as well as to prevent the potential spread of SCTLD to Pacific reefs. In this talk\, Dr. Michael Studivan will present an overview of the research the AOML Coral Program is conducting to characterize\, diagnose\, and model SCTLD spread\, including implications for management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Michael Studivan\, Associate ScientistDr. Michael Studivan is an Associate Scientist at the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) and NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)\, as part of the AOML Coral Program. His research involves the use of advanced molecular techniques to better understand coral diseases and treatments\, genetic connectivity of coral ecosystems\, and physiology/adaptation of corals in marginal and extreme environments. \n\n\n\n\n\nNature\, Take the Wheel!: Lionfish Abundance\, Impacts\, and Control After the Invasion Peak – Presented by Dr. Steve GittingsWhere are lionfish on the timeline of their invasion cycle? In many places they probably reached peak abundance several years ago. How will the post-peak phase play out? What will determine the levels of future impacts? Will the legacy of lionfish impacts be highly destructive on a continual basis\, less disruptive at some lower level\, or just a memory? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Gittings\, Ph.D.\, Chief Scientist\, NOAA Office of National Marine SanctuariesDr. Steve Gittings is a conservation scientist\, training and working at Texas A&M University before managing the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary\, then becoming Chief Scientist for NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in 1997. His specialty is ecosystem characterization and monitoring. He has studied coral reef ecology\, invasive species\, biofouling\, and impacts from ship groundings and oil spills. His team produces reports on resource status and trends in national marine sanctuaries\, which are critical elements of management planning. He has been a diver for over 50 years\, a scientific diver for over 40 years\, has done four saturation missions in the Aquarius habitat\, operated ROVs\, and is a submarine pilot. He also developed a lionfish trap that he hopes will help control deep populations of this invasive species while supplying lionfish as seafood. \n\n\n\n\n\nImproving Marine Biosecurity – Presented by Dr. Val BrownThis talk will provide a brief overview of marine biosecurity concepts including prevention\, early detection and rapid response\, and control and the challenges of addressing invasive species in the marine environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVal Brown\, Research Coordinator\, NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American SamoaVal Brown is one of the leads for the Pacific Preparedness Team of the US Coral Reef Task Force Coral Disease and Disturbance Working Group. She has worked in the Pacific Islands since 2004 on a broad array of issues including regional marine biosecurity. She was part of the teams that developed the strategic implementation plan for the Micronesia and Hawai’i Regional Biosecurity Plan and control efforts for crown of thorns starfish\, a nuisance species\, in Guam. In her current role as the Research Coordinator for the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa\, Val leads the conservation science program and efforts to better understand and protect the amazing marine resources in the sanctuary and the ecosystem services they provide to the people of American Samoa. \n\n\n\n\n\nHorizon Scanning and Risk Assessment – Presented by Rochelle Sturtevant\, Ph.D.This talk will provide an overview of NOAA work in the Great Lakes region to synthesize horizon scanning and risk assessment conducted at scales ranging from local to global\, and to scale this information for application to the Great Lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRochelle Sturtevant\, Ph.D.\, AIS Specialist and Program Manager for the NOAA Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS)\, Michigan Sea Grant\, Michigan University ExtensionDr. Sturtevant has worked with the GLANSIS database since its inception in 2003\, first as the Sea Grant Liaison to NOAA-GLERL and later as the GLANSIS Program Manager. This NOAA-led regional searchable database provides researchers\, natural resource managers and educators with access to distribution and impact data\, risk assessments\, and synthesis of the latest research publications. Rochelle’s position allows her to work collaboratively with Michigan Sea Grant\, Michigan State University Extension\, and the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) to address regional science information needs and support early detection and rapid response as well as regional coordination. Dr. Sturtevant serves as Sea Grant research representative to the Great Lakes Panel on ANS as well as contributing to the National Invasive Species Council’s Horizon Scanning Task Team and the ANSTF’s Early Detection and Rapid Response Subcommittee. \n\n\n\n\n\nAn overview of Chondria tumulosa in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and the development of preliminary biosecurity protocolsChondria tumulosa was first observed and collected in 2016 after it was found in small patches overgrowing coral reefs around the northeastern backreefs of Manawai (Pearl & Hermes Reef) in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM). It was not until a research expedition in 2019 that the seriousness and extent of Chondria reef overgrowth and spread came to light. At that time\, preliminary lethality experiments were conducted to inform management of the biosecurity protocols required to mitigate the risk of inadvertently spreading this cryptogenic species elsewhere in the PMNM or inhabited Hawaiian Islands. Further trials were conducted in 2022 to better expand managers’ biosecurity mitigation options after the alga was discovered at the adjacent atoll of Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) in 2021. In 2023\, the species was identified at Hōlanikū (Kure Atoll) growing cryptically and is now considered to be present at the last three atolls of the Hawaiian Archipelago. It is imperative that managers understand the options available to prevent further spread of this species through vectors associated with anthropogenic activities and natural occurrences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian B. Hauk\, Sanctuary Resource Specialist\, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries-PapahānaumokuākeaBrian Hauk is the Resource Protection Specialist for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Part of his duties are to oversee PMNM’s marine biosecurity protocols for alien species management in the Monument. Prior to his time at NOAA\, he worked for Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources utilizing mechanical removal techniques and biocontrol methods to control several invasive red algal species. This background has been very applicable to PMNM’s most recent challenge of managing Chondria tumulosa. Since its discovery\, Hauk has been heavily involved in the development of management actions related to the cryptogenic species that is overgrowing pristine coral reefs in the northern most atolls of PMNM.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-marine-biosecurity/
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: The role of primary and secondary introduction pathway management in effective biosecurity
DESCRIPTION:Effective biosecurity is crucial for safeguarding the United States’ ecosystems\, economy\, and public health from the growing threat of invasive species. One important component of biosecurity is identifying and managing the many ways in which non-native species are moved from one location to another. Introduction pathways include the vector that carries the non-native species (e.g.\, ship hulls\, horticulture\, aquaculture)\, and the geographical routes the species travels. Introductions can be classified as primary – where non-native species cross jurisdictional or biogeographic boundaries\, or as secondary – where they move within these boundaries after the initial introduction. Focusing management efforts on high-risk primary introduction pathways is an efficient approach for reducing the threat posed by multiple invasive species at once before entering the United States. However\, once a species breaches those borders\, the management focus shifts to secondary pathways to limit its spread. This presentation will cover the benefits of managing introduction pathways\, the transition between pre-border\, at-the-border\, and post-border pathway management\, and the challenges we face moving forward. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Deah Lieurance\, Asst. Professor of Invasive Species Biology and Management\, Penn State University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lieurance is an Assistant Professor of Invasive Species Biology and Management in the Ecosystem Science and Management Department at Penn State University. She has worked for over 12 years in invasive species prevention and risk assessment and led the first horizon scan for invasive species threats in the United States. Currently\, Dr. Lieurance is leading horizon scans for the U.S. Virgin Islands\, Puerto Rico\, and a national horizon scan for plants in trade\, as well as a project ranking secondary spread pathways to contribute to the National Early Detection and Rapid Response Framework. She also ran the University of Florida’s risk assessment program for non-native plants and is currently building the Penn State University Invasive Species Risk Analysis Program: a cooperative extension program to determine the invasion status or invasion risk of non-native species for the Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council. Her research spans plant-herbivore interactions\, the enemy release hypothesis\, and biocontrol development for high-priority invasive plants. She is currently developing a research program to investigate the effect of climate change on the ecophysiology and chemical ecology of invasive plants and how that might shape plant herbivore interactions.ns.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-role-of-primary-and-secondary-introduction-pathway-management-in-effective-biosecurity/
CATEGORIES:NISAW,Webinars
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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species\, the threat that they pose\, and what can be done to prevent their spread. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://naisma.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Crab Invasion: Coastal Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:The European Green Crab is among the most successful invasive predators in coastal marine ecosystems\, with established populations on five continents. While this invasive species has long impacted the Atlantic coast\, its more recent arrival on the Pacific coast has resulted in rapid expansion\, stretching from California to Alaska. This webinar brings together expert speakers from New Hampshire Sea Grant\, Washington Sea Grant\, and the Metlakatla Indian Community in Alaska to provide a comprehensive look at the Green Crab’s ecological impacts\, monitoring\, and management efforts. Join us to explore how communities across both coasts are addressing the challenges posed by this prolific invader. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is being jointly hosted by NAISMA and Sea Grant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nTim Campbell\, Wisconsin Sea Grant/USFWS/Sea Grant AIS Liaison\n\n\n\nGabriela Bradt\, New Hampshire Sea Grant\n\n\n\nEmily Grason\, Washington Sea Grant\n\n\n\nIan Hudson\, Metlakatla Indian Community\n\n\n\n\nPresentations and Speaker Bios: \n\n\n\nThe New Hampshire Green Crab Project: Working on solutions to tame an invader – Presented by Dr. Gabriela BradtIn 2015\, in response to local lobstermen seeking assistance in dealing with green crabs in their traps\, NH Sea Grant and UNH Cooperative Extension initiated a multi-pronged approach to addressing the problem that included basic biological research\, market research and development\, and public engagement and education through participatory science. This long-running program has contributed significantly to how the Northeast is approaching green crab mitigation through science\, innovation\, and public engagement to tame and utilize a resource rather than seeking to eradicate a well-established invader. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabriela Bradt\, Ph.D. – New Hampshire Sea GrantGabriela is a Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension State Specialist for New Hampshire Sea Grant and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Her programming and research is centered around seafood marketing\, market creation\, and consumer education and awareness about New Hampshire’s fisheries\, aquaculture\, and local seafood accessibility. Her research on invasive green crabs explores market development for a potential green crab fishery\, as well as soft-shell crab production. Additionally\, she leads citizen science programs looking at green crab population and distribution in coastal New Hampshire.Gabriela received a Ph.D. in Zoology from The University of New Hampshire in 2005\, and an M.A. in Biology from Bryn Mawr College in 2000. Since 2011 she has been involved in fisheries and aquaculture research and outreach. \n\n\n\n\n\nA Wide Net and a Deep Bench: Searching and monitoring for European green crab with community members – Presented by Dr. Emily GrasonAs green crab threatened to expand their foothold in Washington State in the early 2010s\, Washington Sea Grant partnered with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to launch a citizen science program for early detection. Community involvement set the stage in Washington not only for successful early detection\, but also for extraordinarily broad engagement across partner groups\, jurisdictions\, and institutions. WSG Crab Team now hosts two participatory science efforts related to green crab monitoring\, the flagship monitoring network and a newer more expansive program called Molt Search. Integrated with other components of Crab Team’s support for regional efforts\, such as capacity building and research\, these programs advance support for\, education on\, and efficacy of statewide efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Emily Grason\, Ph.D. – Washington Sea GrantEmily Grason is a marine ecologist at Washington Sea Grant. As the lead for Crab Team\, she oversees a comprehensive program focused on monitoring and control of the European green crab. Starting with a flagship citizen science early detection monitoring network ten years ago\, the program has expanded to support Washington’s technical needs related to green crab management\, including research and capacity building among managers and trappers. \n\n\n\nEmily holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Washington\, completed her master’s work at Western Washington University\, and her undergraduate work at Bowdoin College. She really enjoys walking in\, on\, and through Washington’s muddy\, salty places\, and sometimes remembers to look up for birds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nManaging the First European Green Crab Invasion in Alaska – Presented by Ian HudsonIn 2020\, the Metlakatla Department of Fish and Wildlife began monitoring for the invasive European Green Crab. In 2022 the first live EGC specimen was confirmed on Annette Islands Reserve in southern Southeast Alaska\, the first one to be discovered in the state of Alaska. Since the confirmation of the first EGC on AIR\, the MICDFW has conducted extensive trapping efforts to manage this invasive species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ian Hudson\, Metlakatla Department of Fish and WildlifeIan Hudson is a tribal member of the Metlakatla Indian Community and works as the Fisheries Biologist and European Green Crab Coordinator for the Metlakatla Department of Fish and Wildlife since June 2024. Prior to working for MICDFW\, Ian worked at Metlakatla High School for the last 10 years\, 6 of which he was a science teacher.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-green-crab-invasion-coastal-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Progress Towards a Model Legal Package for NAISMA’s Weed Free Products Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Stephanie Showalter Otts\, Director of the National Sea Grant Law Center and the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program at the University of Mississippi School of Law.As the North American Invasive Species Management Association’s Weed Free Products (WFP) program expands across the country\, legal and policy barriers have emerged that limit implementation. To advance the WFP standards\, the National Sea Grant Law Center (NSGLC) at the University of Mississippi School of Law is collaborating with NAISMA to create a model legal package for state noxious weed programs focused on pathway prevention through certified weed free forage\, gravel\, and mulch. The three-year project\, which launched in January 2023\, is supported by the U.S. Department of Interior with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. During the first phase of the project\, the NSGLC compiled an inventory of state invasive plant statutes\, regulations\, and policies nationwide and conducted an analysis of six priority policy attributes. In the next phase\, the NSGLC will be conducting a gap analysis to assess state authority to implement WFP programs. The inventory and findings from the gap analysis will provide the foundation for the development of the model legal package in the third phase of the project. In this special session\, the NSGLC will provide an overview of the project and present findings from the inventory and gap analysis. In addition\, the NSGLC will solicit participant input on research findings and the proposed approach to development of the model legal framework through interactive polling or similar technology. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Showalter Otts is the Director of the National Sea Grant Law Center and the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program at the University of Mississippi School of Law. Stephanie graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in History and received a joint J.D./Masters of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School in 2001. Stephanie began her career at the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2002 as the National Sea Grant Law Center’s first staff attorney (research counsel). Prior to joining the University of Mississippi\, Stephanie served as a Law Clerk for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre\, Pennsylvania. She is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and Mississippi. As Director\, Stephanie oversees a variety of legal education\, research\, and outreach activities addressing ocean and coastal law issues. She conducts legal research and provides technical assistance to organizations and governmental agencies on a variety of topics\, including aquaculture\, fisheries\, invasive species\, and coastal development. Stephanie also teaches a foundational course on ocean and coastal law at the University of Mississippi School of Law and serves as the co-coach of the Pace Environmental Law Moot Court team. Her research on natural resources\, marine\, and environmental law issues has been published in a variety of publications. Stephanie has conducted extensive research on marine and freshwater invasive species. Recent relevant publications include “Confronting the Marine Invasive Species Threat: Practical and Legal Challenges” in Climate Change Impacts on Ocean and Coastal Law: U.S. and International Perspectives (2014) and “Legislative and Regulatory Efforts to Minimize Expansion of Invasive Mussels through Watercraft Movements” in the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy (Summer 2013).
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-progress-towards-a-model-legal-package-for-naismas-weed-free-products-program/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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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
URL:https://naisma.org/event/annual-biocontrol-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Stop the Spread: Essential Campaigns for Preventing Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Jennifer Riddle (ISAN – Don’t Let It Loose)\, Laurel Downs (TNC – Don’t Move Firewood)\, Tim Campbell (Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers)\, Jeanine Neskey (MRP-APHIS\, Squeal on Pigs)\, Christie Trifone Millhouse (NAISMA\, PlayCleanGo). \n\n\n\nJoin us for an informative webinar featuring a panel of experts presenting key invasive species education campaigns. This webinar will cover four critical initiatives designed to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species across various ecosystems. \n\n\n\n\nDon’t Let It Loose: Learn about responsible pet ownership and why it’s important to prevent the release of pets into the wild.\n\n\n\nDon’t Move Firewood: Discover the importance of using local firewood to avoid spreading harmful forest pests.\n\n\n\nStop Aquatic Hitchhikers: is a national campaign that helps recreational water users be part of the solution to help prevent and slow the spread of aquatic invasive species.\n\n\n\nSqueal on Pigs: Understand the role of reporting and managing feral swine populations to protect natural habitats.\n\n\n\nPlayCleanGo: learn how to protect valuable natural resources by instilling an ethic of stewardship in recreationists as they enjoy the places they love in the great outdoors.\n\n\n\n\nThis panel will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for all taxa\, helping you to play a part in safeguarding our natural spaces. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-stop-the-spread-essential-campaigns-for-preventing-invasive-species/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: White-Nose Syndrome and Bats
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Jonathan Reichard and Jeremy Coleman\, White-Nose Syndrome Response Team\, USFWS \n\n\n\nWhite-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a devastating disease that affects hibernating bats\, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). This fungus thrives in cold\, dark\, and damp environments\, attacking the bare skin of bats during their hibernation. As it grows\, it disrupts their hibernation patterns\, causing them to burn through the fat reserves needed to survive the winter. The result is often fatal\, with millions of bats in North America already lost to this disease. WNS is especially concerning because bats play a critical role in ecosystems\, particularly in controlling insect populations. Additionally\, people can unknowingly spread the Pd fungus when they move from one location to another without properly cleaning their gear. This makes it crucial to clean and disinfect shoes\, clothing\, and equipment between trips to help prevent the spread of WNS. In this webinar\, we’ll explore the impact of White-Nose Syndrome and learn more about the efforts of the White-Nose Syndrome Response Team to combat this deadly disease. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-white-nose-syndrome-and-bats/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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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:Webinar: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease – An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Rosenau\, U.S. EPA Office of Wetlands\, Oceans\, and Watersheds \n\n\n\nStony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) was first reported in September 2014 off the coast of southeast Florida and has since become the most lethal coral disease ever recorded due to its swift spread\, extensive tissue necrosis\, and high mortality rates. \n\n\n\nThe etiological agent(s) and the mechanisms(s) of spread remain under investigation. Research has shown that SCTLD can be transmitted via seawater and direct contact with sick corals and sediments. Ocean currents are believed to play a role in transmitting the disease over relatively short distances (e.g.\, Florida’s Coral Reef) but cannot explain the pattern of spread across the wider Caribbean. Recent attention has focused on the roles vessels (specifically\, ballast water and biofouling) may play in transmitting SCTLD and the implications these potential modes of transport could have for SCTLD spread to coral reefs around the globe. This presentation provides an overview of SCTLD and discusses the hypothesized short- and long-range mechanisms of SCTLD transmission including ocean currents\, sediments\, ballast water and biofouling. Ongoing and planned efforts in the U.S. to understand the cause\, mechanisms of spread\, and impacts of SCTLD will also be presented. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Rosenau (U.S. EPA)Nick Rosenau is a Biologist at the U.S. EPA in the Office of Wetlands\, Oceans & Watersheds | Ocean & Coastal Management Branch (OCMB) in Washington\, DC. He is the staff lead for the branch’s Coral Reef Protection Program and coordinates EPA’s National Coral Reef Team. He also serves as the Biofouling lead for EPA’s rulemaking under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA). \n\n\n\nNick received his Ph.D. in Earth Science from Southern Methodist University (2013) and Bachelors’ degrees in Geology and Chemistry from the University of Arkansas\, Little Rock (2007). Before moving to the DC area in 2016\, he worked as a Geologist for several energy & environmental consulting firms in Colorado\, and as a Staff Geochemist for oil and gas operators (Pioneer Natural Resources; Sklar Exploration) in Texas and Colorado. Prior to joining EPA full time in 2020\, he was an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellow in EPA’s Office of Water where he supported a number of coastal management programs and worked on coastal acidification\, coral disease\, water quality\, vessel discharges\, and vessel sewage no discharge zones projects.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-stony-coral-tissue-loss-disease/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Dutch Elm Disease and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Benjamin Held\, Senior Scientist\, and Ryan Murphy\, Researcher\, Department of Plant Pathology\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nFor nearly 10 decades\, the invasive DED pathogen Ophiostoma novo-ulmi has been decimating American elms (Ulmus americana) and other native elm species in Minnesota and across the country. The American elm once lined streets across Minnesota\, and for good reason. Its elegant form and tolerance to the harsh urban environment made it one of two premier canopy species. American\, along with red (U. rubra) and rock (U. thomasii) elm\, also provide critical benefits to ecosystem functioning\, wildlife\, and insects. Control measures so far have relied on sanitation and chemical control\, both of which are expensive methods considering the large numbers of trees affected. Varied disease resistance has been identified in a small number of elms; however\, additional genetic diversity is needed to combat a pathogen that has a changing virulence. Our elm selection program is aimed at identifying\, propagating\, and screening survivor elms for DED tolerance from across the state of Minnesota. In addition\, our reintroduction planting program will also return much needed DED resistant genotypes back into the landscape in both urban and natural forested landscapes. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan Murphy is a researcher and educator in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota. In addition to working on the UMN Elm Selection Program\, he manages the Urban Forestry Outreach & Research Lab which provides education about trees to communities around the state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Held is a researcher in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota where his work focuses on the control and detection of various invasive forest pathogens in addition to wood microbiology and fungal diversity in extreme environments.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-dutch-elm-disease-and-resistance/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The cryptogenic macroalgal invader Chondria tumulosa overgrows entire coral reefs in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument\, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Heather L. Spalding\, Associate Professor\, College of Charleston \n\n\n\nCo-Authors: Taylor Williams\, Brian Hauk\, Andrea Kealoha\, and Randall Kosaki. \n\n\n\nThe Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world and supports a high diversity and abundance of native marine flora and fauna. In 2019\, a new cryptogenic red alga\, Chondria tumulosa\, was observed forming dense mats that rapidly overgrew native corals and algae at Manawai (Pearl and Hermes Atoll). By 2023\, up to 40% of sites surveyed at Manawai contained Chondria mats in the lagoon\, back reef\, and fore reef from 1 to 21 m depths. Chondria percent cover was up to 95% over a 25 x 1 m area\, with a canopy height of 21 cm. Stable isotope analyses of Chondria tissue δ15N ranged from 2.2-3.4‰\, suggesting its distribution was not influenced by anthropogenic or shore-based processes (like seabird guano). However\, the %N in algal tissue ranged from 0.95-2.75%\, suggesting enrichment by other processes is occurring. Additional studies on this alga’s ecophysiology and microbiome are needed to determine its mechanism(s) of success in oligotrophic waters with intact top down processes. This alga poses a serious threat to coral reefs in the Pacific because of its mat-forming morphology\, fragmentation\, attachment to nets and other algae\, and high abundance in nearly pristine\, nutrient-poor environments. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Heather Spalding grew up on a small cattle farm in Kentucky but was usually found underwater in the murky depths of the farm pond exploring the mud and “moss”. She received her undergraduate degree in marine science from Southampton College at Long Island University under the tutelage of Dr. Larry Liddle. This led to an internship on kelp forest ecology at Moss Landing Marine Labs (MLML) with Dr. Mike Foster\, where she discovered that being comfortable underwater in low light was a useful skill for a phycologist. After completing her master’s degree in marine science at MLML\, she was lured to the University of Hawaiʻi to study macroalgae with Dr. Isabella Abbott and Dr. Celia Smith for her doctoral degree in marine botany\, with an emphasis on ecology\, evolution\, and conservation biology. This research led to studies on mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Hawaiian Archipelago using technical diving and submersibles\, and the discovery of new macroalgal species and deep water coral reefs. After several years of post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument on algal biodiversity and ecophysiology\, Dr. Spalding accepted a tenure-track position in marine biology at the College of Charleston in 2019. She is now an Associate Professor at the College of Charleston and has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and 10 book chapters on macroalgae and corals.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/chondria-tumulosa-impacts-to-coral-reefs-in-hawaii/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Live Long and Prosper: Protecting Ash Trees and the Ash Resource from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Deborah McCullough\, Professor\, Department of Entomology and Department of Forestry\, Michigan State University \n\n\n\nThis webinar will address options for protecting valuable ash trees in landscapes from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) with systemic insecticides. Tactics to integrate systemic insecticides with other EAB management tactics in forested areas\, as well as landscapes\, will be included. We’ll cover some myths about treating ash trees that just won’t go away and talk about trunk injection and potential wounding. Factors related to the economics of treating vs removing ash trees will be included. Questions will be welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah G. McCullough is a Professor at Michigan State University with a joint appointment in the Dept. of Entomology and Dept. of Forestry\, with research\, extension and teaching responsibilities. McCullough’s research focuses on the ecology\, impacts and management of forest insects\, particularly invasive species including emerald ash borer\, beech bark disease\, and hemlock woolly adelgid. She works with forest managers\, regulatory officials\, arborists and landowners to develop sustainable management strategies to protect forest health. McCullough also assists chestnut growers and Christmas tree producers with insect management issues. McCullough teaches a 4 credit course on Forest Insects and Diseases annually and has served as the major advisor for more than 35 graduate students\, many of whom work in forest health and related positions. McCullough has authored or co-authored more than 135 papers about forest insect ecology and management in scientific journals\, approximately 250 extension bulletins\, websites\, videos or articles in trade publications and given more than 600 presentations on forest insects.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-insecticide-options-for-emerald-ash-borer-control-and-ash-tree-protection/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T111102
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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:Webinar: The Trouble with Lionfish: Perspectives from across North America
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Highlight: The Trouble with Lionfish: Perspectives from across North AmericaWe hosted a very unique\, bilingual monthly webinar on May 15 with Dr. Steve Gittings from NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuaries Program and Mateo Sabido from the Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Natural Areas of the State of Quintana Roo (IBANQROO). Here’s what we learned: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWe learned about the history and evolution of the lionfish invasion\, scientific approaches to managing the species\, and stories of local innovation and action to manage this species in the Western Atlantic Ocean and the Mexican Caribbean. Recordings of this webinar are available in both English and Spanish on our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nYou can also purchase merchandise from our Know Your Invasives: Lionfish Collection from the NAISMA Shop! \n\n\n\n“If their beauty or their arsenal of venomous spines aren’t enough to get your attention\, then their ecological impact might be. Lionfish have\, in some places\, reduced native fish populations by up to 60 percent.” – Dr. Steve Gittings\, NOAA \n\n\n\n“From an environmental standpoint\, clearly the invasion has undeniably been a disaster. But it has been inspiring to watch how people from so many walks of life have joined forces in response to the invasion in the Western Atlantic\, all hoping to do their part to control the outbreak and protect the places that they love.” – Dr. Steve Gittings\, NOAA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMixed signals: The maturation of the lionfish invasionNearly 40 years after the first lionfish was spotted in the Atlantic Ocean\, and almost 25 years after the invasion exploded across the region\, a case can be made that a fortuitous combination of science and local action has controlled the impact to native ecosystems. Some of the people\, approaches\, and successes of the response will be highlighted. But is that the whole story? What don’t we know? Should Nature be given some credit? And with ecosystems experiencing faster and more severe changes than anything any of us have ever seen\, how can we know what the impacts of lionfish have been? As the battle for control presses on\, and we look ahead to other invasions\, we should ask: Why did Indo-Pacific lionfish invade the Atlantic\, and some Atlantic fish not invade the Pacific? What will the future Atlantic tropical ocean look like? And what have lionfish taught us about ourselves\, our relationship with Nature\, and our role in conservation? Finally\, can we learn from thousands of years of human history in the Mediterranean? Why is that sea so heavily invaded? And why is there a one-way invasion of Red Sea species\, including lionfish\, through the 150 year old Suez Canal? \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Steve Gittings is Chief Scientist for NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary Program. Before that\, he was manager of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and a research scientist at Texas A&M University. Dr. Gittings has worked in the field of conservation science his entire career\, characterizing and monitoring marine ecosystems\, assessing damage and recovery following ship groundings and oil spills\, and applying science to management. He led a team that developed a process for system-wide reporting on the status and trends of resources and ecosystems in national marine sanctuaries. The reports are now used as critical elements of management planning for the sanctuaries. He has been a diver for over 50 years and has worked for over 40 years as a scientific diver\, doing four saturation missions in the Aquarius habitat\, operating ROVs\, and as a submarine pilot and scientist. Recently\, Dr. Gittings has been developing traps designed to catch lionfish in waters beyond scuba depth. The traps minimize by-catch\, eliminate ghost-fishing\, and are being tested for their potential to help fishermen provide lionfish to seafood and other developing markets\, supplementing their income while also doing conservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 15 años del pez león: Lecciones aprendidas de la participación comunitaria para el monitoreo y control en el Caribe Mexicano. \n\n\n\nLa invasión del pez león (Pterois volitans/miles)\, es considerada como una de las principales amenazas a la biodiversidad marina; a 15 años de su primer registro en México\, el pez león ha logrado establecerse en diferentes ecosistemas y profundidades del Caribe mexicano y Golfo de México. Considerando que su erradicación\, es poco probable; el sector comunitario y pesquero en coordinación con instituciones como la Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) y Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil\, han tenido una participación importante en la estrategia de control\, aprovechamiento y monitoreo para atender la problemática del pez león. \n\n\n\nAquí abordaremos como eje central el involucramiento de las comunidades y las experiencias de mujeres y hombres que viven en las localidades costeras de Cozumel\, Banco Chichorro\, Xcalak y Mahahual\, y como de ser una amenaza se volvió en una oportunidad para la conservación de la biodiversidad y aprovechamiento del pez león. Por último\, abordaremos como éstas iniciativas contribuyen a la Estrategia Nacional de control y monitoreo del pez león en México. \n\n\n\n\n\nMiguel Mateo Sabido Itzá. Biólogo y Maestro en Manejo de Zona Costera es el jefe de departamento de Áreas Naturales Protegidas zona Sur del Instituto de Biodiversidad y Áreas Naturales Protegidas del estado de Quintana Roo (IBANQROO) en México. El Mtro. Sabido es buceador científico y lleva 14 años trabajando en la investigación\, conservación de los ecosistemas costeros y fortalecimiento comunitario en el Caribe Mexicano. Durante este tiempo\, ha colaborado en 30 proyectos enfocándose en temáticas como pez león\, pesquerías artesanales de caracol rosado\, langosta espinosa\, peces arrecifales\, restauración coralina\, manejo de Áreas Naturales Protegidas\, zonas de refugio pesquero\, monitoreo de fauna silvestre\, ciencia ciudadana y fortalecimiento de las comunidades costeras; Todo ello se traduce en más de 60 presentaciones y conferencias en congresos nacionales e internacionales. Es autor principal de 6 artículos científicos publicados en revistas internacionales\, el Mtro. Sabido\, ha tenido la oportunidad de trabajar y colaborar con las Áreas Naturales Protegidas “Reserva de la Biosfera Banco Chinchorro” y “Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Xcalak” enfocándose en el monitoreo\, control\, educación ambiental y promover opciones de aprovechamiento local del pez león siempre desde la perspectiva de involucramiento comunitario.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-invasive-lionfish/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Field mapping protocols- What to consider when mapping for invasive plant species
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Jennifer Hillmer and Mark Daluge \n\n\n\nJoin representatives from the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Standards and Technology Committee in a webinar that will explore the NAISMA Mapping Standards and Field Mapping Protocols. Many managers understand the value of data collection and sharing. However\, guidance on data collection practices is not easily accessible. The Standards and Technology Committee has worked to aggregate existing field mapping protocols and have identified the commonalities on general structure of these protocols. In this webinar\, learn what components are commonly included in field mapping protocols\, how they vary\, and what it looks like to create a field mapping protocol for your organization. Representatives from Teton County Weed and Pest District in Jackson\, Wyoming will present field mapping protocols that were created by utilizing the results/guidance from the Standards and Technology Committee. This webinar is sure to be beneficial whether you have a Field Mapping Protocol in place for your organization\, or if you are looking to create your own. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Daluge \n\n\n\nMark is the Assistant Supervisor for the Teton County Weed and Pest District located in Jackson\, Wyoming.  Following the receipt of a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management from the University of Wisconsin in 2003\, he moved to Jackson and has been working in the invasive species industry ever since.  He received the Rita Beard Visionary Leadership Award from NAISMA in 2019\, given annually in recognition of an early-career individual who has shown exceptional dedication and accomplishments regarding invasive species management or educational activities.  He is a State of Wyoming Certified Weed & Pest Control District Supervisor\, is Past-President of the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA)\, is the chair of the NAISMA Standards and Technology Committee\, and an active member on the NAISMA Weed Free Products committee.  He oversees Teton County Weed and Pest’s yearly treatment operations\, is a licensed drone pilot\, and coordinates their GIS program. Mark takes pride in having a “can do” attitude and likes a challenge.  In his free time\, he enjoys rafting\, skiing\, and camping with his wife and two children.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer HillmerJennifer Hillmer has over twenty-five years of experience in natural areas stewardship and invasive plant control. Her primary areas of interest are field crew development\, building capacity for invasive plant management\, and land stewardship. As the Invasive Plant Management Coordinator at Cleveland Metroparks\, Jennifer helped establish and directs a district-wide management program to find\,evaluate\, prioritize\, and remove invasive plants from the 25\,000-acre park district. She has worked for the Ohio DNR\, The Nature Conservancy\, and The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland\, Ohio. She is a founding member of the Ohio Invasive Plants Council and the Crooked River Cooperative Weed Management Area (Ohio)\, a former board member of the Midwest Invasive Plant Network\, and a tireless advocate for good recordkeeping.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-field-mapping-protocols-what-to-consider-when-mapping-for-invasive-plant-species/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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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/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T150000
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SUMMARY:Collaboration and Innovation: Working at Multiple Scales at the Department of the Interior to Manage Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:The Department of the Interior plays a central role in how the United States stewards its public lands. Interior manages one-fifth of the country’s land area\, thousands of miles of coastline\, hundreds of dams and reservoirs\, and 1.76 billion acres of the Outer Continental Shelf. It also upholds the federal government’s trust responsibilities to 574 Federally recognized tribes and honors its special commitments to Alaska Natives\, Native Hawaiians\, and affiliated Island Communities. Additionally\, Interior supplies water to tens of millions of people; provides diverse recreational opportunities; protects the icons of the country’s national heritage; conserves fish\, wildlife\, and their habitats; and provides scientific and other information about these resources. Invasive species pose substantial threats to fulfilling these diverse responsibilities. To reduce those threats\, Interior leads extensive efforts to manage invasive species\, working closely with other federal agencies\, states\, tribes\, territories\, and other partners. This panel session will involve experts from across Interior who will feature signature Departmental invasive species initiatives underway\, provide an overview of Interior bureau missions\, roles\, and responsibilities as it pertains to invasive species management\, and highlight on-the-ground projects underway across the nation. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://naisma.org/event/collaboration-and-innovation-working-at-multiple-scales-at-the-department-of-the-interior-to-manage-invasive-species/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 National Forum on Biological Control
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum on Biological Control in partnership with NAISMA and the National Association of State Foresters. This will be held March 11 – 14\, 2024 in Annapolis\, MD at the Graduate Hotel. The meeting will focus on both weed and arthropod biocontrol and will be a venue for all biocontrol practitioners\, researchers\, and policy makers to come together to address the shared challenges (Ex.\, communication\, capacity\, changing landscapes) and opportunities that exist in this area. The meeting themes are centered around biocontrol research\, management\, and impacts in natural areas. \n\n\n\nMeet & Greet Cocktail hour will occur on Monday\, March 11. The main conference program starts Tuesday\, March 12 and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday\, March 14. \n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration (through January 15\, 2024)  Professional Full Conference –  $375NAISMA members $350Student Full Conference –  $225 \n\n\n\nLate Registration (starts January 31\, 2024)\n\n\n\nProfessional Full Conference – $450NAISMA members $425Student Full – $275 \n\n\n\nTravel\n\n\n\nAirports: Baltimore (BWI) – 45 min drive to hotelWashington (DCA) – 45 min drive to hotel \n\n\n\nTransportation OptionsUberSAAB Transportation: 443-995-9728Roberts Transportation: 240-393-7656Blanchard Limousines: 410-224-7222: https://blanchardlimo.com/Towne Transport: 410-266-3392 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMember rate is applied during check-out. Join today to enjoy this discount and many other member benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERHERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFULLAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\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\nKeynote Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mark Hoddle\, University of California RiversideStepping up to the Challenge: Proactive Biological Control of Invasive Pests (abstract) \n\n\n\nMark Hoddle is an Extension Specialist in Biological Control\, Department of Entomology\, University of California Riverside. Hoddle received his B.Sc. (1989)\, M.Sc. (1991)\, and D.Sc. (2018) from the University of Auckland\, New Zealand and his Ph.D. (1997) from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. Currently\, Hoddle’s lab is working on the proactive biological control of spotted lantern fly and development of proactive IPM programs for avocado seed feeding weevils prior to the anticipated incursion of these pests into California. Other current projects on invasive insect pests include work on gold spotted oak borer\, South American palm weevil\, cotton seed bug\, Asian citrus psyllid\, and Argentine ant. Hoddle is the director of UCR’s Center for Invasive Species Research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStas Burgiel\, Executive Director of the National Invasive Species CouncilAdvancing a Biocontrol National Agenda \n\n\n\nStanley W. Burgiel (“Stas”) serves as the Executive Director of the National Invasive Species Council (NISC)\, where he facilitates high-level policy dialogue across federal departments and White House offices on invasive species. He is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of NISC work plan activities in areas such as wildland fire\, climate change\, and early detection and rapid response. Stas has worked and consulted for a range of nongovernmental\, governmental\, and intergovernmental organizations\, including the Global Invasive Species Programme\, the Nature Conservancy\, the UNEP/World Conservation Monitoring Centre\, and the International Institute for Sustainable Development. He received his Ph.D. in international service from the American University and a B.A. in political science from Swarthmore College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDean Brookes\, Australia Biological Control Laboratory (ABCL)Perspectives\, opportunities\, and challenges for native range research (abstract) \n\n\n\nDean Brookes’ research background is in ecological genetics and insect-plant interactions in agriculture and biological control. For two years Dean has been working for the Australia Biological Control Laboratory (ABCL)\, a USDA-ARS overseas laboratory that is partnered with the Australian federal Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Dean is currently team leader within ABCL\, overseeing the team’s research projects\, conducting surveys for potential agents throughout Asia and Australia\, and building molecular capacity within the team. Dean’s current research focus is the broader integration of molecular techniques into biological control to fast-track agent discovery and evaluation\, and to better understand the host associations of potential biological control agents across the native and introduced distributions of invasive weeds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference/hotel booking information\n\n\n\nHotel/ conference venue booked at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis\, MD (Graduate Annapolis | Hotel Near Naval Academy (graduatehotels.com)). Attendees may also call our reservations line at 844-888-4723. Reservations will be accepted through the group cutoff date of Monday 2/23/24. Booking Code: 1095362 \n\n\n\nIf you need to extend your stay\, make your reservations and then reach out to Brandon at bdrakeford@graduateannapolis.com and he will make necessary adjustments for room rates. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE A ROOM\n\n\n\n\nPartners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nLive Agenda Below. Additional tabs with speakers and poster information located at the bottom.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/2023-usdafs-national-forum-for-biological-control/
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Protecting North American Biodiversity from Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiodiversity in Focus: A Status Report on North American Species and Ecosystems at Risk presented by Regan Smyth \n\n\n\nBiodiversity loss is recognized by the World Economic Forum as one the greatest global risks\, threatening not just the persistence of at-risk species and health of ecological communities but also the people who depend upon them. In this presentation\, Regan Smyth will report the latest findings from NatureServe’s 2023 report on the status of biodiversity in the United States\, including the role of invasive species as a primary driver of biodiversity loss. \n\n\n\nRegan Smyth is the Vice President for Data and Methods at NatureServe\, where she oversees the development\, management\, and provision of core data resources on North American species and ecosystems. She ensures that the biodiversity information collected by NatureServe’s Network of Natural Heritage Programs and Conservation Data Centers meets consistent standards\, resulting in the highest quality data available on the location and conservation status of biodiversity throughout the Americas. This dataset allows us to understand species extinction risk and direct conservation action. Regan has a master’s degree in ecosystem conservation and management from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in biology and environmental science\, also from Duke University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Study #1 – The Selective Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants presented by Dr. Mark Heilman \n\n\n\nExotic aquatic plants can overwhelm invaded habitat and drastically alter biodiversity and function of aquatic ecosystems.   These invasions severely disrupt ecology\, and for threatened species under pressure from other environmental disturbance\, non-native aquatic plants can pose a dire risk.  Selective management strategies for invasive aquatic plants have demonstrated the ability to protect or restore habitat\, including critical sites for threatened and endangered species of fish\, mussels\, and other taxa.   Several interesting\, aquatic plant management projects from across the US will be highlighted for their success in maintaining and/or enhancing biodiversity and habitat quality. \n\n\n\nDr. Mark Heilman serves on the Board of Directors of NAISMA and Chairs the Legislative Committee. As Director of Aquatic Technology for SePRO (Carmel\, Indiana)\, Dr. Heilman leads the company’s research and development efforts to bring forward new technologies for managing water resources. He also directly assists many public and private natural resource managers in the US and internationally with design and implementation of challenging projects managing aquatic invasive species with an emphasis on aquatic plants. Dr. Heilman received his B.S. in Biology (1992) and his Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology from the University of Notre Dame (1998). He is a Past President of the Aquatic Plant Management Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Study #2 – Long Island rare species and invasives management presented by Abby Marino \n\n\n\nLong Island\, NY has more than its fair share of invasive species\, but at the same time this region is one of the most biodiverse in New York State. In this presentation\, Abby B. Marino will share how the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area PRISM approaches rare species conservation alongside invasive species management.  \n\n\n\nAbby B. Marino works as the Conservation Area Manager for the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area. She received her B.S. in environmental science from Cornell University\, where she worked in the Blossey lab studying invasive plant-soil interactions. Her work as the communications coordinator for the NY Invasive Species Research Institute gave her experience in communicating invasive species research for managers and the public. In addition to her work at LIISMA\, she is pursuing a masters degree in Energy & Environmental Management at the University of Connecticut.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-protecting-north-american-biodiversity-from-invasive-species/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges for Preventing the Next Plant Invasion
DESCRIPTION:In the past 50 years\, the number of non-native species introduced outside their native range has doubled\, leading to substantial negative ecological and socioeconomic impacts. This is a problem that will persist as species introductions continue to rise and impacts are intensified by climate change and other drivers of change. It is well-established that economic returns on investment in prevention and eradication far outweigh those for containment and maintenance control management strategies\, but investment in prevention is still much less than what is spent on management. Weed risk assessment is a method to preemptively screen species before they are introduced to a new area (or as early as possible). It is based on the idea that species traits can be used to predict the success (or failure) of a species at passing through the stages of invasion and spread. In this presentation\, we will discuss different approaches to risk assessment\, how results are applied\, some of the benefits and costs of this process\, and the future of risk assessment to prevent continued plant invasions. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by CAST in partnership with NAISMA. \n\n\n\nPresented by Deah Lieurance\, Assistant Professor of Invasive Species Biology and Management at Penn State University\, and Theresa Culley\, Professor of Plant Ecology and past Head of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeah Lieurance is currently an Assistant Professor of Invasive Species Biology and Management in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at The Pennsylvania State University. Previously\, she worked at University of Florida as an Extension Scientist leading the IFAS Assessment of Nonnative Plants-a risk assessment program. Her research and extension work centers around invasive species prevention and prioritization using decision support tools and horizon scanning. She is the 2021 recipient of NAISMA’s Rita Beard Visionary Leadership Award. Additionally\, she currently serves on the NAISMA’s board and the chair of the Board Development Committee and Pennsylvania’s Invasive Species Council.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheresa Culley is a Professor of Plant Ecology and past Head of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on the mechanisms and genetics of plant invasions\, especially for species of ornamental and horticultural use. She is a board member of the Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN)\, a founding co-organizer of Public Gardens as Sentinels of Plant Invasion (PGSIP) in North America\, and a past president of the Ohio Invasive Species Council (OIPC) where she chairs its invasive plant assessment committee. Theresa also serves on the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Invasive Plant Advisory Committee which assists in the commercial regulation of invasive species in Ohio. 
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-opportunities-and-challenges-for-preventing-the-next-plant-invasion/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: The Federal Interagency Committee on the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Please join members of the Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW) to learn more about the organization\, hear highlights from 2023\, get a preview of upcoming plans\, and provide input on future federal coordination needs regarding invasive plant research and management. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction to FICMNEW presented by Seth Flanigan\, Bureau of Land Management and Co-Chair of FICMNEW\n\n\n\nBrief history of FICMNEW efforts presented by Vijay Nandula\, National Institute of Food and Agriculture\n\n\n\n2023 highlights presented by Paul Heimowitz\, U.S. Geological Survey\n\n\n\nUpcoming plans presented by Vijay Nandula – NIFA\n\n\n\nFuture needs discussion presented by Terri Hogan\, National Park Service\n\n\n\nWrap-up/Involvement opportunities presented by Chris Taliga\, Natural Resources Conservation Service and co-chair of FICMNEW
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-federal-interagency-committee-on-the-management-of-noxious-and-exotic-weeds/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: The Invasive Species Language Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Communicating about invasive species can get complicated! On February 27-28\, in partnership with NAISMA for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)\, Sea Grant is proud to present The Invasive Species Language Workshop\, bringing together invasive species researchers and science communication professionals to share best practices for communicating about biological invasions to scientists\, stakeholders\, and the public. \n\n\n\nDay 1 (February 27) will feature a NISAW webinar on communications issues in invasion biology\, including inclusive language\, effective use of metaphor\, changes to species names\, and more. These hybrid presentations will be available to watch online for free\, and virtual attendees will be able to send in questions for discussion.  \n\n\n\nDay 2 (February 28)\, held in-person in Washington\, DC\, will feature in-depth discussion to develop research topics and interventions to improve communication strategies in invasion biology\, including the process for changing species names\, harmonizing communications strategies across agencies and research groups\, tailoring messaging to different stakeholder groups\, and more. Attendance for this portion is limited: reach out to Tim Campbell (tim.campbell@wisc.edu) if interested in participating in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Tim Campbell at tim.campbell@wisc.edu.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-invasive-species-language-workshop-2024-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: The Invasive Species Language Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Communicating about invasive species can get complicated! On February 27-28\, in partnership with NAISMA for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)\, Sea Grant is proud to present The Invasive Species Language Workshop\, bringing together invasive species researchers and science communication professionals to share best practices for communicating about biological invasions to scientists\, stakeholders\, and the public. \n\n\n\nDay 1 (February 27) will feature a NISAW webinar on communications issues in invasion biology\, including inclusive language\, effective use of metaphor\, changes to species names\, and more. These hybrid presentations will be available to watch online for free\, and virtual attendees will be able to send in questions for discussion.  \n\n\n\nDay 2 (February 28)\, held in-person in Washington\, DC\, will feature in-depth discussion to develop research topics and interventions to improve communication strategies in invasion biology\, including the process for changing species names\, harmonizing communications strategies across agencies and research groups\, tailoring messaging to different stakeholder groups\, and more. Attendance for this portion is limited: reach out to Tim Campbell (tim.campbell@wisc.edu) if interested in participating in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Tim Campbell at tim.campbell@wisc.edu.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-invasive-species-language-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Annual USGS Invasive Species Research Forum - Better Living Through Modern Invasion Science
DESCRIPTION:Presented by James English\, Renee Bellinger\, Diane Waller\, Seth Munson\, Amy Yackel Adams\, Kristen Hart\, and Kurt Kowalski with the U.S Geological Survey \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-annual-usgs-invasive-species-research-forum/
CATEGORIES:NAISMA Webinar,Webinars
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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)
DESCRIPTION:Washington D.C.www.nisaw.org \n\n\n\nNational Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species\, the threat that they pose\, and what can be done to prevent their spread. NISAW is coordinated by The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). To learn more and participate\, visit www.nisaw.org.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-nisaw/
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