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None this week.
59th Annual Meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society
July 14-17, 2019; San Diego Mission Valley, California
North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Meeting
September 30 - October 3, 2019; Saratoga Springs, New York.
Western Regional Panel Annual Meeting
October 9-11, 2019 in Missoula, Montana.
21st International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
October 27 – 31, 2019; Montreal, Quebec
Great Lakes ANS Regional Panel Meeting
November 13-14, 2019; Ann Arbor, Michigan
Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Training
December 10-12th, 2019; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
North American Invasive Species Association Webinars:
Boot Brush Stations: Building & Installation June 19th at 1:00 pm CT
- Presented by Julie Kraft, Sublette County, WY Weed and Pest & Hilary Mosher, Finger Lakes-Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, NY
- Description: Boot brush stations are a popular tool used to raise awareness about invasive species and reduce the spread and establishment of new infestations. During this webinar, Julie Kraft of Wyoming and Hilary Mosher of New York will discuss and demonstrate the different methods of constructing and installing the boot brush stations. From gathering materials, site selection and working with partners in very different regions, you will see first hand the successes these and many organizations are having, thanks to this invasive species prevention tool. Click here to register.
How to achieve Communication Goals for reducing the spread of invasive species July 17th at 1:00 pm CT
- Presented by Jackie Lalley, YodelPop Marketing
- Description:When you're working to address invasive species, it can be hard to know that you're making a difference. Whether you oversee communications and marketing as an agency leader or are "on the ground" creating materials and messages. This webinar will give you ways to measure the impact of your work, gauge your progress, and be part of a larger effort that reaches millions of people with the same message. You will also learn how to use the PlayCleanGo Campaign for your own community and beyond. Click here to register.
Stopping Invasive Species with Behavioral Psychology August 21th at 1:00 pm CT
- Presented by Ken Donnelly, behavioral psychologist and president at Beyond Attitude Consulting
- Description: Many invasive species pathways include human behavior, like boating, hiking, and camping. Changing people’s behavior can be challenging, as anyone who has ever made a New Year’s resolution knows very well. Just because people think something should be done, doesn’t mean it will get done. Fortunately, the application of behavioral psychology greatly improves traditional communications programs in getting people to adopt the behaviors that interrupt pathways. People attending the webinar will learn how to apply behavioral psychology to nurture the behaviors that stop the spread of invasive species.Click here to register.
University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Assessment of Non-native Plants
UF/IFAS (https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu) is seeking a GIS specialist and risk analyst to work with the Assessment and APHIS-PPQ experts in the development, validation, and implementation of species geopotential distribution models and invasive plant risk assessments.
The candidate must have adequate experience with ArcGIS (developing models and generating maps) and an understanding of biological invasions and/or risk analysis (Master's degree or equivalent experience required). Duties will include modifying the Proto3 GIS model used by APHIS-PPQ to improve species distribution predictions for Florida and the southeastern US, testing the models for accuracy, and conducting invasion risk assessments for non-native plants. More information about the risk assessment protocol and the GIS model can be found here.
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/511006/ops-research-technician-agrondeah-lieurance
State funds fight against spread of invasive species
Posted June 17, 2019 – New York is going to fund several hundreds of thousands to reduce the native impacts of invasive species through control or removal activities, research, and spread prevention.
Welch proposes bill to tackle invasive species
Posted June 14, 2019 - On Thursday, Welch, D-Vt., announced that he has introduced H.R.3244, the “Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act.” Among other things, it makes funding available for rapid, early responses to invasive species infestations, and for efforts to help forests recover.
Exotic pet trade responsible for hundreds of invasive species around the globe
Posted June 14, 2019 - According to a new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment last week, Burmese pythons in Florida are just one example of the hundreds of non-native and invasive species that are harming native species and ecosystems around the world thanks to the multibillion-dollar exotic pet trade.
DNR: invasive ‘frankenfish’ population growing in Maryland
Posted June 13, 2019 - Maryland Department of Natural Resources and its partners warn of a possible northern expansion by the aggressively invasive species into the Susquehanna River.
Parasites are Destroying the Beaks of Darwin’s Famous Finches
Posted June 13, 2019 - An invasive insect, called Philornis downsi, is finding a home in the nests of almost every species of ground bird on the islands, causing serious damage to their populations. The birds are dying in alarming numbers and suffering malformations to one of their most defining qualities — their beaks.
After Hurricane Maria, these lizards got a serious grip
Posted June 13, 2019 - In response to devastating hurricanes, Dominican anoles have developed a grip that's 10 times stronger. Are we witnessing evolution in real time?
National Voluntary Code of Conduct for the Ornamental Horticulture Industry Launched
Posted June 13, 2019 - The National Voluntary Code of Conduct supports the Canadian Council on Invasive Species’ Be Plant Wise program. The goal of the Be Plant Wise program is to support and recognize responsible leaders in the horticulture industry who adopt best practices to avoid the introduction of high-risk invasive plants to specific regions.
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