PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS ACROSS THE NATION to raise awareness and identify solutions to invasive species issues at local, state, tribal, regional, international and national scales. Locate an invasive species event in your state or county. Plan your own event using the NISAW Toolkit – where and when it works for you!
Monday, February 25th
Invasive Species 101: What are invasive species? How did they get here? How have they affected ecosystems around the world? What is being done to mitigate risks?
Lunchtime Seminar on Capitol Hill: 12PM- 1PM
Cannon House Office Building Room 122
Tuesday, February 26th
“Fire and Water” Series Session I: A Discussion about Invasive Species and Wildfires
Lunchtime Seminar on Capitol Hill: 12PM - 1PM
Cannon House Office Building Room 421
Wednesday February 27th
“Fire and Water” Series Session II: A Discussion about Aquatic Invasive Species
Elizabeth Brown (Invasive Species Coordinator; Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
Lunchtime Seminar on Capitol Hill: 12PM - 1PM
Join over a dozen Federal and private agencies to learn about the amazing work being done in the invasive species community, including awards recognizing individuals promoting invasive species best practices, and remarks from House Invasive Species Caucus Co-Chairs. Food and wine will be served. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Rayburn House Office Building Room 2043-4: 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursday February 28th
Resistance: A Discussion about the Innovative Solutions to Invasive Species Issues through Forest and Plant Science
Enrico Bonello (Center for Applied Plant Sciences; Ohio State University)
Lunchtime Seminar on Capitol Hill: 12PM - 1PM
Monday, February 25, 2019
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
PlayCleanGo and You Can Change Public Behavior to Slow the Spread of Invasive SpeciesThursday, February 28, 2019
To Be Announced.
Upcoming Events add event
Reduce Risks from Invasive Species Coalition
202-289-2060
rick.otis@rrisc.org | www.rrisc.org
Acknowledgements:
Chuck Bargeron, Liz Moss, Sarah Jean Swain and Rebekah Wallace, UGA Bugwood, Coordinators, NISAW website and webinar technology
Alex Hosmar and Rick Otis, RRISC, overall coordination and assistance
Lee van Wychen, WSSA, Coordinator, Capitol Hill arrangements