The theme for Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) 2023 is “Mythbusters” – addressing misconceptions about invasive species that are often misunderstood. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of in-person volunteer activities, webinars on various topics, awards presented to businesses and individuals who make a difference in addressing invasive species in Hawaiʻi, and […]
Colorado Pesticide Applicator Advocacy Day Colorado State Capitol February 22, 2023 8:30am - 1:30pm (feel free to come for all or part of the day) We will send you more […]
The shellfish industry contributes $270 million annually to Washington’s economy! Unfortunately, there is a large threat looming over this industry. While most people think of plants and animals as invasive […]
The Webinar will begin with an overview of noxious weeds and the three different classes. Next, receive an overview of aquatic noxious weeds and their impact on the state’s water […]
Think Like a Psychologist: How to better communicate about invasive species to your audience Wednesday, February 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm EST Meet the Speaker: Ken Donnelly, Beyond Attitude Consulting Ken Donnelly has been working on sustainability issues for over 30 years. He specializes in applying psychology to communications and outreach campaigns. For the past 12 years, Ken […]
Congress utilizes legislation titled the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to authorize and guide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Since WRDA 1986, Congress often has considered a WRDA biennially. The most recent WRDA was passed in 2022 as part of an omnibus appropriations and authorizations act (PL 117-263). The WRDA not only authorizes […]
In honor of national invasive species awareness week, the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership is collaborating with Quail Forever Missouri to host an invasive species webinar live event! We'll go over common invasive plants that can be troublesome for landowners. We will also discuss treatment methods and programs that landowners can sign up for to […]
Don’t let their beauty fool you. Aquatic invasive plants may escape our gardens and landscapes populating natural spaces, disrupting habitat and diminishing water quality. Some of these plants were added in the past before we became aware of their invasive nature and negative impact on the environment. Others are being sold illegally online and purchased […]
