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 […]
Join Blue Ridge PRISM in kicking off National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2023! The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that was discovered in Virginia in 2018, and has the potential to cause significant economic and ecological impacts. Help us monitor its spread by looking for egg masses in high-risk areas. This training will cover […]
A training on Nevada’s Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) plant species and how to report them. This focuses on state-listed noxious weeds that either haven't quite made their way into Nevada yet, but could appear at any time, and ones that haven't quite established in large areas yet, but in small pockets in a […]
A training on Nevada’s Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) plant species and how to report them. This focuses on state-listed noxious weeds that either haven't quite made their way into Nevada yet, but could appear at any time, and ones that haven't quite established in large areas yet, but in small pockets in a […]
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 species, wildlife diseases can be invasive as well. Learn about the biosecurity risk shellfish diseases pose to these native animals. Disease symptoms and potential impacts […]
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 bodies. The Aquatic Weeds Management Account will be introduced and guidelines of the grant program will be highlighted. Participants will learn to identify and manage […]
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 […]
Did you know that dogs can be trained to sniff out aquatic invasive species on boats at watercraft inspection stations? It’s true, so come meet Washington’s newest canine first detector! This Webinar will include a live “meet and greet” with Fin the dog and his handler, Nick. Participants are invited to ask questions during this […]
The Webinar will provide a high-level overview of the African clawed frog, beginning with a description of the invasive amphibian, identification tips, and pathway of introduction. The frog’s distribution and […]
EDDMapS 101 Feb 24, 2023 11:00 AM in Eastern Time https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1quQ7O-lQqe_wnyJFCEP-A This event is a prerequisite for the Annual EDDMapS Summit on April 20, 2023. Get more information at NAISMA.org.
While not here yet, the spotted lanternfly is wreaking havoc on the East Coast and it slowly is spreading west to the central states. Learn more about this insect, including […]
Join us for a Firewood Outreach Coordinating Initiative webinar, Meet the Don’t Move Firewood Team, on Monday January 27 2023 at 1pm Eastern (10am Pacific, 11am Mountain, noon Central). This […]
Mitigating Treaty #3 Invasive Species Impacts Through Early Detection Monitoring Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 1:00 pm EST Learn how Grand Council Treaty #3’s Territorial Planning Unit is implementing early […]
