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 […]
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 impacts in Washington will be presented. Finally, current management efforts and how to help will be addressed. There will be a question-and-answer session at the […]
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 its biology, life cycle, and hosts. Many agricultural industries in Washington will be impacted significantly by this pest. Everyone must do their part to prevent […]
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 […]
Pet rehoming events, or pet amnesty days, act as an alternative to pet release or aquarium dumping for those who can no longer care for their pets. Pets surrendered at these events are often rehomed or rehabilitated with the help of the many state, veterinary, and animal rescue partners it takes to organize such events. […]
Collaborative Conservation and Adaptation Strategy Toolbox (CCAST) Announcing Two CCAST Webinars in March Comparing in situ Detection of Invasive Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) Using Environmental DNA and Detection Canines in Texas Reservoirs Date: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM Pacific/11:00 AM Mountain/12:00 PM Central Presenters: Debi Deshon, Mussel Dogs, and Matthew Barnes, Texas Tech University Zoom Webinar Registration: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdO6rqTsrG9aciNjMyVWnlgDb6fO0Sv39 […]
EDDMapS 102 Mar 17, 2023 11:00 AM in Eastern Time https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_06AhW1jUTUWGNcvLvmCGHw This is a prerequisite for the Annual EDDMapS Summit on April 20th. Learn more at NAISMA.org
Springs Monitoring for the Four Forest Restoration Initiative in Northern Arizona Date: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM Pacific/2:00 PM Mountain/3:00 PM Central Presenter: Larry Stevens, Ph.D., Springs Stewardship Institute Zoom […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anyone interested in learning about invasive animal and plant species in Missouri to join its Wild Webcast on Invasive Plant […]
