Have you ever gone to the store or nursery and purchased a plant that then began to take over your yard? Some invasive species are prohibited for sale in our state, however many remain available. These plants can wreak havoc on our environment, economy and can be a general burden to society. Join us to […]
Join invasive species expert Matt Wallrath of Upper Sugar River Watershed Association for this training on identifying and reporting invasive species! Matt will explain why invasive species are a problem for our environmental and economic health with a focus on how we can prevent them in our region. Five species of disturbed areas and roadsides […]
Register here → | Download the agenda The Connecticut River is a critical water resource in the northeastern US with unique habitats and wildlife impacted by an aggressive invasion of a novel biotype of the submersed exotic aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillata. Hydrilla is on the Federal Noxious Weed List and is considered the worst aquatic […]
Join us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week for the 11th annual Invasive Species & Exotic Pest Workshop! We have a great lineup of speakers who will dive into topics surrounding zebra mussel contaminated moss balls, pathways to ornamental weeds, spotted lanternfly risks to agriculture, first foods and invasive species management, riparian restoration techniques, and […]
Click here to register → | Download the Agenda Abstract: The green crab is a highly adaptable invasive species that preys on juvenile clams before they reach harvestable age, outcompetes native crab species such as Dungeness crab, and wreaks havoc on marine and estuary ecosystems near shore. This invader is native to Europe and northern […]
Blue Ridge PRISM Spring Online Workshop 2022 - Management & Control of Invasive Plants in the Spring About this event Our online workshop teaches you how to best manage invasive plants during the spring season. Topics covered in this session include: Best seasonal practices for specific invasive plants Using manual & mechanical control methods Methods […]
The Florida First Detector Program teaches on topics of invasive species and early detection. In this webinar hosted in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, we will focus on invasive pests and pathogens of palm trees! Participants will also learn how to how invasive species arrive in Florida and how they can use the distance […]
Register here → The federal deregulation of emerald ash borer in January 2021 was widely expected to lead to many changes in the regulatory environment around firewood in the USA. This webinar will highlight the release of a new report written by staff of The Nature Conservancy’s Don’t Move Firewood campaign, covering what regulations […]
10:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Since giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) were found in the United States in late 2019, the Washington State Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and researchers across the country have mobilized to understand the risk to honey bees, human health, and agriculture. Join Dr. Chris Looney for […]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) 2022 is February 28, 2022 – March 4, 2022, and we invite you to join us for a virtual presentation to learn about some of the invasive species that can be found within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Invasive species are defined as non-native plants, animals, pathogens, and microorganisms that […]
Join us online for the CISMA's first full partner event of 2022! We will update you on upcoming events, and CISMA projects. Bring your thoughts about invasive species, and questions for CISMA employees. We will be presenting on common invasive forest pests and diseases in the State of Michigan. To register, visit our Facebook events page […]
Join us for the 2022 Spring Invasive Species Summit -- learn from Southeast Michigan CISMA coordinators and our partners how invasive species are transported and how to stop their movement! Learn to identify and report invasive species as well as supporting pollinators by choosing native plants rather than ornamental invasives! Find the full schedule and […]
