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 […]
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 […]
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 Webinar Registration: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOGopzwoH9xvNP9uSVD_97RUxcgg3dIR Abstract: The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) aims to restore 2.4 million acres of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest across four […]
