Events

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 European green crab poses a significant risk to Washington’s economy and environment. This Webinar first will provide context for the governor’s emergency declaration, including a video from the field and an overview of the response. Then, plans for the management of this invasive species will be addressed. Finally, the audience will learn of ways […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]