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 […]
Middle South Georgia SWCD Feral Swine Control Workshop Tuesday, February 21, 2023 8:30 AM 1:00 PM Worth County Ag Pavilion102 Rebecca DriveSylvester, GA, 31791United States
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 […]
NISAW Webinar: USGS Research: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Effects of Climate Change on Invasive Species
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 […]
Colorado Pesticide Applicator Advocacy Day Colorado State Capitol February 22, 2023 8:30am - 1:30pm (feel free to come for all or part of the day) We will send you more […]
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 […]
Congress utilizes legislation titled the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to authorize and guide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Since WRDA 1986, Congress often has considered a WRDA biennially. The most recent WRDA was passed in 2022 as part of an omnibus appropriations and authorizations act (PL 117-263). The WRDA not only authorizes […]
