The Texas Gulf Region Cooperative Weed Management Area (TGR-CWMA) was established in 2014 by to address invasive Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolious) from Port O'Connor to Packery Channel on the Texas […]
Natural resource managers throughout North America have identified feral swine as a significant challenge. This invasive species has emerged as a major environmental and economic concern as populations have exploded. Not only do they destroy crops, disrupt natural habitats, and prey on native species, they also can harbor and transmit disease. They exist across North […]
The National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Information System is an emerging online resource for invasive species information sharing and collaboration that serves as the centralized hub of the National EDRR Framework. This centralized network improves access to existing and emerging information resources and expands collaboration to facilitate early detection and rapid response to biological […]
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.
American Bullfrog Management to Support Conservation and Recovery of Native Species in the West Presented by Matt Grabau, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ninette Daniele, Yosemite National Park, and Audrey Owens, Arizona Game and Fish Department American bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) are not native to western North America and threaten dozens of Species of Greatest […]
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 webinar will highlight the resources and best practices represented by the overall Don’t Move Firewood campaign and its current staff team. We’ll give a brief […]
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 detection monitoring for Zebra Mussels, Phragmites, and Purple Loosestrife to help guide Treaty #3 community led mitigation efforts to help protect their lands and waters. […]
Willowdale State Forest – Woody Plant Identification and Removal of Invasives Join us every other Thursday from 10am-12pm at Willowdale State Forest. Volunteer training on woody plant identification, while working to cut and remove roots of nasty woody invasive plants. We tackle glossy buckthorn, common buckthorn, winged euonymus, privet, oriental bittersweet, Japanese honeysuckle, multi-flora rose […]
