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 […]
Introduced Plant Pathogens Threatening North American Forests Introduced plant pathogens threaten North American forests. Some arrived in the distant past: chestnut blight, white pine blister rust, beech bark disease, Dutch elm disease, butternut canker. Damaging introductions continue through the late 20th Century (sudden oak death, laurel wilt) and recent decades (ohia rust, Fusarium blight, rapid […]
The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighbouring U.S. States. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Invasive Species Forum, taking place from February 7 to 9. The theme of the 2023 Invasive Species Forum is Invasive Species Action in a Changing […]
On behalf of the Northwest Regional Northern Pike Coordination Forum, here is a reminder and agenda for February 13, 2023, meeting with updates on invasive Northern Pike in the Pacific Northwest. All are welcome, and please pass this information along to those who may be interested. What: Update on Invasive Northern Pike in the Pacific […]
Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Symposium 2023 The RISCC management symposium brings together natural resource managers, scientists, and the invasive species community to discuss challenges and solutions to managing habitats dually impacted by invasive species and climate change. Our next symposium will take place virtually via Zoom on February 14-15th, 2023. Sessions will […]
At the Asheville City Council Meeting on February 14, 2023, at 5 p.m., city council will proclaim February 20 - 26, 2023 Invasive Species Awareness Week in Asheville. Raven Invasive Plant Management, a NAISMA member, was instrumental in getting the proclamation in front of the city council, with support from Asheville's oldest non-profit Asheville GreenWorks. […]
You are cordially invited to the Mississippi River Science Forum, February 15-16, 2023, hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey! You are encouraged to send this invitation to other personnel in your organization that may be interested. The Mississippi River is a multi-faceted, complex resource in the United States that needs a comprehensive and coordinated plan […]
Salmonids are critical components of the transitional boreal forest and temperate rainforests of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Alaska Natives and the local economy are dependent upon subsistence, recreational, and commercial fisheries that target these species. Invasive Northern Pike (Esox lucius) (pike), which prey upon and threaten local salmonids, were thought to have been eradicated from the […]
Join the Florida Wildflower Foundation on Wednesday, February 15 at 2pm EST as Dr. Deah Lieurance walks us through the steps a non-native species takes towards becoming an invasive species, including the pathways for arrival, what facilitates establishment and spread of the species, and a range of negative impacts to the environment, economy and to […]
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 […]
Lessons Learned in the First Three Years of a Long-Term Invasive American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) Removal Effort at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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 […]
Yard work to remove invasive species at Arcadia EcoHome, located in Arcadia, California, and share our action online to raise public awareness of NISAW 2023
In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Montana Invasive Species Council and the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission will host an education and outreach event at the State Capitol […]
The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Office of Sustainability and friends will be tabling at the Commons Main Street on February 20th during free hour (12-1PM) to raise awareness […]
NISAW Webinar: Invasive Species Programs Across Mexico presented by Yolanda Barrios Caballero, CONABIO Abstract: As the fifth mega diverse country, and with invasive species identified as the third cause of biodiversity loss, Mexico has been working more and more towards addressing this relatively new topic. The National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity, CONABIO, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Gulf Coast. The TGR-CWMA is a voluntary network of public and private stakeholders focused on preventing the spread and movement of the species by advocating […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
