Events

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 in Helena Montana, on Wednesday, February 22, from 10 am to 2 pm. This event provides an opportunity for Montana's legislature to interact with and […]

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 about how invasive species are impacting our campus and beyond. Everyone is welcome to come visit and ask us any questions you may have! Our […]

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

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 information as the event gets closer. Attendees will be provided: Talking points and handouts on our specific issues A short advocacy training on-site before speaking […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]