Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox Webinar
Event Description: Carp hot dogs, anyone? From nutria to lionfish, inte rest continues to grow in ways to encourage harvest and use as a means of controlling or eradicating populations of invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species . If used properly, incentivizing and encouraging public or commercial harvest represents a significant opportunity to support ecosystem and natural resource management while simultaneously boosting economic development and environmental awareness.
However, if used incorrectly, negative consequences such as further spread can occur. In this talk, Amanda and Jason will discuss the ecological, human health, and socioeconomic issues involved in invasive species incentives. They will also highlight what can help improve success and share recommendations to assist in development and implementation of a successful (and tasty or fashionable) harvest program. Bring your favorite recipe and join the conversation!
Register here: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcO2srDkqGdZ8JOadkU_20eMyhcYHcoGJ
CART Webinar Series: This webinar series is one way the CART partnership is increasing communication to help our agencies and partners address shared conservation challenges. If you would like to learn more about CART or get involved, please contact Karlee Jewell (karlee_jewell@fws.gov) or Genevieve Johnson (gjohnson@usbr.gov).
Presenters: Amanda DeVleeschower and Jason Goldberg, bios below!
- Amanda DeVleeschower is a Master’s student at Old Dominion University in Virginia studying parasitic relationships in native Virginia fish. Her background includes ecology education, horticulture, parasitic relationships, and lots of creepy crawlers!
- Jason Goldberg is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Falls Church, Virginia. As part of Science Applications, he helps support a variety of activities, including USFWS’ Climate Change Action Program, environmental justice initiatives, biotechnology, and data management. Jason previously worked for USFWS’s Fish and Aquatic Conservation program, including the Branch of Aquatic Invasive Species, where he worked on several issues such as injurious wildlife and invasive species gastronomy. Goldberg has joint Master’s degrees in Marine Science and Public Policy from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and College of William and Mary.