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It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about 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 , the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread.

North American Invasive Species Association Webinars –NAISMA hosts educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW and the 3rd Wednesday of each month. (If the following links to do not work, visit the NISAW event page (https://naisma.org/events/) for more information or to register).

Canadian Council on Invasive Species NISAW Webinars

 (If the following links to do not work, visit the CCIS - NISAW event page (https://canadainvasives.ca/take-action/national-invasive-species-awareness-action-week//) for more information or to register).

Monday, Feb 28th, 2022 – 1-2 PM EDT- Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 – 1-2 PM EDT - Removing the Target: Giving Relational Consideration to Invasive Species by Applying an Indigenous Worldview

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 – 2:30- 3:30 PM EDT - Understanding people and communicating with them about invasive species.

Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 1-2PM EDT - Trade pathways for invasive species: Insights from seller and consumer surveys and an in-store assessment

Thursday March 3rd, 2022 – 1-2PM EDT- Ship traffic connects Antarctica’s fragile coasts to worldwide ecosystems

Thursday March 3rd, 2022 – 2:30- 3:30 PM EDT -  Nova Scotia - Impacts of Aquatic Invasive Species on Species at Risk

Friday March 4th, 2022 – 1-2PM EDT - Wild Pigs: A Threat To The Canadian Pork Sector. How Can We Reduce It?

UPCOMING MEETINGS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Michigan Invasive Species Program’s NotMISpecies Webinar Series:

March 24, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m ET. - Step aboard Michigan’s Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant program

Looking for resources to help your community protect a local water body from aquatic invasive species? The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) program provides $1k - $3k grants annually for groups interested in aquatic invasive species prevention through increased boater education and awareness. Kelsey Bockleman and Paige Filice from Michigan State University Extension and Kevin Walters from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will reveal 2022 CBCW award recipients, share information on past projects and help your group prepare to apply for a CBCW grant in 2023.

NAISMA Monthly Webinars: NPS Integrated Pest Management Webinar Series

March 3, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST - Pacific Green Crab Management

Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Weekwebinar series on priority invasive species issues during the week of February 28-March 4.

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

March 3, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST - Plant This Not That: Avoiding Invasive Plant Species in Florida

Have you ever gone to the store or nursery and purchased a plant that then began to take over your yard? Some invasive species are prohibited for sale in our state, however many remain available. These plants can wreak havoc on our environment, economy and can be a general burden to society. Join us to learn about common invasive species that you might see often, that should be avoided or removed and replaced with Florida Friendly selections. This class is suitable for professionals or residents alike!

RECOMMENDED READING

Tracking an invasion front with environmental DNA

Keller, A. G., Grason, E. W., McDonald, P. S., Ramón‐Laca, A., & Kelly, R. P. (2022). Tracking an invasion front with environmental DNA. Ecological Applications, e2561.

Recreational angling and spearfishing on social media: insights on harvesting patterns, social engagement and sentiments related to the distributional range shift of a marine invasive species

Sbragaglia, V., Espasandín, L., Coco, S., Felici, A., Correia, R. A., Coll, M., & Arlinghaus, R. (2022). Recreational angling and spearfishing on social media: insights on harvesting patterns, social engagement and sentiments related to the distributional range shift of a marine invasive species. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 1-14.

ANS IN THE NEWS…

Stop the carp invasion into the Great Lakes

February 27, 2022. Congress must view the Corps project as more than just a local water resources project. Because the innovative technologies the Corps is implementing at Brandon Road can be used elsewhere to prevent the spread of invasive species in other states and critical waterways, it is clearly a project with national benefits.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week includes virtual workshop

February 26, 2022. This week, organizations across the country are participating in National Invasive Species Awareness Week to encourage the public to do their part in preventing damage caused by invasive species. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) experts are available to share actionable steps to prevent invasive species from wreaking havoc in your yard, communities and beyond.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Next week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week

February 26, 2022. Hello from Beltrami County’s Aquatic Invasive Species Lake Technician, the week of Feb. 28 through March 4 is designated as National Invasive Species Awareness Week and I would like to bring each person’s attention to the problems with invasive species.

Montana FWP to begin Aquatic Invasive Species inspections

February 25, 2022. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will be checking all types of boats, including kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, for invasive species of mussels and weeds.

Invasive Species Awareness Week comes to social media

February 25, 2022.  The campaign aims to educate Canadians about invasive species and how to protect natural species

Governor Jay Inslee Proclaims Invasive Species Awareness Week

February 25, 2022.   Gov. Jay Inslee, in partnership with the Washington Invasive Species Council, has proclaimed February 28 through March 4 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington.

Regional teams could combat spread of invasive species in Pennsylvania

February 24, 2022. National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Monday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 4. As Pennsylvania grapples with a growing number of invasive plants, insects, and fish and other animals, the Great Lakes experience with invasive species provides helpful lessons.

Get Dirty: Invasive Species Awareness Month (Video)

February 24, 2022. February is Invasive Species Awareness Month. There are invasive plants and insects people can find around their home. Michele Harman, the community relations specialist with the Board of Water Supply, joined Take2 with details.

New UW Research Explores A Way To Fight Off Invasive Green Crabs

February 23, 2022. An emerging surveillance tool could help the state and tribal partners expand detection and make trapping efforts more effective.

MS Aquarium to host Invasive Species Awareness Week

February 23, 2022. During Invasive Species Week, the Aquarium will focus on plants and animals that are non-native species. Invasive species can be both plants and animals.

Rapid response team tackles invasive species

February 23, 2022. Canberra’s environment is under threat from climate change climate change
Climate change includes both global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. Though there have been previous periods of climatic change, since the mid-20th century humans have had an unprecedented impact on Earth's climate system and caused change on a global scale.

Learn more about climate change and invasive species, but a newly established government team will protect the environment. The Rapid Response Biosecurity Team was established after the 2021-22 ACT Budget provided $3 million over four years to deal with biosecurity threats accelerated by recent bushfires.

The macaque monkeys of Mauritius: an invasive alien species, and a major export for research

February 22, 2022. The reason for a high captive number is that Mauritius is one of the world’s largest exporters of monkeys for the global research industry – primarily, to the US and Europe. Up to 10,000 primates are exported by Mauritius each year. Ecologist Vincent Florens provides insights into how the animals first came to Mauritius and how their presence has affected the island’s natural environment.

water background with ANS Task Force three circles with a fish, mussel, and plant
Aquatic Nuisance Species are organisms that produce harmful impacts on aquatic ecosystems or activities or dependent on these ecosystems such as agricultural, aquacultural, or recreation. ANS may occur in freshwater, estuarine, and marine waters and are one of the most significant threats to waters...
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