RECENT ANS ANNOUNCEMENTS
None this week.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
UPCOMING WEBINARS
NAISMA Monthly Webinars: NPS Integrated Pest Management Webinar Series
April 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT - A Biocultural Approach to Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Western Science for Invasive Species Management and Policy
May 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT - Using Community Based Social Marketing to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The La Crosse Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is pleased to announce that we are recruiting a permanent GS-0482-12 Fish Biologist (Modeler) to serve as a modeler working within the Mississippi River Basin. The selected applicant will develop, maintain, and apply fish population and community models to evaluate fish community dynamics with the goal of informing management decisions to increase the sustainability of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin Fisheries. This position will also serve as a technical expert in statistical modeling of fish populations that will be used to evaluate control techniques for established populations of . The selected applicant will also supervise lower graded AIS staff. Knowledge and experience with fisheries and aquatic ecological principles, sampling methodologies, mathematical principals, concepts and theories in data driven decision making to independently apply appropriate statistical analysis and develop analytical models to inform decisions. Closes: 05/02/2022. Announcement number R3-22-11448718-RR-SDHA
U.S. Geological Survey- Virtual Internship Opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (USGS WARC) is seeking qualified undergraduates or recent graduates (within 1 year of graduation) for an ecology-focused paid remote summer internship.
Possible Projects: The USGS WARC conducts the science needed to understand, manage, conserve, and restore wetlands and other aquatic and coastal ecosystems. The virtual intern will have the ability to work on a project related to coastal change, invasive species, or coastal wetlands, which will help inform larger scale natural resource management issues.
Successful Candidates: Expected to commit 20 hours a week for 10 weeks to the internship starting in June. Currently pursuing an undergraduate science degree in a STEM field at a U.S. academic institution or be within 1 year of graduating with your bachelor's degree. Must be a U.S. citizen. Interested in ecology and environmental conservation issues and science. Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting. For some projects, experience with Geographic Information Systems is a plus, but not required. To apply, please send your resume and a short letter describing your interest in the internship to Kaitlin Kovacs (kkovacs@usgs.gov) by April 20, 2022.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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RECOMMENDED READING
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ANS IN THE NEWS…
Zebra mussel infestation discovered in Ardmore’s City Lake
April 18, 2022. An invasive species of mollusk has made its way to Ardmore and could cause big problems if they continue to spread.
From Manteo to Wilmington, could the 'kudzu of the coas6t' help fight climate change?
April 18, 2022. A growing body of research could challenge the well-held negative view of the invasive, although phragmites is never likely to be seen as a welcome addition to the American landscape.
Wildlife officials warn invasive zebra mussels were found in 2 Oklahoma lakes
April 16, 2022. State wildlife officials are warning Oklahomans that invasive zebra mussels, which can cause a variety of problems for wildlife, boats and infrastructure, have been found in lakes in Shawnee and Ardmore, and are also present in several bodies of water throughout Oklahoma.
Valley brush fire fueled by invasive Salt Cedar trees
April 17, 2022. The fire has burned at least 64 acres of land at the bottom of the valley near Gillespie Dam. Salt Cedar trees were the main fuel for the blaze, according to the Buckeye Valley Fire Department.
Patch of invasive algae species discovered about 1.5 miles away from China Cove in Newport Harbor
April 15, 2022. Another patch of Caulerpa prolifera was discovered in Newport Harbor late last month about 1.5 miles away from where the invasive algae species was initially discovered in China Cove.
‘Threat worse than pollution’: Dangerous fish found in the Hudson
April 14, 2022. The invasive round goby fish has been spotted near Poughkeepsie as state announces effort to protect waters.
A new boat-washing station could make Canandaigua Lake healthier. Here's how
April 14, 2022. This boating season, the state boat launch on Canandaigua Lake will have a new boat-washing station, albeit one with used equipment that will be on loan for now.
Aquatic Invasive Species Expected to Be a Problem for Upcoming Boating Season
April 12, 2022. The sounds of swimming, splashing, and boating will return to Minnesota lakes this summer, but there will likely be one unwelcome guest; aquatic invasive species. A new survey of the state’s lake associations by Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates shows 74% of respondents saying they’re worried about it.
The Tegu Lizard, an Invasive Florida Species, Has Made Its Way to Georgia
April 12, 2022. Generally when an invasive species comes to mind, we think of a strangler vine killing an innocent tree, nasty bugs, or weeds. But an invasive species that has reportedly been plaguing Florida for a while now has made its way to Georgia.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1 Billion America the Beautiful Challenge to Support and Accelerate Locally Led Conservation and Restoration Projects
April 11, 2022. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a $1 billion America the Beautiful Challenge that will leverage Federal conservation and restoration investments with private and philanthropic contributions to accelerate land, water, and wildlife conservation efforts across the country.
Aquatic invasive species check stations opening April 15 in Wyoming; all boaters must stop
April 11, 2022. Aquatic invasive species inspection stations for watercraft are resuming seasonal operations across most of the state beginning April 15, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Monday.
