RECENT ANS ANNOUNCEMENTS

None this week.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

NAISMA Monthly Webinars: NPS Integrated Pest Management Webinar Series

May 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT - Using Community Based Social Marketing to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Washington Fish and Wildlife Service

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Research Scientist - Fish & Wildlife Research Scientist 1 - *05790-22

WDFW is seeking a Research Scientist to protect state waters by serving as the expert on European Green Crab (EGC) Research. This role will be the principle researcher for assessing EGC populations and the primary author for the development of the EGC state management plan – both of which provide sound, science-based management recommendations for decision makers in meeting resource and economic needs for the state. This job is posted until May 18, 2022, with a 1st Review of Applications taking place on May 4, 2022. Application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

European Green Crab Outreach Specialist - Community Outreach & Env Education Spec 3 - Perm -*05842-22.

Based in either Mill Creek or La Conner with regular travel to northwest Washington and the coast, this permanent position includes a mix of European green crab public outreach, community and stakeholder engagement, messaging development and planning, multimedia, and other aquatic 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 communications. Ideal candidates could be a scientist or natural resources pro with strong communications and interpersonal skills, or a communicator with a passion for conveying scientific information about coastal and fish / shellfish issues. Closing 5/19/22.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

None this week.

RECOMMENDED READING

eDNA-based detection of the invasive crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus in streams with a LAMP assay using dependent replicates to gain higher sensitivity

Porco, D., Hermant, S., Purnomo, C.A. et al. eDNA-based detection of the invasive crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus in streams with a LAMP assay using dependent replicates to gain higher sensitivity. Sci Rep 12, 6553 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10545-w

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) REMOTE SENSING FOR SPREADING CONTROL OF WATER CHESTNUT INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE ERIE CANAL SYSTEM, NEW YORK

Tang, T., Jiang, L., & Perrelli, M. UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) REMOTE SENSING FOR SPREADING CONTROL OF WATER CHESTNUT INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE ERIE CANAL SYSTEM, NEW YORK.

ANS IN THE NEWS…            

Floridian Spends Retirement Capturing Invasive Lizards That Threaten Native Wildlife

April 25, 2022.Pennington, 60, has singlehandedly captured at least 117 Argentine black and white tegus from the woods and neighborhoods in western Fort Pierce where he lives.

Everglades National Park: Ground Zero In The Battle With Invasive Species

April 24, 2022. Its collective mix of constricting Burmese pythons; sweeps of both Melaleuca and Brazilian pepper trees; opportunistic Argentine black and white tegus, an omnivorous lizard; and lionfish in its marine world present a seemingly unstoppable invasion.

Wildlife agency turning invasive water hyacinth into organic fertilizer

April 24, 2022. The hope of the 35-acre pilot program is to find a way to successfully clear a body of water, or parts of it, of hyacinth without using chemicals or other extreme measures.

Invasive species centre in the Sault tackles ongoing problem

April 23, 2022. The invasive species centre in Sault Ste. Marie is awarding 60 micro-grants to organizations in the province, including several here in the northeast.

Invasive tubenose gobies joining their ‘round’ cousins in St. Lawrence River

April 23, 2022. As the invasive tench tries to make inroads in the St. Lawrence River from east to west, another aquatic invasive critter is making its mark from the opposite direction.

Weed-a-thon: Eugene students pulling invasive species for 24 hours straight

April 22, 2022. Students at Twin Rivers Charter School are preparing for a 24-hour invasive weed-a-thon. The event started at 10 a.m. Friday and continues through Saturday morning.

5 THINGS TO KNOW: How to stop the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species

April 21, 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation gives information on how to preventing the spread of zebra mussels and other harmful species.

Trojan trout: could turning an invasive fish  into a ‘super-male’ save a native species?

April 21, 2022. Once widely distributed in rivers and streams across northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout is now found across just 10% of its historical range. Today, it is reeling under the pressures of the climate crisis, habitat loss and – in the case of Leandro Creek – a hardy intruder.

Invaders to our waterways; what to watch for this spring

April 21, 2022. One invader to our waterways has been here since at least 2017. It's bright red, has raised spots, and looks like a mini-lobster; the Red Swamp Crayfish.

8 Invasive Species in The U.S. That You Can Eat

April 20, 2022. Invasive critters cause damage to the ecosystem every year. The good news for hunters and anglers? Some of them are edible.

Yet Another Nasty Invasive Species Spotted in the Hudson Valley

April 20, 2022. They're actually known by scientific names due to the number of species, but most refer to them as hammerhead worms, shovel worms, or broadband planarians.

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources busts illegal turtle trade; dozens of invasive turtles seized

April 20, 2022. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is sounding the alarm on an illegal turtle trade after seizing dozens of the shelled reptiles from private and retail sellers across the Commonwealth.

Scientists find new way to clear invasive carp from Minnesota creek

April 20, 2022.  Now University of Minnesota ecologists, who have spent years studying the life cycle of this unwanted fish in the Rice Creek system, are using that research coupled with new technology including "an electric fence for fish" to remove thousands of carp each spring.