RECENT ANS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Video: European Green Crab, The Biggest Threat to Wild Salmon You've Never Heard.

This video highlights the large scale European Green Crab trapping project known as the South Coast EGC Control Project, funded by the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. This project is led directly in partnership with DFO as well as the Ahousaht, Tla-o-qui-aht and T'Sou-Ke First Nations. Watch HERE.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

NAISMA Monthly Webinars:

October 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT - Invasive plant management on non-industrial forest lands in the Panhandle, Fl after Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael had catastrophic socio-ecological impacts on landowners and forestlands in the Panhandle, Florida. Although scientists predict an increase in the spread 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 after ecological disturbances, there is limited research about the human dimensions of hurricanes, invasive plants, and forest management.

Not MI Species Webinar Series

Thursday, September 22, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Yooper Troopers: Lessons learned controlling Phragmites in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Thursday October 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

There’s a lamprey in my classroom! Infusing invasive species education into statewide programs

Thursday, November 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Treat me right! Rules, regulations and best practices for controlling aquatic invasive species in Michigan’s inland lakes

Virtual Island Biosecurity Workshop

December 6 & 7, 2022; 1pm to 5pm PST

Connect with colleagues around the world to learn and share your island biosecurity knowledge! We welcome presentations on all aspects of invasive species prevention, detection, and response. Click HERE to register.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Unit Manager - WMS Band 3 - Permanent - *13128-22

Monitor and control nonnative aquatic animal species statewide to prevent their introduction and to manage established Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) populations. Lead the statewide AIS Unit in formulating and administering Department policies and laws, developing, and implementing long-term strategies, and directing AIS Unit activities for statewide monitoring and control of AIS for conservation, recreational, and commercial purposes. This recruitment is posted continuously and will remain open until a selection is made. First review of applications will take place on September 23, 2022.  Application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible.

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Idaho Ag. Program Specialist- Invasive Species

Salary $59,987.20 Annually Location Boise, ID

Job Type Full Time Department of Agriculture Job Number 15794-0031

Closing 11/30/2022 11:59 PM Mountain

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Program Specialist with Invasive Species in the Plant Division.  [Full description]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, on behalf of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, is soliciting proposals for interagency agreement funding to support response to the ongoing European green crab emergency. Please visit https://rco.wa.gov/about-us/employment-and-contracts/ for more information about the available funding for public agencies. (rolling deadline until funds fully allocated). For more information on European green crab and the state response, please visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/invasive/carcinus-maenas 

and https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/emergency-measures-deployed-control-invasive-european-green-crabs-washington-waters

RECOMMENDED READING

How low can they go: A comparison between dog (Canis familiaris) and environmental DNA detection of invasive koi carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)

Collins, M. A., Browne, C. M., Edwards, T. L., Ling, N., Tempero, G. W., Gleeson, D. M., ... & Quaife, J. (2022). How low can they go: A comparison between dog (Canis familiaris) and environmental DNA detection of invasive koi carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 105729.

Big data from a popular app reveals that fishing creates superhighways for aquatic invaders

Weir, Jessica L., Kirsten Vacura, Jay Bagga, Adam Berland, Kieran Hyder, Christian Skov, Johan Attby, and Paul A. Venturelli. "Big data from a popular app reveals that fishing creates superhighways for aquatic invaders." PNAS Nexus (2022).

The global contribution of invasive vertebrate eradication as a key island restoration tool

Spatz, Dena R., Nick D. Holmes, David J. Will, Stella Hein, Zachary T. Carter, Rachel M. Fewster, Bradford Keitt et al. "The global contribution of invasive vertebrate eradication as a key island restoration tool." Scientific reports 12, no. 1 (2022): 1-11.

Control of invasive alien species: The Giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) a difficult urban public management challenge

Celis-Ramírez, M., Quintero-Angel, M., & Varela-M, R. E. (2022). Control of invasive alien species: The Giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) a difficult urban public management challenge. Journal of Environmental Management, 322, 116159.

Review on invasive alien species (IAS): Challenge and consequence to the aquatic ecosystem services

Bir, J., Golder, R., & Islam, S. S. (2022). Review on invasive alien species (IAS): Challenge and consequence to the aquatic ecosystem services. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin, 11(3), 288-298. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1091625

Behavioral responses of native and invasive fishes of the Upper Mississippi River to 100 hp boat motor acoustic stimulus

Murchy, Kelsie A., Brooke J. Vetter, Marybeth K. Brey, and Allen F. Mensinger. "Behavioral responses of native and invasive fishes of the Upper Mississippi River to 100 hp boat motor acoustic stimulus." Management of Biological Invasions 13, no. 3 (2022).

Should tourists care more about invasive species? International and domestic visitors’ perceptions of invasive plants and their control in New Zealand

Lovelock, B., Ji, Y., Carr, A., & Blye, C. J. (2022). Should tourists care more about invasive species? International and domestic visitors’ perceptions of invasive plants and their control in New Zealand. Biological Invasions, 1-14.

ANS IN THE NEWS…  

Feds fighting back against invasive fish species near Lake Powell

September 17, 2022. The National Park Service says it plans to conduct a round of rotenone treatment this weekend. Rotenone is a substance found in the roots of a tropical bean that works as a piscicide to kill off the unwanted smallmouth bass and green sunfish.

City commissioner in Florida proposes paying bounties on iguanas

September 17, 2022. The city of Miami Beach paid iguana hunters $50,000 in 2021 and is expected to quadruple its budget to $200,000 to deal with the lizards.

Maryland Has Eradicated These Invasive 20-Lb. Swimming Rodents

September 16, 2022. It’s an invasive swimming rodent that has wreaked havoc on wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay for the better half of a century, and now, officials say, the nutria has been driven out of Maryland.

Controlling SC’s invasive species is a multiagency issue that boils down to money

September 16, 2022. Federal, state and local agencies are all limited with the amount of time, staff and money they can devote. They sometimes join forces to control or eradicate species that don’t belong in a certain area. But budgets remain a key.

Lionfish: The Joy of the Hunt

September 16, 2022. D. T. Max introduces us to a passionate hunter of invasive fish. Plus, Andy Borowitz on the power of ignorance in our modern age, and Sue Halpern on the legal fight for voting rights.

Altered Male Fish Could be Key to Controlling Invasive Pikeminnow

September 16, 2022. Rafael Cuevas Uribe and Andre Buchheister, professors of Fisheries Biology at Cal Poly Humboldt, were recently awarded a $150,000 grant from CalTrout, a non-profit conservation group, to help eliminate the invasive species from the Eel River.

Andrew Zimmern Would Like You Consider a Lizard Meunière for Dinner This Evening

September 16, 2022. The chef, author, and TV host explains the sustainability behind cooking invasive species.

Rep. Kilmer joins others in push for federal funding to fight invasive species

September 15, 2022. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) shared that he led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to undertake a review of the efforts of the federal government to combat invasive species in the U.S., including the European Green Crab in Washington.

Türkiye's blowfish hunters make fortune killing invasive species

September 15, 2022. Turkish anglers have made over TL 164,000 ($8,980) since the beginning of the year by catching the invasive blowfish and pufferfish that are threatening the country’s waters, particularly in the Mediterranean and the Aegean.

Invasive jellyfish species spotted in northern Ontario lake for the first time

September 15, 2022. For the last 70 years, an invasive species from China has been slowly making its way north. In the last few weeks, it finally arrived in Sudbury, Ont.

Spain tests removable dam to save local trout from invasive species

September 14, 2022. The region of Navarre in northern Spain has successfully tested a removable dam to stop the advance of European perch, a predatory fish species that is endangering the local trout, in the Ubagua River.

The Great Outdoors: Removing invasive fish species from Crane Prairie

September 14, 2022. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is making a concerted effort to remove as many brown Bullhead Catfish as possible from Crane Prairie Reservoir.

Michigan DNR Kicking Off Webinars On Invasive Species

Dogs Sniff Out Invasive Species Better Than Lab Tools

September 13, 2022. In a new study published in Science Direct, researchers in Australian and New Zealand found that dogs can sniff out invasive carp. This research provides invaluable insight into the future of scent detection.

Pesticide used in attempt to eradicate invasive fish species in Nova Scotia lake

September 13, 2022. The fight against invasive smallmouth bass has moved to a lake in eastern Nova Scotia where a chemical aimed at killing the species was used this past weekend.

Invasive Hydrilla found at Harriman State Park

September 12, 2022. Environment. Hydrilla, an invasive species, is difficult to eradicate, spreads quickly and forms dense mats that obstruct swimming, boating and fishing. Boaters should clean, drain and dry their boats to prevent its spread.

National Park Service To Remove Non-Native Bass From Colorado River

September 11, 2022. The National Park Service will use a natural compound that is toxic to fish in an effort to remove non-native smallmouth bass and green sunfish from the Colorado River below the Glen Canyon Dam in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Michigan man plans to ship invasive lamprey to England for king's coronation

September 10, 2022. The death of an English monarch portends the crowning of another and that means giving King Charles III the gift of a piefilled with Michigan flavor.

Invasive mussels successfully held at bay

September 10, 2022. Support for the Invasive Mussel Defence Program keeps B.C. waters healthy.

City of Manitowoc Hires Crews to Battle Invasive Bamboo-Like Plant in Silver Creek Park

September 9, 2022. If left untreated, Japanese knotweed takes the place of native vegetation in the landscape creating an almost impenetrable wall of cane-like plants.

Tiny new tree frog species found in rewilded Costa Rican nature reserve

September 9, 2022. On a private nature reserve in Costa Rica, Donald Varela-Soto searched for the source of a shrill frog call for six months. What he found turned out to be a new species, a tiny green tree frog that has been named Tlalocohyla celeste.

Newest Invasive Species in Texas: Not Feral Pigs, But Super Tasty

September 9, 2022. According to a viral TikTok video with over 65,000 views from Texas realtor James Bigley (@jamesbigleyranches), the population of free-range warthogs is growing and in a "perfect habitat" at the refuge.

New Study Shows Eradicating Invasive Species from Islands Produces Global Impact

September 8, 2022. Islands are a globally significant opportunity for biodiversity conservation. A new study published on August 10 in Scientific Reports shows that invasive species elimination from islands has been implemented widely around the world with a high success rate. This baseline conservation action is key for protecting native plants and animals, creating ecosystem resilience to 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 providing co-benefits to people.

Invasive species still a concern at lake

September 8, 2022. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that caused some concern in Raystown Lake last year after being spotted on the hull of a boat.

Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity

September 8, 2022.  This turtle is very small and easy to maintain and these features made them popular pets. In India, keeping indigenous turtles as pets is prohibited under the wildlife protection act. But the foreign breeds are not restricted and are kept as pets in many families across India.

Ball State University Study Reveals Fishing ‘Invasion Superhighways,’ Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

September 7, 2022.  A recent study conducted by researchers at Ball State University, in partnership with Fishbrain, the world’s most popular fishing app, offers new insight into “invasion superhighways,” in which aquatic invasive species are spreading across the U.S.

Green crabs have already invaded Washington's shorelines. Now they're heading to Alaska.

September 6, 2022. The discovery, which experts say is likely tied to warming waters because of climate change, threatens Alaskan economies, ecosystems and long-standing ways of life.

To Stop Them From Spreading, Killing Invasive Species Now A Competitive Sport

September 6, 2022. Invasive species eradication has become a competitive sport. Divers adept at spearing one predator after another can compete for cash awards in a competition in the Panhandle, where swarms of lionfish devour local species.

Turkish engineer makes fish leather purses out of invasive species

September 6, 2022. Toxic puffer fish have been wrecking the Turkish coastal ecosystem for decades, destroying local stock and fishing livelihoods alike. While past measures to contain the species had limited impact, a Turkish engineer has created an innovative product he hopes will help.

UF/IFAS creates new Invasion Science Research Institute

September 6, 2022. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is creating a new Invasion Science Research Institute (ISRI). It will bring together more than 120 UF/IFAS scientists from more than 20 departments that are dedicated to the detection, diversion, tracking and control of nonnative and invasive wildlife and plant species.

Invasive species are changing the nature of the Mediterranean Sea

September 5, 2022. The Mediterranean Sea is being invaded by hundreds of fish, jellyfish, prawns and other marine species from outside the region. 

Northern Crayfish Found In Alberta Mountain Park

September 5, 2022. Parks Canada is continuing the hunt for northern crayfish after the invasive species was found for the first time in a Banff National Park stream that flows into Bow Lake.

SIU researchers working to make fish food from Asian carp

September 3, 2022. Two researchers at Southern Illinois University are trying to create a new feed for fish farmers that's made from Asian carp.

Officials say Keys invasive weeds test working; 1st turbidity curtain being removed

September 3, 2022. Officials say the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association test project to control the largest infestation of aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Basin through the use of herbicides is proving successful.