RECENT ANS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference Training 

The fifth annual Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference Trainingwill be held December 13th-16th, 2022 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The conference hosts people from throughout the US and World looking for new techniques and inspiration from successes to manage a wide range 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 you would like to present an oral presentation or a poster, demonstrate equipment, or reserve a vendor space, please see below for directions.  Otherwise, if you have any questions please give Steven Manning a call at 615-969-1309 or send an email at steve@ipc-inc.org.

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 after ecological disturbances, there is limited research about the human dimensions of hurricanes, invasive plants, and forest management.

Not MI Species Webinar Series

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

U.S. Geological Survey

Research Fish Biologist within the Columbia Environmental Research Center. Duties will include:

  • Conduct research focused on the biology, ecology, and control of invasive aquatic organisms, especially invasive carps.
  • Serves as independent member or leader of various research teams that consist of multidisciplinary scientists from multiple agencies.
  • Prepares proposals, reports to funding agencies and writes scientific journal publications
  • Provides technical assistance to Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies and to other Federal, State, and private interests as appropriate
  • Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver



Open & closing dates: 09/26/2022 to 10/07/2022

Announcement number: USGS-DEN-22-11644858-DE-MDB

North American Invasive Species Management Association

Marketing and Membership Manager - coordinates communications across all of NAISMA’s channels and about all of NAISMA activities. The Marketing and Membership Manager creates and leads a communication plan that markets NAISMA’s messages to a wide range of audiences, including, but not limited to members, partners, external stakeholders, elected officials, media, and the public. The Marketing and Membership Manager also works closely with the Executive Director and team members to manage the membership program and membership benefits. Please submit your cover letter and resume to director@naisma.org by September 30th, 2022.

PlayCleanGo Program Manager - The PlayCleanGo Program Manager oversees the day-to-day activities of NAISMA’s PlayCleanGo program. This includes collaboration with NAISMA staff and contractors to manage projects and ensure timely communication with partners. The Program Manager will direct the execution of the PlayCleanGo program objectives in the (draft) Strategic Plan. They oversee the boot brush station program and distribution of hand-held brushes. This position frequently communicates with partners across the landscape to build relationships and further programmatic and organizational goals. They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Program Manager is the lead on marketing PlayCleanGo through email and social media to followers and the general public. This position is responsible for grant writing, reporting, and managing grant projects. Please submit your cover letter and resume to director@naisma.org by September 30th, 2022.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

None this week.

RECOMMENDED READING

Invaders for sale: the ongoing spread of invasive species by the plant trade industry

Beaury, E. M., Patrick, M., & Bradley, B. A. (2021). Invaders for sale: the ongoing spread of invasive species by the plant trade industry. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 19(10), 550-556.

Marine heatwaves facilitate invasive algae takeover as foundational kelp

Félix-Loaiza, A. C., Rodríguez-Bravo, L. M., Beas-Luna, R., Lorda, J., de La Cruz-González, E., & Malpica-Cruz, L. (2022). Marine heatwaves facilitate invasive algae takeover as foundational kelp. Botanica Marina.

Niche shift in invasive species: is it a case of “home away from home” or finding a “new home”?

NA, A., Shaanker, M. U., Bhat HN, P., Charles, B., Shaanker R, U., & Shah, M. A. (2022). Niche shift in invasive species: is it a case of “home away from home” or finding a “new home”?. Biodiversity and Conservation, 1-14.

ANS IN THE NEWS…  

Meet the women hunting giant pythons 'eating everything' in the Everglades

September 25, 2022. Not all snakes. Just Burmese pythons. They've become a scourge in the Everglades of South Florida since one was first spotted in the 1970s—ferocious, fecund and indiscriminate in their feeding behavior.

Do We Confront “Invasive” Organisms By Turning Them Into Food?

September 25, 2022. This trend is expected to continue as a result of global warming; The species on which societies depend to advance their economic, cultural, and recreational values ​​seek to change their vital range for survival.

Will renaming carp help control them?

September 25, 2022.  Illinois officials recently announced that Asian carp would now be called “copi” in an attempt to make the fish more desirable for eating.

Making a Difference: Austin student develops app to help fight invasive species

September 23, 2022. Anyone can use the app. Nathan says after you download it, you scan any plant, bug, or animal. Once that's uploaded, the app will tell you if it's invasive or not. From there you can learn more about it or report it.

Wyoming quickly mobilizes to fight aquatic invasive species infestation from South Dakota

September 23, 2022. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is considering banning boats coming to the state from South Dakota and has already banned boating in a reservoir near Newcastle in an outright war against zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species.

176,600 invasive European green crabs removed from Washington waters this year

September 22, 2022. Agencies, tribes and groups across Washington state have been working to limit the growth of the invasive species, which was first found in Washington’s inland waters in 2016.

One Solution to Invasive Species: Eat Them

September 21, 2022. Approximately 6,500 nonindigenous species are in the U.S., posing risks to native plants, animals, and ecosystems—but 37 of those species are edible. While it won’t help solve the problem outright, consider putting these four animals on the menu for your next meal.

Peters introduces bill to combat invasive insect species

September 21, 2022. The new legislation would authorize over $6,000,000 to combat the pest. Sen. Peters was joined by Indiana Sen. Mike Braun in the bill introduction.

25,000 Lionfish Caught in Annual Challenge Aimed to Eliminate Invasive Species — Florida

September 21, 2022. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that exactly 25,299 lionfish were caught during the three-month challenge, which ran from May to September, which was the highest number since 2018.

Zebra mussel - a highly invasive species - found in Highline Lake

September 21, 2022. An invasive adult zebra mussel was found on Sept. 14 in Highline Lake, just north of Fruita, prompting heightened monitoring and decontamination of boats.

Dead or alive: can bounty plan solve Miami Beach’s invasive iguana problem?

September 20, 2022. A city commissioner in Miami Beach is proposing a novel solution to tackle an invasion of non-native iguanas overwhelming the popular tourist city: paying a bounty for the head of each reptile brought in dead or alive.

Invasive round gobies detected in Peterborough’s Otonabee River

September 19, 2022. Schryer says the only way round gobies have made it into this many waterways and rivers is because people use them as bait to catch smallmouth and largemouth bass.