RECENT ANS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report published
The GloFouling Partnerships, led by the IMO in collaboration with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), World Sailing, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has published a new Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report. The aim of the report is to stop the spread of invasive aquatic species which can adhere to hulls and other areas of recreational craft by addressing how to manage biofouling. The report provides an overview of invasive aquatic species which are believed to have been introduced to different areas of the world through recreational boating. Current regulations and guidance are presented, as well as an overview of anti-fouling paints. Download the report: IMO Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating 2022
Reclamation Prize Challenge for Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Canals
Challenge Overview: For more than 100 years, the Bureau of Reclamation has brought water to arid lands to support agriculture and economic development. Today, Reclamation’s 8,000 miles of canals deliver water across the Western United States, serving over 30 million customers and 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts.
These canals are impacted by aquatic vegetation that can obstruct water flow, degrade water quality, and limit access for canal inspection and maintenance. More extreme growth can increase operating elevations and risk of canal failure. Existing methods for managing vegetation (primarily mechanical and chemical) have various drawbacks. Mechanical methods are costly, labor intensive, can disrupt embankments, and create debris and sedimentation issues. Chemical options are limited for aquatic environments and while less labor intensive than mechanical methods they can also be costly, present safety risks and undesirable downstream effects.
The Veg Out Challenge aims to reduce the cost and labor of aquatic vegetation management in canals while minimizing undesirable impacts to water quality or downstream users. The challenge seeks to identify, develop, and test novel, sustainable, scalable solutions that can be used across a range of canal types. A total prize purse of $345,000 will be distributed across the three phases of concept, prototyping, and demonstration. Click on the Guidelines tab to learn more now. SOLVE THIS CHALLENGE.
International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions
The International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB)is an international forum where scientists and policy makers from around the world meet to review current challenges in the global management of invasive marine organisms and to share new developments in science and policy. The next meeting will be held in Baltimore, Maryland from May 15 - 19, 2023. The ICMB XI Scientific Steering Committee invites the submission of abstracts for oral presentationsand postersreporting new science and approaches across the field of marine bioinvasions. Our conference program will be organized around six core themes. Presentation of work aligning with our themes is encouraged, and we also welcome submissions on other topics. Abstracts are due by November 20, 2022. Learn more, and submithere.
The Government eDNA Working Group
The 6th annual Environmental DNA Technical Exchange Workshop (6eDTEW) will be a virtual workshop hosted and coordinated by the Government eDNA Working Group (GEDWG). GEDWG is a no-cost consortium that focuses on bringing together scientists, natural resources managers, and other stakeholders interested in eDNA and related fields, for the purposes of sharing technical expertise and experience. Participants from outside federal, state, provincial, municipal, and other government agencies are welcome to join. For more information on GEDWG, please contact Richard Lance (richard.f.lance@erdc.dren.mil) or Katy Klymus (kklymus@usgs.gov). Abstract submission 6eDTEW Registration
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference 2022
October 25-27, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin. - North American Invasive Species Management Association Conference
November 7-10, 2022; Kissimmee, FL. – NOTE: Change in Location! Visit https://conference.naisma.org/ for details. - Great Lakes Regional Panel Fall Meeting
November 1-3, 2022; Location TBD - Northeast ANS Regional Panel Fall Meeting
November 29 – 30, 2022; Concord, New Hampshire - Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel Fall Meeting
November 30 – December 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA - 100th Meridian Initiative CRB Team Meeting
December 6-7, 2022; Spokane, Washington - Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference Training
December 13-16, 2022; Nashville, TN - Mid-Atlantic Regional Panel Meeting
December 14-15, 2022; Location TBD - Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force National Meeting
January 11 – 12, 2023; Falls Church, Virginia with Virtual Option - Invasive Species Forum
February 7-9, 2023; Location TBD - 11th International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions
May 15 – 19, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland
UPCOMING WEBINARS
October 27, 2022; 10:00 am (PT): Aquatic Invasive Species in Commerce
Many species of plants and animals are bought and sold globally. The majority of these transactions cause no harm to the environment as responsible sellers and buyers trade species that do not become invasive. However, the increase in global sales is resulting in an increase in the trade of aquatic plants and animals that become invasive. Join us as we discuss our goals to work collaboratively with organizations, agencies, industry, and individuals to identify actions and solutions to mitigate the risks associated with aquatic in commerce. Presenters: Leah Elwell, Conservation Collaborations, LLC; Stephanie Otts, National Sea Grant Law Center; Lisa DeBruyckere, Creative Resource Strategies, LLC.
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7577377167901780752
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.
November 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST - Invasive Mussel Collaborative Tools and Accomplishments
Invasive Mussel Collaborative Tools and Accomplishments Presented by: Ashley Elgin with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Diane Waller with the U.S. Geological Survey, and Jeff Tyson with the Great Lakes
December 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST - Understanding ISPM 15 to Reduce the Risk of Pests in Wood Packaging
ISPM 15 was fully implemented in the United States in 2006 to reduce the risk and spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging. This session will review the ISPM 15 program and how it has evolved to successfully achieve its goal, and where there are efforts of continuous improvement so that wood packaging can be used effectively and safely to facilitate safe trade.
Not MI Species Webinar Series
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
None this week.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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RECOMMENDED READING
Precise knowledge of commodity trade is needed to understand invasion flows
Ollier, S., & Bertelsmeier, C. (2022). Precise knowledge of commodity trade is needed to understand invasion flows. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.
ANS IN THE NEWS…
How climate change is helping invasive species thrive in India’s waterbodies
October 16, 2022. Just under 100 marine and 19 freshwater species have immigrated to our country, and extreme weather events can exacerbate the proliferation of new aliens.
As invasive mussels creep toward Wyoming, 'dirty boats' show up in Yellowstone ecosystem
October 16, 2022. Invasive mussels float down rivers as plumes of tiny larvae, latch onto boats to cross state lines, and find new waters to infest. They are inching closer to Wyoming.
How bananas and a frog can be examples of invasive species in NJ
October 15, 2022. Sometimes you never know what surprises will pop up after a trip to your local supermarket. On occasion, those trips might lead to an unexpected purchase that you might not be aware of until you get home.
Suppression of Invasive Pikeminnow Populations Could Help Native Eel River Salmonids
October 14, 2022. Native fish in the South Fork Eel River have long faced many threats including overfishing, mechanized logging, dams, water diversion, and drought. Today they have another threat to contend with: impacts from invasive Sacramento pikeminnow!
Traverse City project would aid native fish while blocking invasive species
October 14, 2022. A failing dam on a river winding through Traverse City could be replaced by an innovative “FishPass” that would allow native fish species to move up and downstream while keeping harmful invasive species like sea lampreys out.
Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread
October 13, 2022. The GloFouling Partnerships, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and in collaboration with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), World Sailing, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has published a new Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report.
Ballast water management is reducing the flow of invasive species into the Great Lakes
October 12, 2022. The discharge of ballast water is responsible for thousands of coastal invasions worldwide. It has been the most important cause of invasion in the Great Lakes since 1959, when the modern St. Lawrence Seaway was opened to accommodate larger ocean vessels carrying cargo.
Boat cleaning stations installed to fight invasive species in lakes
October 12, 2022. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said the stations are called CD3 units because they are used to clean, drain, dry and dispose.
Civic agencies to clear invasive species from eco-sensitive areas
October 12, 2022. The Greater Chennai Corporation and other civic agencies will remove invasive species, including Prosopis juliflora, from the banks of rivers and other waterbodies.
Study of ancient invasive species can improve modern conservation strategies
October 11, 2022. New research presented on Tuesday at the annual meeting of The Geological Society of America shows that it's possible to study ancient invasions over time scales of just a few thousand years -- an unprecedented level of detail that can inform the development of robust, long-term conservation strategies in the Anthropocene.
Two Senior Executives Announce Formation of Companies to Combat Invasive Species
October 11, 2022. Two innovators in the development and production of bio-based products, Dr. Pam Marrone and Jim Boyd, have announced the formation of The Invasive Species Foundation (ISF) and the Invasive Species Control Corporation (ISCC), which will discover, develop, manufacture, and market products to control invasive species around the globe.
Metlakatla is now catching dozens of invasive green crabs each day
October 11, 2022. The tribe’s Department of Fish and Wildlife has trapped hundreds of them — but the numbers keep growing.
Conservation: Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond digging
October 11, 2022. After conservationists dug hundreds of new ponds in the canton of Aargau, amphibian numbers significantly increased. The European tree frog population in particular "exploded."
