RECENT ANS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ver. 2.0 (2022) release of the U.S. Register of Introduced and Invasive Species

The United States Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (US-RIIS ver. 2.0, 2022) was published by USGS as a data release on November 4th. It is available for download at https://doi.org/10.5066/P9KFFTOD. The US-RIIS is a foundational dataset for 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 models, risk assessment, and early detection/rapid response. It is an expert opinion-based all-taxa dataset with assertions at the species level and below, on non-native species established in Alaska, Hawaii, and the conterminous United States. The US-RIIS, as of 2022-10-23, is comprised of three sub-lists, for the localities of Alaska (AK, with 545 records), Hawaii (HI, with 5,628 records), and the conterminous (or lower 48) United States (L48, with 8,527 records). In summary, version 2.0 of the US-RIIS has 14,700 records in the master list (USRIISv2_MasterList) and 12,571 unique scientific names. The list is derived from more than 5,800 authoritative sources (USRIISv2_AuthorityReferences) and was reviewed by (or based on input from) more than 30 taxonomic experts and invasive species scientists.

Citation:

Simpson, Annie, Pam Fuller, Kevin Faccenda, Neal Evenhuis, Janis Matsunaga, and Matt Bowser, 2022, United States Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (US-RIIS) (ver. 2.0, November 2022): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9KFFTOD

 All US-RIIS versions: 

https://doi.org/10.5066/P92DN8D8

Story map for US-RIIS (ver. 1.0, 2021):

https://maps.usgs.gov/storymaps/us-riis/index.html

ABSTRACTS for 2023 PA Lake Management Society Conference

PALMS will be hosting their 33rd Annual Conference, Feb 28th-March 1st, 2023. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Garden State College.

Abstract Format

  • Title: The title should accurately summarize the subject of the proposed presentation.
  • Author(s): Provide names and professional affiliation of all authors, mailing addresses, telephone, and e-mail. Note the presenting author.
  • Abstract: The single-spaced abstract should state the purpose, approach, significant results, and main conclusions/management implications of your work. This information may be used to obtain applicator re-certification credits for attendees. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
  • Biographical Sketch: Please provide presenter education and experience as related to the presentation topic. Bio should not exceed 150 words.
  • Submission Details
  • Please forward abstracts with the required information to Kate Harms via e-mail at info@palakes.org or via regular mail to PALMS, PO Box 171, Mertztown, PA 19539. All requested information should be submitted by November 18, 2022.
  • Questions may be directed to Kate at kharms@palakes.org

UPCOMING MEETINGS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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.

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.

Invasive Species Centre

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 11:00 A.M. EST - Coming in Hot: Early Detection and Rapid Response Priorities in SE Michigan

For those in the field of invasion biology, or residents who are trying to manage their property, it can sometimes feel like a race against time until the next species appears! We will discuss some of the priority species for our region, such as European frog-bit, mile-a-minute weed, red swamp crayfish, and Japanese stiltgrass. We have two highways that run through our CISMA which see heavy traffic from Chicago to Ann Arbor, and connects southern Michigan to both northern Michigan and Ontario. We wish to share some of our challenges and successes in hopes to better prepare land managers for what is coming their way, and some of our educational efforts aimed at prevention.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

National Park Service

Supervisory Biologist - Northern Rocky Mountain Invasive Plant Management Team liaison position. The Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-12 vacancy will open Wednesday, 11/16/2022 and close on Wednesday, 11/30/2022, or once 50 applicants have been received. Announcement number IM-1539-IMDO-23-11696503-MP

United States Geological Survey

The Social and Economic Analysis Branch of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is excited to announce an employment opportunity for a research social scientist in USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Colorado. Applicants will be able to apply for the GS12 and GS13 levels. The incumbent will have the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of projects integrating social science and natural science within the USGS, and they will be expected to develop a research agenda that advances social science while also addressing agency needs. Announcement number:  USGS-DEN-23-11721436-DE-MBA / USGS-DEN-23-11721451-ST-MATo learn more and apply follow the links for announcements open for career transitional and the public.

State of Montana

AIS Area Supervisor-Southwest (13874) - (22143848). The Fisheries Division develops programs and budgets to manage for aquatic resources. The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Bureau is managed and coordinated by staff within the Department headquarters. Implementation of programs are accomplished by the respective AIS coordinators. The AIS Area Supervisor position serves as the regional watercraft inspection and decontamination supervisor and assists the AIS Prevention Specialist and the AIS Prevention Coordinator in carrying out specified AIS prevention and containment activities. Management decisions will often have local, statewide, and national effects on resource status and conservation. This announcement looks to fill one full-time, year-round position. This position covers the southwest portion of Montana in FWP Region’s 2 and 3. The position will be based in southwest Montana in Missoula, Butte, Anaconda, Dillon, or Helena. This position closes at 11:59 pm on December 7, 2022.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) Accepting Research Preliminary Proposals:  GLFT is now accepting Ecological and Biological Research to Inform Management preliminary proposals. This request for proposals process will be used for the disbursement of up to $1.3 million in grants. In 2023, the GLFT’s lead research priority is lake whitefish. Additionally, the GLFT will consider proposals responding to six other research themes: 

  • Aquatic invasive species 
  • Ecosystem disruptions 
  • Emerging issues 
  • Fish recruitment  
  • Habitat research and evaluation 
  • Native species rehabilitation (lake sturgeon emphasis) 

Preliminary proposals submitted in response to this request are due by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, January 13, 2023. The GLFT will only accept submissions through its website at www.glft.org. 

Additional guidance:  https://portal.glft.org/documents/2637-2023_ecobioresearch_preproposal_guidance_doc-pdf 

RECOMMENDED READING

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ANS IN THE NEWS…  

Top invasive species are blooming in India despite climate change

November 19, 2022. Climate change will worsen the spread of invasive species that tend to show a robust resilience to warming and spread across landscapes, scientists report.

IUCN leads development of a new manual for the management of invasive alien species in the EU, incorporating animal welfare

November 18, 2022. Led by IUCN, a manual to support EU Member States and other stakeholders with incorporating animal welfare into their management of invasive alien species (IAS) of Union concern has been published.

A third of the nation’s plants and animals are at risk of extinction

November 16, 2022. The U.S. Senate is considering the biggest piece of wildlife conservation legislation since the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would invest $1.4 billion every year to restore at-risk species across the country, and not a moment too soon. One-third of our nation’s plants and animals are threatened with extinction.

Invasive Northern Snakehead reeling in restaurant guests in Maryland

November 17, 2022. Fresh local seafood is on the menu at True Chesapeake Oyster Co. in Hampden. But for one dish, the less you know, the better.

‘Invasive plants, insects and animals eat into the bottom line’: Pa. officials launch survey to determine costs of invasive species

November 16, 2022. The governor’s Invasive Species Council is asking residents to complete an online survey in order to study the effects of these nonnative species on residents, focusing on costs from the damage they can cause, controlling populations and prevention in the state’s $132.5 billion agriculture and food industry.