SLELO PRISM

New York ReLeaf Webinar: Urban Forest Health Updates
2021-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Date/Time: Thursday, January 28; 1:00-2:00 PM
Attend the first NYS ReLeaf webinar of 2021! Jess Cancelliere and Rob Cole will give an overview of the Forest Health Program, including the Diagnostic Lab and the services it offers. They’ll also talk about beech leaf disease and white pine decline, two issues likely to impact urban forests across New York in the coming years. This webinar is approved for ISA and DEC Pesticide credits. Please register in advance.

A Review of Recent Habitat Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern
2021-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
Date/Time: Thursday January 28; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Join presenter Dalon White, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORISE, as part of the Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee’s Monthly Webinar Series. Initial restoration projects have concluded, and we assessed the habitats and stressors addressed, common restoration goals, monitoring paradigms, and projects’ success. We use project planning documents, reports, and personal communications with project experts to summarize this information for 19 habitat restoration projects across 10 AOCs. Please register in advance.

Stewardship Network Conference
2021-01-27 00:00 - 2021-01-29 00:00
January 27-29th 2021
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The Stewardship Network Conference is where theory meets practice and curiosity leads to solutions. This interdisciplinary conference harnesses the power of the network to build bridges between knowledge culture and community in order to support the ecosystems around us that are continually threatened and changing. Sessions include topics such as restoring oak openings, community engagement, invasive species management, project case studies and an entire track on collaborative leadership.

Planning for Emerald Ash Borer - Best Practices for Managing Ash Woodlands
2021-01-26 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday, January 26th
Free Online Webinar
10am-11:30am EST
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Join our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and local forestry experts from the St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District to learn how you can prepare mixed woodlands from the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
Geared towards land and estate managers, woodlot owners, entities or municipalities, and homeowners with multiple acres – this workshop will review best practices in preparing for, limiting the spread of, identifying, and living with Emerald Ash Borer – a damaging forest pest making its way to the Adirondacks. With the right tools, we can protect the future of the Adirondack Ash species.​

A Review of Recent Habitat Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern
2021-01-24 00:00
Thursday, January 28th 2021
11am-12pm EST
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Join presenter Dalon White, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORISE, as part of the Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee’s Monthly Webinar Series. Initial restoration projects have concluded, and we assessed the habitats and stressors addressed, common restoration goals, monitoring paradigms, and projects’ success. We use project planning documents, reports, and personal communications with project experts to summarize this information for 19 habitat restoration projects across 10 AOCs.

The Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series
2021-01-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-11 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by:
The National Sea Grant Law Center, Creative Resource Strategies
in Support by the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Monday, January 11th, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST, 11am-12pm CST)
Friday, January 22nd, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST, 11am-12pm CST)
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST, 11am-12pm CST)
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This series of 1-hour webinars will share the new Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Online Toolkit and walk through regional case studies.
Each of the three webinars will be similar – however, a different waterbody will be emphasized from different regions of the country, but anyone is welcome to register for any of the webinars.
The Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species is a project focused on helping municipalities access the tools necessary to play a role in aquatic invasive species prevention efforts. Although a substantial amount of attention has been placed on federal and state invasive species policy needs, the potential exists for municipalities to play a significant role in invasive species prevention efforts by addressing key gaps not addressed by state and federal regulations. Local government efforts to address invasive species risks are generally not mobilized in a coordinated or effective manner, this toolkit aims to help bridge the gaps and help empower local government to take action to protect their waters from the impacts of invasive species.

Fourth Annual RISCC Management Symposium
2021-01-20 - 2021-01-21
January 20th and 21st
12:30pm-5pm EST
Free webinar and open to the public
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Hosted by the North East Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management.
The objective of the meeting is to bring together natural resource managers, scientists, and the invasive species community to discuss challenges and solutions to incorporating climate change into invasive species management.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Day 1 – January 20th

12:30 – 12:40 ET
12:40 – 1:30 ET
1:35 – 2:35 ET
2:35 – 2:55 ET
2:55 – 3:55 ET
4:00 – 5:00 ET

Welcome and Goals of the 4th Annual RISCC Symposium
Plenary: Five Years of RISCC
Presentation Session 1: Ranger Shifters and Sleeper Species
Break
Workshop 1: Identifying/ Prioritizing new invasive species and using Weed Risk Assessments
Networking Activity: Identifying partners across geographies and agencies

Day 2 – January 21st

11:00 – 12:00 ET
12:30 – 1:30 ET
1:35 – 2:35 ET
2:35 – 2:55 ET
2:55 – 3:55 ET
4:00 – 4:50 ET
4:50 – 5:00 ET

Optional Strategic Planning Workshop: Steps to Climate-Smart Invasive Species Management
Manager Perspective: Successes and Lessons Learned in Managing Invasive Species
Presentation Session 2: Treatment Strategies and Efficacy in a Changing Climate
Break
Workshop 2: Resilient Ecological Communities
Facilitated Group Discussion: How do managers want to get involved?
Closing remarks

Power of Natives Webinar
2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:30
Thursday, January 14th
11am-12:30am
Via Zoom
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In our highly urbanized world, our yards often provide vital habitats for pollinators and native wildlife. Our yards also may be a pathway in which invasive plants may escape into our natural environments. You can support pollinators and wildlife and protect natural areas by choosing to grow native plants in your yard. Join us to learn about the power of native plants, alternatives to exotic and invasive plants, some invasive species to keep an eye out for. Nature-based community science opportunities that you can participate in right from your own backyard will also be shared.
Hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County
Presented by:
Megan Pistolese-SLELO PRISM Education and Outreach Coordinator
Sue Gwise- CCE Jefferson County Horticultural Educator

Hike to Protect Your Hemlocks Webinar
2020-12-03 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, December 3rd
Via Zoom Webinar
1pm-2pm EST
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Take a hike and protect your hemlocks.
Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Hemlock trees are vital to the health of our forests. They provide food and shelter to wildlife and many eco-services that benefit people and nature.
The purpose of this webinar is to recruit volunteers to take hikes on local trails to keep an eye out for HWA. Attendees will learn to recognize and report signs of an HWA infestation. Public hiking trails located within the eastern Lake Ontario region that have hemlock stands along the path will be showcased along with an opportunity to adopt trails to monitor for HWA.
Hosted by: Presented by SLELO PRISM, the Indian River Lakes Conservancy, and the Black River Environmental Improvement Association/Black River Outdoor Education Program.

INVASIVE WOODY PLANT MANAGEMENT - PART 1 of 2
2020-12-01 14:00 - 15:00
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
2pm-3pm EST
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Encroachment of woody vegetation threatens the biology and ecology of many types of ecosystems. The loss of natural foragers, fires, human-caused disturbance and the introduction of non-native plants combine to impact native vegetation and its associated wildlife. Removing invasive woody species improves the function of local ecosystem systems and opens the landscape to provide a more suitable habitat for birds and other wildlife. This topic is a continuation of the EPA’s tree IPM series and will focus on managing invasive woody plants such as the tree of heaven, Oriental bittersweet, winged euonymus/burning bush, Russian olive, bush honeysuckle, glossy and common buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose and Japanese barberry. Attendees will learn the IPM practices used to provide cost-effective management of these woody invasive such as mechanical removal (cutting and shredding), herbicide treatments, fire, and biological controls. Learn how to identify these species and to develop IPM-based strategies for their prevention and control in your region.

Spotted Lanternfly Identification and Reporting
2020-12-01 11:00 - 12:30
Tuesday, December 1
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
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Join the Finger Lakes PRISM and Thom Allgaier, Invasive Species Coordinator for the Department of Ag and Markets, as well as other experts, who will weigh-in on the current response to spotted lanternfly (SLF) in the Finger Lakes region, how to identify and report SLF this winter and where we go from here. This presentation will include identification, known population locations, and likely source of introduction, where and how to survey, and how to map your survey efforts using iMapInvasives.

Emerging Aquatic Threats in WNY
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday, November 19; 2:00-3:00 PM
Join via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 481 0529
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Webinar Agenda
Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to WNY’s waterways and economy, making their prevention and early detection essential. Join Finger Lakes PRISM’s Hydrilla Project Manager, Kathryn Monacelli to learn about some of WNY’s most pressing concerns including water chestnut, Hydrilla and starry stonewort. During this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify these species, understand their impacts and manage infestations.
DEC Pesticide Credits are available in the following categories: 5a, 9 and 10 (1 credit each). Participants must attend entire workshop to receive credits. Please email thieles@buffalostate.edu to register in advance for credits.

What We're Protecting
2020-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, November 19th 1 pm-2pm EST
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We know that invasive species negatively affect biodiversity and we know which invasive species we need to work on; however, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are protecting when you control invasive species.
The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario regionSLELO, has an amazing diversity of landforms, land use, ecological communities, plants, and animals. All these different natural and human aspects of our environment have been used to delineate ecoregions throughout the state and these characteristics can tell us a lot about what makes SLELO special.
This webinar will showcase ecological rarities that exist in the SLELO region, an overview of protected plant rankings, and how our work protects our lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species.
Presenters:
Steve Young- Chief Botanist, New York Natural Heritage Program, and Rob Williams SLELO PRISM Manager.
SLELO PRISM staff members

iMapInvasives Survey 123 Training Webinar
2020-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, November 18th
1pm-2pm EST
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Join the iMap team to learn how to use the new iMapInvasives Survey 123, a comprehensive form for entering Presence, Not-detected, and Treatment records into iMapInvasives within esri’s Survey123 app. With iMapInvasives Survey123, you can report invasive species observations as points, lines, and polygons using your mobile device’s GPS, even when you’re out of connectivity range. You will need to have an active iMapInvasives account in a participating state or province for your observations to sync. (Sign up for a free iMapInvasives account here). Records may take up to one hour to be visible in iMapInvasives after uploading.

Spotted Lanternfly: Impacts and Strategies for Ornamental Plants
2020-11-17 11:00
Tuesday, November 17th
11AM EST
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While we still have a lot to learn, this will session will cover the status, impacts and management of spotted lanternfly in North America, including the latest information on the distribution of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), SLF host preferences, and impacts on ornamental plants; in addition to, the latest SLF management research on insecticide trials and treatment recommendations.
Join Brian Walsh and arm your team with the latest research information and strategies to protect against the invasive SLF.

Brian Walsh
Extension Horticulture Educator @Penn State
Brian Walsh is a Penn State Extension Horticulture Educator based in Berks County, PA. He has been tasked with spotted lanternfly research for Penn State College of Agriculture, specifically with identifying and testing control tactics and techniques for ornamental plants. As a commercial pesticide applicator near the original SLF introduction into Pennsylvania, Brian has 5 years of experience studying the invasive plant pest, SLF since soon after its discovery in late 2014. As a member of the Penn State SLF team, he has been working with other researchers studying the SLF lifecycle and biology, feeding impacts on plants, and ways to mitigate their impacts.

Managing Woody Invasive Species in the Fall and Winter
2020-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday, November 12; 2:00-3:00 PM
Join via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 716 0927
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Webinar Agenda
Join WNY PRISM to learn how to prevent, identify and manage woody invasive species including honeysuckle, common buckthorn, multiflora rose and more in the fall and winter. This webinar is appropriate for landowners and professionals alike.
DEC Pesticide Credits are available in the following categories: 2, 3a, 6a, 9, 10 and 25 (1 credit each). Participants must attend entire workshop to receive credits. Please email thieles@buffalostate.edu to register in advance for credits.

Invasive Agricultural Pests and Diseases: European Cherry Fruit Fly and Plum Pox
2020-11-05 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday, November 5; 2:00-3:00 PM
Join via computer; Meeting Code: 130 709 2758
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Plum Pox Virus 20 Year Fight – Now What?
Lynn Evans- Goldner, National Policy Manager, USDA APHIS PPQ will discuss the 20 year fight against plum pox virus in the U.S., how it was eradicated from Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York, and next steps in the management of plum pox virus.
European Cherry Fruit Fly in Western New York
Corey Bazelet, National Science Program Coordinator – Fruit Fly Programs, USDA APHIS PPQ will discuss the European cherry fruit fly, a pest of cherry and honeysuckle that was first found in Niagara County in 2017. This presentation will also discuss the collaborative efforts to control this pest and future outlook on its management.

Invasive Species Cornell In-service Conference
2020-11-04 - 2020-11-06
November 4th- 6th 1pm-2pm
State of the Science: Jumping Worm Research & the JWORM Working Group
Session Time: Session 4 – Nov 4 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description: Jumping worms are increasingly found in urban, managed, and natural landscapes and consequently have reached the notice of many gardeners, farmers, and natural resource professionals. In response to the many questions around the biology, impacts, and management of jumping worms, the NY Invasive Species Research Institute has been coordinating with researchers in the Northeast and Midwest to form the Jumping Worm Outreach Research and Management (JWORM) Working Group.
In this session, the JWORM Working Group will give an overview of jumping worm biology & impacts, provide an update on the most recent research findings, and articulate the research needs that the group has identified. The presenters will then engage in an interactive discussion with participants on research needs as well as answer questions via a facilitated Q&A session.
Presenters: Dr. Annise Dobson, Postdoctoral Researcher, Yale University, Dr. Andrea Davalos, Assistant Professor, SUNY Cortland, Dr. Brad Herrick, Ecologist & Research Program , Zanager, UW Madison Arboretum, Dr. Timothy McCay, Professor, Colgate University, Dr. Kyle Wickings, Associate Professor, Cornell University
Track: Invasive Species

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Researching the Research Needs: Identifying invasive species research priorities in New York State
Session Time: Session 10 – Nov 5 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description: Understanding the needs of invasive species managers is a critical requirement for establishing programs that meet these needs. An important and unique role that the New York Invasive Species Research Institute plays is that of collecting research needs from state partners. In 2019, we employed a new approach known as Group Concept Mapping (GCM) with the hope of 1) engaging a broader and more diverse audience in our call for research needs, 2) increasing transparency and standardization of the research needs solicitation process, and 3) introducing the opportunity for individuals to not only suggest ideas but also give feedback as far as the importance and feasibility of these ideas. In this session, we present the results of this process, including priorities according to importance and feasibility, emergent topics, and overarching themes, as well as recommendations moving forward.
Presenters: Carrie Brown-Lima, Director, New York Invasive Species Research Institute, Bryan Dailey, Technical Advisor, New York Invasive Species Research Institute, Audrey Bowe, Project Coordinator, New York Invasive Species Research Institute
Track: Invasive Species

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Tools, Tips & Tricks to Enhance Invasive Species Education & Outreach During a Time of Social Distancing
Session Time: Session 16 – Nov 6 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description: Raising awareness of invasive species often involves hands-on experiences and in-person events. Success of these engagements are often measured by the number of events held, and number of attendees. The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the way we engage with the public and virtual experiences are becoming the new normal. This session will showcase tools, tips and tricks that enhance invasive species education/outreach efforts and strategies in a virtual world.
Presenters: Megan Pistolese, Education and Outreach Coordinator, SLELO PRISM, The Nature Conservancy, Emily Thiel, Education and Outreach Program Manager, WNY PRISM, Buffalo State University, Kim Kelly, CAE Membership Manager, North American Invasive Species Management Association, Owner, Kim Kelly Consulting and Kara Brockman, CAE, DES, Director, Education, and Content, Association Forum
Track: Invasive Species

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Cross listed Workshops:

COVID-19: Pesticide Issues in the Home and on the Farm: Session 5 – Nov 4 – 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm Click here for more information
Emerging Pesticide Issues: Session 11 – Nov 5 – 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm Click here for more information

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Virtual Conference
2020-11-02 - 2020-11-06
November 2nd-6th
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The Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) is a biennial conference that addresses all taxa of invasive species. The conference provides numerous opportunities to network with professionals, land managers, researchers, nonprofits, and others.
SLELO PRISM will be presenting on Thursday, November 5th @ 1:30pm on the following topic:
Utilizing Technology to Understand the Effectiveness of Outreach Initiatives

Raising awareness of the spotted lanternfly is key to preventing it’s spread into new regions. Many programs have engaged the public about this important issue through outreach initiatives, but how do we know if our strategies to raise awareness are effective? The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management has developed an outreach strategy that provides a targeted and measurable approach geared toward preventing the spread of the spotted lanternfly through behavioral change.
Spotted lanternfly infestations have been established in six northeastern states and sightings of individuals have been reported in multiple other states along the east coast. The spotted lanternfly will have a significant impact on the agricultural and tourist industries. Therefore, this invasive pest is considered a high priority prevention species on both a regional and national level.
Our approach engages local businesses and their customers who are most likely traveling through known areas with established spotted lanternfly populations. Marinas, charters, and outdoor sports stores are among the many businesses that are participating in this effort to prevent and slow the spread of the spotted lanternfly. Join the SLELO PRISM to learn more about this approach, how we have leveraged innovative technological tools to track our audience’s knowledge of the spotted lanternfly and their willingness to take action to help stop its spread.

WNY’s Emerging Forest Pests and Diseases
2020-10-29 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday, October 29; 2:00-3:00 PM
Join via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 982 1301
Facebook Event
Join WNY PRISM to learn about the new invasive pests and diseases that threaten WNY’s forests. Our speakers, Andrew Lance, WNY Land Conservancy and Emily Thiel, WNY PRISM, will discuss recent additions including hemlock woolly adelgid, beech leaf disease and jumping worms, as well as species that are threatening nearby regions such as oak wilt, sudden oak death and Asian longhorned beetle. You’ll also learn about what you can do to stop their spread and prevent their introduction.

Calling all Hikers-Protect Your Hemlocks
2020-10-29 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, October 29th, 1 pm-2 pm EST
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You can help protect the hemlock trees in your region by learning how to recognize hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and report it using the iMapInvasives mobile app. Join this webinar to get involved in early detection efforts in your region and across the state. View a live demo of the iMap mobile app, learn of beautiful trails to hike that have hemlocks nearby, learn of state-wide volunteer opportunities to protect hemlocks, and hear from one of SLELO’s volunteers who has been visiting trails in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) region in search of HWA.
Hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest pest that is spreading through New York. While it has not yet been detected in the Tug Hill region, an HWA infestation was recently confirmed on the shores of Lake George in the Adirondacks that isn’t too far from the Eastern Lake Ontario region. Considering that no HWA infestations have yet been found in the SLELO region, strengthening early detection efforts for HWA is vital to protecting our hemlocks.
Presenters: Carri Marschner with the Cornell Hemlock Initiative, Megan Pistolese with SLELO PRISM, and Frank Williams- SLELO’s Conservation Volunteer.

Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee (IERQC) Monthly Webinar Series
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:00
Mentor Marsh: History, Tragedy, Recovery
Thursday, October 29th
11am-12pm EST
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About the Presentation
Mentor Marsh is a National Park Service-designated National Natural Landmark (1966) for being one of the most species-rich sites on the Great Lakes shoreline. The Marsh was named Ohio’s first State Nature Preserve in 1971 and is a National Audubon Society Important Birding Area. This 806-acre wetland suffered dramatically in 1966 when salt-mine tailings leached into Blackbrook Creek. By 1973 most of the swamp forest trees and marsh plants had died, and the 4-mile long wetland basin was overtaken by reed grass (Phragmites australis), a 15 to 24 foot-tall nonnative invasive plant from Eurasia.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History began the large-scale restoration of Mentor Marsh in 2015. Guided by Museum restoration ecologists, the Phragmites monoculture is being sprayed with an aquatic-safe herbicide and then physically mashed flat to allow native plants to grow. Over 180 species of native plant species have been documented sprouting from the soil seed bank, including three Ohio state-threatened plants. Rare marsh birds—such as American and Least Bitterns, and Virginia, King and Sora Rails are nesting, and wading birds and waterfowl are now frequent. Yellow Perch fingerlings are now using the Marsh as a nursery and Northern Pike are spawning.
About the Presenter
Dr. Kriska joined the Museum in 2003 working for the Center for Conservation & Biodiversity & the Natural Areas Division. He specializes in rare plant and animal surveys, community ecology, and habitat restoration. Since 2008 he’s helped the Natural Areas Division acquire nearly 2,000 acres of critical habitat- the Museum currently has 60 scientific natural areas spread across 11,000 acres that contain unique natural communities, such as old growth forests, marshes, bogs, swamps and fens. These high-quality habitats- many are globally rare, together protect 250 different kinds of endangered, threatened, or rare plant and animal species, and represent the remarkable biological diversity that was once widespread throughout the region.
About the Series
The Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee hosts monthly Webinars in an effort to bring restoration practitioners from across the country together to present and discuss the innovations aimed at improving the quality of ecological restoration data. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes in length, followed by open discussion.
About the Committee
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Great Lakes National Program Office established this Committee (including federal agencies, contractors, and ecological restoration practitioners) in June 2012 to share and develop quality practices that facilitate the collection of reliable data for ecological restoration projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This Webinar series supports this collaborative effort; please join us! Contact Lou Blume (USEPA Quality Manager) for more details.

Using Boater Data to Inform Risk Models
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:30
Hosted by the Invasive mussel Collaborative
Wednesday, October 28th
11 am- 12:30 pm EST
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The webinar will discuss the development of invasive mussel risk models informed by watercraft inspection and boater movement data. This webinar will feature the ARMOR model, built in New York to streamline the process of boat inspections for invasive species management, and a predictive model for Minnesota assessing the likelihood of overland transport of invasive mussels on recreational boats.
Presenters will include:

Cathy McGlynn and John Marino, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Marc Frischer, University of Georgia; Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer and Jeremy Farrell, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Nick Phelps, University of Minnesota

Assessing the Risk of Invasive Introductions at Trailheads in the Adirondack Park (NYISRI)
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, October 28
11 a.m.
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Join the NY Invasive Species Research Institute for a presentation by Jim Duncan, Director of the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, as he speaks on invasive plant introductions in the Adirondacks.

North American Weed Biocontrol Summit (NAISMA)
2020-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, October 28
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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This summit will bring together weed biocontrol researchers and land managers to share the status of biocontrol research and implementation programs from various regions across the US and Canada, as well as updates from European and other international collaborators.

Gypsy Moth Eggmass Survey Training: How to Quantify Potential Defoliation in 2021
2020-10-21 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, October 21st
10 am EST
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Presenters:
Naja Kraus is a Forest Health Scientist in DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from SUNY Binghamton and a Master’s degree in Plant Science and Environmental Forest Biology from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. She has been with DEC’s forest health programs since 2005 starting with a focus on forest defoliators and moving to work on terrestrial invasive plants. Currently, she coordinates the DEC response to giant hogweed and kudzu.
Rob Cole is a Forester in the DEC’s Forest Health Unit. He earned his AAS and BS in Forestry from SUNY-ESF and became an ISA Certified Arborist in 2016. Rob has worked on numerous projects over the years. He currently focuses on oak wilt and other oak pests, as well as white pine decline across the state.

Dormant Season Identification and Prevention of Invasive Species
2020-10-15 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday, October 15; 2:00-3:00 PM
Join via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 455 5626
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Stopping the spread and reporting the presence of invasive species doesn’t stop as the weather gets colder. Join Emily Thiel, WNY PRISM’s Education and Outreach Program Manager to learn about the invasive species we can identify all year long, including the recent WNY invader, the hemlock woolly adelgid. We will also learn about how humans contribute to the spread of these invasive species and what we can do to stop it.

Dormant Season Identification and Prevention of Invasive Species
2020-10-15 14:00 - 15:00
Date/Time: Thursday, October 15; 2:00-3:00 PM
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Stopping the spread and reporting the presence of invasive species doesn’t stop as the weather gets colder. Join Emily Thiel, WNY PRISM’s Education and Outreach Program Manager to learn about the invasive species we can identify all year long, including the recent WNY invader, the hemlock woolly adelgid. We will also learn how humans contribute to the spread of these invasive species and what we can do to stop it.

Certified Weed-Free Products Workshop
2020-10-09 10:00 - 12:00
The NAISMA Certified Weed-Free Products program is the only program in North America that provides land managers with assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought in to the property. Learn more about the program in this special session of the NAISMA Invasive Species Conference.
In the past, this portion of the NAISMA conference was open only to inspectors. Now, everyone who wants to learn is welcome to attend.
Brand new in 2020: mulch standards. This workshop is an opportunity for government organizations to learn what the standards and certification training will cover.
While this workshop is part of the conference, attendees may register for this portion of the conference for free and not attend rest of conference.
