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SUMMARY:Mobilizing Volunteers for Early Detection
DESCRIPTION:Starry Trek: Mobilizing Volunteers for Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species\nSince 2017\, Minnesota’s Starry Trek Program has demonstrated how coordinated volunteer engagement can significantly expand early detection capacity for aquatic invasive species. Originally launched as a statewide effort to search for starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa)\, an invasive freshwater green alga that can form dense mats and disrupt lake ecosystems\, Starry Trek has grown into a successful model for large scale\, volunteer powered surveillance. Each year\, hundreds of trained participants survey public water accesses across the state\, contributing to the discovery of new infestations of starry stonewort and other priority aquatic invasive species. In this webinar\, we will explore how Starry Trek was built\, how it has evolved over time\, and what lessons have emerged from organizing a recurring\, statewide volunteer detection event. Participants will gain insight into the partnerships\, coordination strategies\, and program design considerations that have allowed Starry Trek to scale while maintaining scientific credibility and management impact. \nLearn more and register: https://naisma.org/event/webinar-starry-trek-mobilizing-volunteers-for-early-detection-of-aquatic-invasive-species/
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SUMMARY:Practical Approaches to Managing Amur Honeysuckle
DESCRIPTION:Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is an invasive shrub native to eastern Asia that was widely planted for ornamental use and wildlife habitat. It is now established across much of the eastern and midwestern United States\, where it forms dense understory thickets that outcompete native plants\, reduce plant diversity\, and alter forest structure and ecosystem processes. \nJoin Kaleb Baker of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission for a practitioner focused webinar that translates recent research into practical\, on the ground management guidance for landowners and land managers. This session will cover how to identify Amur honeysuckle\, summarize its ecological impacts\, and explore management options and challenges faced in the field. \nDrawing from recent studies evaluating seasonal basal bark herbicide treatments\, prescribed fire\, and soil responses to herbicide applications\, this presentation will provide an overview of research objectives\, methods\, and results while highlighting how these findings can inform efficient\, targeted control strategies that align with broader land management responsibilities. \nLearn more and register: https://naisma.org/event/webinar-practical-approaches-to-managing-amur-honeysuckle/
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SUMMARY:Tools for Urban Forest Pest Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Planning for the Unknown: Tools for Urban Forest Pest Preparedness\nUrban forests are on the front lines of invasive pest threats and climate uncertainty. This webinar features two practical tools that help communities assess risk\, strengthen preparedness\, and respond strategically to emerging forest pests. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will introduce the Urban Forest Pest Readiness Playbook\, a resource that guides towns\, cities\, counties\, and urban forestry programs through self assessments and recommended actions to close gaps between local managers and state and federal response partners. We will also explore Portland’s Tree Inventory Project and how comprehensive tree data supports proactive management. By measuring\, mapping\, and identifying public trees across the city\, Portland has strengthened its ability to plan for climate impacts and invasive species\, including using inventory data to inform its response planning for emerald ash borer. Join NAISMA for this webinar to gain practical insights and learn about scalable tools that can help your community prepare for the next pest threat before it arrives. \nLearn more and register: https://naisma.org/event/webinar-planning-for-the-unknown-tools-for-urban-forest-pest-preparedness/
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SUMMARY:Managing Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
DESCRIPTION:Invasive blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) have become an increasingly prominent species in the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, raising important ecological and management questions for resource professionals across the region. Join Branson Williams from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for an update on how the state is working to better understand the scale of this invasion and inform management decisions. This webinar will provide an overview of current monitoring and research efforts\, including the use of electrofishing to assess blue catfish populations and improve estimates of abundance in key waterways. Our presenter will share insights into how improved data collection and collaborative efforts are helping guide management actions in a large and complex estuarine system. This session will be particularly valuable for invasive species managers\, fisheries professionals\, and others interested in how science based monitoring tools can support informed decision making in aquatic invasive species management. \nLearn more and register: https://naisma.org/event/webinar-managing-invasive-blue-catfish-in-the-chesapeake-bay/
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SUMMARY:NAISMA 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:NAISMA’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center\, just minutes from Washington\, D.C. This event brings together invasive species management professionals\, researchers\, educators\, and policymakers from across North America to share ideas\, innovations\, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems. \nLearn more and register: https://naisma.org/2026-annual-conference/
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/naisma-annual-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Alexandria Mark Center\, Alexandria\, VA
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