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January 13, 2009
Federal Notices and Federal Orders for Asian Longhorned Beetle
The Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) is expanding the
Asian
Longhorned Beetle (ALB) quarantine area (PDF | 1.4 MB) to
include additional portions of Worcester
County, Massachusetts.
* See our Massachusetts page for more resources.
* See our Asian Longhorned Beetle Species Profile for more resources
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U.S.
EPA awards $1 million to reduce pesticide risk, promote
natural pest solutions/ California grants will promote
effective and environmentally sensitive approaches
to pest management (Dec
4, 2008)
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
Recipients include: IPM Institute of North America (Madison, WI): $250,000 for
"High-level IPM in All U.S. Schools by 2015."
This project will establish and verify high-level IPM in all public K-12 schools
in the United States by 2015.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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Grants and Funding:
Gila
River Basin Native Fish Conservation Program - New Mexico 08 -
201816J811-08 (open Jan 12, 2009)
Grants.gov.
Nonnative fish pose conservation threats to native fishes, particularly
loach minnow, spikedace, and headwater chub. Removal
of nonnative species and evaluation of efficacy of removal efforts to improve
native fishes status is proposed.
Closing date
for applications is Jan 19, 2009.
Costal
Program - COASTAL-09 (open
Jan 12, 2009)
Grantsgov.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service seeks participation in the Coastal Program.
Projects include exploring the possibility of pursuing a cooperative
agreement for habitat assessment, protection, and/or restoration,
or receiving technical advice. The first step is
to contact local Coastal Program coordinators.
See the Coastal Program for
more information.
Closing
date for applications is Sep
30, 2009.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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Database: Southern
Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Nonnative Invasive
Data Tool
Host: USDA,
Forest Service, Southern Research Station
Scope:
Includes data and summaries on the current distribution of the 33 invasive
plants covered in Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern
Forests and the additional 20 forest invasive plants
in Florida. For more information, see Maps
of Occupation and Estimates of Acres Covered by Nonnative
Invasive Plants in Southern Forests.
* See our Databases section for more resources.
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Scientist
Names Top Five Invasive Plants Threatening Southern
Forests in 2009: New Maps Show Spread of Nonnative
Plants across Southeast (Jan 12, 2009)
USDA.
Forest Service. Southern Research Station.
U.S.
Forest Service Southern Research Station Ecologist
Jim Miller, Ph.D., one of the foremost authorities on
nonnative plants in the South, identified the invasive
plant species he believes pose the biggest threats to
southern forest ecosystems in 2009.
* See our Federal Press Releases section for more resources.
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Invasive Species Management at DoD Facilities in the Chesapeake
Bay Watershed: Identification, Control, and Restoration
(Nov 2007; PDF | 7.4 MB)
Wildlife Habitat Council.
Project Number 06-328 through Department
of Defense's Legacy
Resource Management Program.
The guidebook's first section focuses on identification
and management of invasive plants that occur in the Chesapeake
Bay Watershed. Later chapters contain information about
invasive species removal and habitat restoration techniques,
including discussion of how to minimize impacts on native
wildlife while controlling invasive species, how to prevent
recurring invasions, how to restore native habitat, and
how to use partnerships to achieve goals.
* See our Management Plans by Geography section for more resources.
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Pesticide
Risk Reduction Education Short Course
University of Hawaii - Manoa. College of Tropical
Agriculture & Human Resources.
Feb 24-26, 2009
Molokai, Hawaii
* See our Education for Professionals section for more resources.
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Federal Register Notices:
Official Animal Identification Numbering Systems
Federal Register: Jan 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
8)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Importation of Hass Avocados From Peru
Federal Register: Jan 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
4)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Availability
of Site-Specific Environmental Assessment, Pest Risk Assessment,
and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Interstate Movement
of Garbage From Hawaii to Oregon
Federal Register: Jan 6, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
3)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.
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January 12, 2009
Alabama Invasive Plant Council (ALIPC)
Education and Outreach Grant Program (see links for Request for Proposals and Application Form)
Alabama Invasive Plant Council.
The Alabama Invasive Plant Council is soliciting grant proposals for non-native invasive
plant education and outreach projects in the State of Alabama. The intent of these
grants is to provide funding to organizations or individuals who wish to educate the
public about non-native invasive plants and their effects on the environment, economy,
and quality of life in Alabama. Proposals will be accepted from individuals, public or
private nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions.
Closing date for applications is Mar 31, 2009.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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Federal Press Releases:
USDA, APHIS - USDA Proposes to Amend Livestock Regulations to Enhance Animal Disease Traceability (Jan 12, 2009)
USDA, CSREES - CSREES, EPA and IPM Centers Release IPM in Schools Strategic Plan (Jan 7, 2009)
USDA, CSREES - CSREES Announces Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Funding Opportunity (Dec 17, 2008)
EPA - Plan Announced to Improve Pest Control in Schools by 2015 (Jan 7, 2009)
DOC, NOAA - NOAA, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Award $2.2 Million for Coral Reef Conservation ( Jan 7, 2009)
(includes: Pacific Projects: Molokai Community-Based Invasive Species Control, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Molokai Island, Hawaii --
Coral Reef Conservation Fund Grant: $69,010)
* See our Federal Press Releases section for more resources.
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CSREES, EPA and IPM Centers Release IPM in Schools Strategic Plan (Jan 7, 2009)
USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Regional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Centers and the IPM Institute released a strategic plan to implement IPM practices in schools. The plan was created to reduce pest and pesticide-related hazards to children in the U.S. public schools by 2015.
School IPM 2015: A Strategic Plan for Integrated Pest Management in Schools in the United States (Dec 3, 2008; PDF | 2.3 MB)
National Information System for the Regional IPM Centers.
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January 08, 2009
Pacific
Northwest - Aquatic Invasive Species Workgroup
Pacific
Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership.
The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) WG is a new PNAMP workgroup formed in January 2008.
* See our Aquatic Species - Monitoring section for more resources.
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Garden
Wise: Non-Invasive Plants for Your Garden -
2008
Eastern Version (PDF | 2.9 MB) and 2008
Western Version (PDF | 3.5 MB)
Washington Invasive Species Coalition.
This booklet is available to
help gardeners and nursery staff
make sound planting decisions. Many
of our noxious weeds began as garden
ornamentals that out-grew their confines
and spread beyond where they were
intentionally planted. This book
lists many of the noxious or known
invasive ornamental plants and alternative
garden choices that have similar
stature and color characteristics,
without the negative invasive qualities.
* See our Washington page for more resources.
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Environmental
Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)
Annual Solicitation FY 2010 (open
Jan 8, 2009)
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program.
The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), a Department
of Defense (DoD) program that promotes innovative, cost-effective environmental
technologies through demonstration and validation at DoD sites. Includes topic
area for control on non-native invasive species on DoD lands and waters.
Pre-proposals are due Mar 5, 2009.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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Towards
an EU Strategy on Invasive Species (Dec 5, 2008)
European Commission.
The European Commission presented a series of
policy options for developing a strategy to deal
with species from abroad which are threatening
European biodiversity.
* See our Policy Development page for more resources.
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January 07, 2009
USDA Press Releases:
USDA - USDA
Announces $5.8 Million To Stop The Spread Of Asian
Citrus Psyllid In California (Nov 21, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
to Begin Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Effort for Massachusetts
Infestation (Jan 6, 2009)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Proposes to Allow Hass Avocados From Peru (Jan 6, 2009)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Seeks Comments on Allowing Imports of Poultry and Poultry Products
from Germany and Poland (Jan 2, 2009)
USDA, APHIS - Implementation
of Rule on Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Delayed Indefinitely (Jan 2, 2009)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Issues Final Rule Regarding Importation of Cattle from Mexico
with the Addition of New Port in San Luis, Ariz (Jan 2, 2009)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Amends Regulations on Imports from Surrey County,
England, After Change in Disease Status (Dec 24, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Allows the Importation of White Asparagus from
Senegal (Dec 18, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Allows Importation of Zambian Baby Squash and Baby
Zucchini (Dec 17, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Adopts Final Rule Restricting Ash Plant Imports
to Protect Against the Emerald Ash Borer (Dec 17, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Adopts Final Rule Extending Citrus Fruit Packing
Exemption (Dec 11, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
to Hold Public Meetings on Bovine Tuberculosis
Program (Nov 24, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Releases 2007 U.S. Animal Health Report (Nov 7, 2008)
USDA, APHIS - USDA
Launches New Searchable Database For Fruit And
Vegetable Import Requirements (Oct 29,2008)
USDA, ARS - Scientists
Aim to Spike Pest's Biochemical Punch Bowl (Jan 7)
USDA, ARS - Experimental
Soybeans Sabotage Roundworm Pest With Its Own Gene (Dec 18, 2008)
USDA, ARS - Pink
Hibiscus Mealybug Pheromone Licensed (Dec 16,
2008)
USDA, ARS - New
Barley is Bad News for Russian Wheat Aphids (Dec
8, 2008)
USDA, ARS - Asian
Grasslands May Hold Global Promise (Dec 5,
2008)
USDA, ARS - Scientists
Serve up Mustard Meal to Tame Weeds (Dec
2, 2008)
USDA, ARS - New
Green Leaf Lettuce Leaves Leafminers in the Lurch (Dec 1, 2008)
USDA, ARS - Boll
Weevil Feeding Habits Now Better Understood (Nov 28, 2008)
USDA, ARS - Non-Target
Insects Probably Affected More by Insecticides than
by Bt Crops (Nov 24, 2008)
* See our Federal Press Releases section for more resources.
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Conference Calendar:
North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Biological Control Panel Meeting -- Feb 23-27, 2009
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission -- Mar 12-16, 2009
Meetings of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Panels for Forestry, Invasive Species and Pest Risk Analysis --
Mar 9-12, 2009
International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Subregional Workshop on Pest Risk Analysis and Import Regulation -- Mar 9-20, 2009
International Scientific Congress on Climate Change "Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions" -- Mar 10-12, 2009
FAO/IAEA (Food and Agriculture Organzation of the United United/International Atomic Energy Agency) International Symposium on Sustainable Improvement of Animal Production and Health -- Jun 8-11, 2009
13th World Forestry Congress - "Forests in Development: A Vital Balance" -- Oct 18-25, 2009
World Conference on Biological Invasions and Ecosystem Functioning -- Oct 27-30, 2009
Symposium on Rebuilding Depleted Fish Stocks - "Biology, Ecology, Social Science and Management Strategies" -- Nov 3-6, 2009
Global Biosecurity 2010 Conference - "Safeguarding Agriculture and the Environment" -- Feb 28-Mar 3, 2010
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
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Report on Upcoming International Invasive Species Meetings - Jan 2009 (DOC | 162 KB)
* See our Conferences and Workshops section for more resources.
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January 06, 2009
New
ABC TV Show Highlights Invasive Pests (Jan 5, 2009)
California Department of Food and Agriculture.
A new television program that highlights
the threat to homeland security posed by
invasive species will premier Tuesday night
Jan 6 at 8 pm on ABC. Episodes will feature California's
airports and the measures taken by Customs
and Border Protection officials to protect
the state's
agriculture and commerce from invasive pests
and diseases.
* See our California page for more resources.
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Invasive Plant Calendar (printable color calendar)
DOI. NPS. Alien Plant Working Group.
The 2009 Calendar is now available. This year's
theme is magazine cover parodies for invasive plants.
* See our News and Events for more resources.
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Monument
Management Plan (MMP) for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine
National Monument (Dec 2008)
DOC. NOAA. Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
Includes section for reducing threats to monument
resources from alien species.
* See our Management Plans by Geography section for more resources.
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Federal Register Notices:
Monument
Management Plan, Environmental Assessment, and Findings of No Significant
Impact: Papahaanaumokuaakea Marine National Monument, Hawai`i
Federal Register: Jan 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
2)
AGENCIES: Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Interior;
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), Commerce
ACTION: Notice of availability of the monument
management plan, environmental assessment, and
findings of no significant impact.
Note: Includes Reducing Threats to Monument Resources
- Alien Species; to detect, control, eradicate where
possible, and prevent the introduction of alien
species into the Monument.
Predicting
Future Introductions of Nonindigenous Species to the Great Lakes
Federal Register: Jan 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
2)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
Notice of Intent to Destroy Outdated Hog Cholera Vaccine Seed Stock
Federal Register: Jan 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
2)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2009
Federal Register: Jan 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
1)
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
Notice of Availability of Evaluations of the Highly Pathogenic Avian
Influenza Subtype H5N1 Status of Germany and Poland
Federal Register: Jan 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
1)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability and request for
comments.
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia; Interstate Movement and Import Restrictions
on Certain Live Fish
Federal Register: Jan 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
1)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Interim rule; delay of effective date.
Importation
of Cattle from Mexico; Addition of Port at San Luis, AZ
Federal Register: Jan 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
1)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
Change in Disease Status of Surrey County, England, Because of Foot-and-Mouth
Disease
Federal Register: Dec 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
248)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
Notice
of Decision to Issue Permits for the Importation
of Fresh White Asparagus from Senegal Into the Continental United
States
Federal Register: Dec 19, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
245)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
Importation of Ash Plants
Federal Register: Dec 18, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
244)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.
Importation of Baby Squash and Baby Courgettes from Zambia
Federal Register: Dec 18, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
244)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.
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Predicting
Future Introductions of Nonindigenous Species to
the Great Lakes (Final Report, 2008)
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. EPA/600/R-08/066F.
This report predicts the spread of aquatic nonindigenous
species into the Great Lakes to help resource managers
focus monitoring activities on particular species at
the most vulnerable U.S. Great Lakes ports. The report
also demonstrates the use of a habitat suitability model
and ballast water discharge data to predict invasion
potential.
* See our General Publications and Reports section for more resources.
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January 05, 2009
Grants and Funding - Request for Proposals:
Tamarisk Eradication, Riparian Area Restoration, and Channel Restoration within the Walker River Basin - FWS-RENO-09-07 (open Jan 2, 2009)
Grants.gov.
Funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Funding is available for tamarisk eradication, riparian area restoration, and channel restoration efforts within the Walker River Basin that are designed to enhance water delivery to Walker Lake, with priority given to activities that are expected to result in the greatest increased water flows to Walker Lake; and activities, to complete the design and implementation of the Western Inland Trout Initiative and Fishery Improvements in the Sate of Nevada with an emphasis on the Walker River Basin.
Closing date for applications is Dec 31, 2009.
FLEPPC Julia Morton Invasive Plant Research Grant Program (PDF | 33 KB)
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council.
The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) has available funding for a small number of
research grants/scholarships for students conducting studies related to invasive exotic plant
management in Florida. Particular plant species involved in the study should be one or more of the Category I or Category II exotic pest plant species listed by FLEPPC.
Closing date for proposals is Feb 27, 2009.
Proactive Species Conservation Grant Program / Grants.gov -
NMFS-PRPO-2009-2001608
(open Jan 5, 2009)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking to provide federal assistance, in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, to support conservation efforts for the current list of marine and anadromous species under the Proactive Species Conservation Program. Projects may include management, scientific research, or outreach activities, or a combination. Management projects should demonstrate a high probability of contributing to recovery of the species, especially through mitigation of existing threats or factors inhibiting recovery of the species.
Closing date for applications is Feb 12, 2009.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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Grazing Animals Help Spread Plant Disease (Dec 29, 2008)
Oregon State University.
Researchers have discovered that grazing animals including deer and rabbits are actually helping to spread plant disease – quadrupling its prevalence in some cases – and encouraging an invasion of annual grasses that threatens more than 20 million acres of native grasslands in California.
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National 100th Meridian Initiative Meeting -- Jan 22-23, 2009
Early Detection of Dreissena Mussels in the West Workshop Jan 21-22, 2009. This 1.5 day meeting is scheduled in association and immediately before a national-level 100th Meridian Initiative meeting where a comprehensive regional monitoring plan for 2009 will be developed.
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
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December 30, 2008
Washington
Invasive Species Council: Annual Report
- 2008 (PDF | 298 KB)
Washington Invasive Species Council.
This report to the Legislature describes
the recent progress of the Washington State
Invasive Species Council, its three-year
implementation plan and what it will achieve.
* See our Washington page for more resources.
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Risk
Assessments May Help Control Spread of
Whirling Disease (Dec 1, 2008)
Oregon State University.
Improved techniques have been developed by
microbiologists from Oregon State University
to assess the threat from whirling disease,
a deadly parasitic infection of rainbow trout
and other salmonids, and new reports are outlining
some of the most likely areas to which it could
spread.
* See our Oregon page for more resources.
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Species Profile
-- Mediterranean
Fruit Fly
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
The Mediterranean fruit fly is one of the world's
most destructive fruit pests. Because of its wide distribution over the world,
its ability to tolerate colder climates better than most other species of fruit
flies, and its wide range of hosts, it is ranked first among economically important
fruit fly species.
* See our Animals section for more species profiles.
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December 29, 2008
Species Profile
-- Oriental Bittersweet
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Oriental bittersweet is an aggressive invader that threatens
vegetation at all heights in forested and open areas.
Oriental bittersweet grows fast; it can cover tall trees
in a season, causing them to collapse from the weight
of the vines. Understory plants are smothered by the
vines themselves or by lack of light.
* See our Plants section for more species profiles.
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Species Profile
-- European Spruce Bark Beetle
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
In its native range of Europe, the spruce bark
beetle is one of the most serious pests of spruce. There
is no evidence that this species is established in the
United States, but the detection signifies a threat to
North American forests.
* See our Animals section for more species profiles.
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Asian
Fish Tapeworm Found in Great Lakes (Sep 15, 2008)
International Association for Great Lakes Research.
* See our Emerging Issues for more resources.
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Deer Mistake: The Victorian Government's Proposal
to Promote Recreational Deer Hunting on Farms
(Dec 11, 2008; PDF | 1.9 MB) and Press
Release - Deer Hunting Scheme Will Cost us Dear
(Dec 12, 2008; PDF | 343 KB)
Invasive Species Council Australia.
The Invasive Species Council Australia released a report critiquing
a proposal by the Victorian government to promote
deer hunting on private properties for claimed environmental benefits.
Feral deer are a very serious environmental problem in Victoria,
and Sambar have recently been listed as a potential threatening process.
But evidence from around the world shows that hunting for sport rarely
works as a method of pest control. By promoting
hunting, governments can even worsen pest problems.
* See our Manger's Tool Kit section for more resources.
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2009 Ecological Landscaping Association 15th Annual Conference - "Digging In: The Theory and Practice of Ecological Landscaping" -- Feb 26-28, 2009
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
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An
Aquatic Nuisance Species: Teaching Curriculum for South
Dakota - Grades 4-12 (PDF | 601 KB)
South Dakota Division of Wildlife. Department of
Game, Fish and Parks.
* See our Educational Resources – K-12 section for more resources.
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December 24, 2008
2007 U.S. Animal Health Report (Sep 2008)
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 803
The 2007 U.S. Animal Health Report provides a national overview of domestic animal health in the United States.
The report addresses the many components of the U.S. animal health infrastructure; approaches to animal disease surveillance, control and eradication; animal population demographics and new initiatives. In addition, the report describes significant epidemiologic events that occurred in 2007.
* See our General Publications and Reports section for more resources.
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Overview Paper: Impacts of White-tailed Deer Overabundance in Forest Ecosystems (Jun 2008; PDF | 307 KB)
USDA. FS. Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry.
Land managers, especially in southern New England, need to recognize
that deer are exacerbating invasive plant problems, while also seriously
degrading native forest vegetation. Integrating aggressive deer
population control measures into land management programs holds great promise in restoring these forests.
* See our General Publications and Reports section for more resources.
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Noxious Weed Control: 2009 (PDF | 1.5 MB)
South Dakota State University. Cooperative Extension Service.
* See our Management Plans by Geography section for more resources.
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Managing Invasive Plants: Concepts, Principles, and Practices
DOI. FWS. National Wildlife Refuge System.
Provides an overview of invasive plant management and planning supported by case studies, quizzes, scientific literature, and web-based resources valuable to natural resource professionals.
* See our Manger's Tool Kit section for more resources.
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Pesticides and Fish and Wildlife Resources (Course Code: ECS3119)
DOI. Learn Management Portal.
Feb 23-27, 2009
U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Hawii
This course offers an overview of the major types of pesticides that may affect fish and wildlife resources, typical routes of exposure, assessing potential risk, and environmental fate of pesticides in terrestrial and aquatic systems.
* See our Education for Professionals section for more resources.
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Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council
The Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council was created at the 2008 Oklahoma Invasive Plant Conference on Jul 24. The new council will provide: identification and documentation of invasive plants and their
distributions; recognition of invasive plant problems with possible resolution; establishing early detection and rapid response mechanisms.
* See our Resource Library - Councils and Task Forces section for more resources.
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December 23, 2008
Wood Boring Beetles of the World (Dec 11, 2008)
USDA. APHIS. Plant
Protection and Quarantine. Center for Plant Health
Science and Technology.
A Lucid
interactive identification resource to the world's genera of wood
boring beetles. Created through a federal-state
collaboration among USDA/APHIS/PPQ – CPHST, California
Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and Montana
State University (MSU).
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Education for Professionals:
Pesticide Risk Reduction Education Short Course
Feb 24-26, 2009
Molokai, Hawaii
Vegetation Monitoring in a Management Context
Mar 2-7, 2009
Sponsor: Natural Areas Training Academy
Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida
* See our Education for Professionals section for more resources.
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Finding
the Ideal Predator for Garlic Mustard (Dec
12, 2008)
Weed Science Society of America.
* See our Organizational Press Releases page for more resources.
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Is Your Bird Feeder a Weed Seeder?
Weed Science Society of America.
Consumers encouraged to take simple steps to protect farms and gardens.
* See our Plants - What You Can Do section for more resources.
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Invasipedia
Nature Conservancy. Global Invasive Species Initiative.
Invasipedia houses information on invasive plants, animals, and pathogens,
and especially how to best manage them. Its foundation is the large amount of
species management information developed by the The Nature Conservancy's Global
Invasive Species Team. Its continued growth depends upon your contributions.
* See our Manager's Tool Kit - Control section for more resources.
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Conference Calendar:
24th Fire Ecology Conference - "The Future of Prescribed Fire: Public Awareness, Health and Safety" -- Jan 11-15, 2009
13th Pacific Entomology Conference -- Feb 18-19, 2009
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
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Aquatic
Invasive Species News in a Nutshell and Columbia
and Missouri River Basin Watch Newsletters
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
This origin of this newsletter is attributable
to Joan Cabreza, who while working for the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) produced the newsletter Invasive
News in a Nutshell. Joan
retired from the EPA in early 2008
and agreed to continue as the editor of the "the
Nutshell" under the Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission's
(PSMFC) Aquatic Nuisance Species Program. Like
its precursor, it focuses primarily on regional
and aquatic issues, but it also contains some
terrestrial, national and international invasive
events of interest.
* See our Publications - Newsletters section for more resources.
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Invasive
Jumping Carp Rode Flood Waters on Mississippi (Dec 2, 2008)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The infamous silver carp, or "jumping carp," has been found
in the Mississippi River near La Crosse. This is
the first confirmed identification of a silver
carp upstream of Clinton, Iowa, and the first identified
in Wisconsin waters.
* See our Emerging Issues for more resources.
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Charting the
Course: The Comprehensive Conservation and Management
Plan for Tampa Bay (2006) / Invasive
Species Action Plan (PDF | 192 KB)
Tampa Bay Estuary Program.
* See our Management Plans by Geography section for more resources.
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Grants and Funding:
Extension
Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support
Program /
Grants.gov - USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-001907 (open Nov
20, 2008)
USDA.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
The FY 2009 Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and
Support Program (EIPM-CS) contains two components, the EIPM-CS Coordination
Program and the EIPM-CS Support Program. Both programs support state
and local contributions in advancing the goals of the National Roadmap
for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by addressing priority needs
associated with the coordination, design, development, implementation,
and evaluation of Extension IPM programs. EIPM-CS funds will help
agricultural producers and other pest managers adopt alternative
pest management practices through training, demonstration, and evaluation
of methods and strategies.
Closing date for applications is Jan 6, 2009.
Pinellas
County Environmental Fund (open Nov 11, 2008)
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF) is a partnership among Pinellas
County (Florida), NOAA, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The
PCEF provides funding through a competitive application process for projects
that will protect, restore, or enhance the natural resources of Tampa Bay. Projects
of particular interest include those that address the on-the-ground habitat
and species conservation priorities and recommendations outlined in the Comprehensive
Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay, Charting
the Course,
a plan developed through the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, which includes an Invasive
Species Action plan, and its related partnerships.
Pre-proposal deadline is Jan
15, 2009.
Full Proposal deadline is Mar 15, 2009.
Five-Star
Restoration Program / Request
for Proposals (open Nov 11, 2008)
National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation; Environmental
Protection Agency.
The Five Star Restoration Program provides modest financial assistance
on a competitive basis to support community-based wetland, riparian,
and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships
and foster local natural resource stewardship through education,
outreach and training activities. Funding is available from the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Southern Company and Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E).
Closing date for applications is Feb 16, 2009.
Agriculture
and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants
Program / Grants.gov
- USDA-CSREES-AFRI-002010 (Open
Dec 17, 2008)
AFRI is a new competitive grant program to provide funding for fundamental and
applied research, extension, and education to address food and agricultural sciences.
While AFRI covers an equally broad scope of topics and will support many of the
grant types offered by the former National Research Initiative (NRI), the new
authority allows greater flexibility in the types of projects funded to include:
single function projects in research, education and extension, and integrated
research, education and/or extension awards. AFRI is the new core competitive
grant program for research, education, and extension.
Note: Will include grant for Biology of Weedy and Invasive
Species in Agroecosystems; antipicated closing date Jun
19, 2009.
Closing date for applications is Jul 30, 2009; this program
has multiple deadline dates depending on specific initiative.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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December 19, 2008
Fire Ants - Prevention and Response Plans:
Emergency Response Plan for Invasive Ants
in the Pacific - Draft 2 (Nov 29, 2008)
Vanderwoude Consulting Limited (New Zealand).
Updated from 2001 version -- A
Plan for Prevention of Establishment of New Ant
Species in Hawaii, with Special Attention to the
Red Imported Fire Ant (Revised Aug 2007; PDF
| 365 KB)
Vanderwoude Consulting Limited (New Zealand).
* See our Manger’s Tool Kit section for more resources.
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Grants and Funding:
International
Science and Education Competive Grants Program
(ISE)
/ Grants.gov - USDA-CSREES-SERDIP-001905 (open
Nov 17, 2008)
USDA.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
The International Science and Education Competitive Grants Program (ISE) supports
research, extension, and teaching activities that will enhance the capabilities
of American colleges and universities to conduct international collaborative
research, extension and teaching.
Invasive species projects are eligible
for this program. Some of the grants funded in the past concern issues potentially
related to invasive species such as, seed technology education and biofuels.
Closing Date for Applications is Jan 16, 2009.
Biotechnology
Risk Assessment Research Grants Program / Grants.gov
- USDA-CSREES-BRAP-002008 (open Dec 16, 2008)
USDA.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
The purpose of the USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment
Grants (BRAG) Program is to assist Federal regulatory
agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing
genetically engineered organisms into the environment. Investigations
of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant.
Closing Date for Applications is Jan 30, 2009.
Microbial
Genome Sequencing Program / Grants.gov - USDA-CSREES-AFRI-001967 (open
Dec 4, 2008)
USDA.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service.
The Microbial Genome Sequencing Program is a collaborative interagency activity
of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The development and implementation of
strategies, tools and technologies are expected to significantly enhance the
value of existing and novel genome sequences. This program is part of The Microbe
Project, a coordinated effort of multiple federal agencies to promote genome-enabled
microbial science. (See http://www.microbeproject.gov.)
Closing
Date for Applications is Mar 2, 2009.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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Conference Calendar:
6th International Marine Bioinvasions Conference- "Marine Bioinvaders: Agents of Change in a Changing World" -- Aug 24-27, 2009
8th International Workshop for Biological Control and Management of Chromolaena and other Eupatorieae -- Sep 2010 (date to be determined)
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
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December 18, 2008
PIAkey: Identification Guide to Ants of the Pacific Islands
USDA. APHIS. PPQ. Center for Plant Health Science and Technology; University of California - Davis.
PIAkey (Pacific Invasive Ant key) is an electronic guide designed to assist users identify invasive ant species commonly encountered in the Pacific Island region. The guide covers four subfamilies, 20 genera and 44 species. New version released -- Edition 2.0, Lucid v. 3.4. (Dec 4, 2008).
* See our International section for more resources.
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Biological Control of Insects and Mites, An Introduction to Beneficial Natural Enemies and Their Use in Pest Management (2008; PDF | 25.6 MB)
University of Wisconsin Extension. Publication A3842.
This book addresses
biocontrol implementation, cost
analysis, planning, and integrating biocontrol
into an Integrated Pest Management
(i.e., IPM) framework. Approaches
can apply to invasive plant and plant disease
control.
* See our General Publications and Reports section for more resources.
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Plant Disease Management Reports
Plant Management Network.
The 2008 version of Plant Disease Management Reports (vol. 2) is now available. The report contains over 500 searchable entries concerning the use and effectiveness of
fungicides and nematicides, resistant (plant) varieties, and other methods that defend against row and horticultural crop disease.
* See our General Publications and Reports section for more resources.
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Wildlife Forever Receives Honor Award From U.S. Forest Service (Dec 17, 2008)
* See our Organizational Press Releases page for more resources.
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December 17, 2008
Avian and Pandemic Influenza: The Global Response
(PDF | 2.3 MB) (Oct
2008)
United States Department of State. Avian
Influenza Action Group.
Related Reports
for Avian Influenza
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Federal Register Notices:
Citrus Canker; Movement of Fruit from a Quarantined Area; Bag Markings
Federal Register: Dec 12, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
240)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Affirmation of Interim Rule as Final Rule.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Medium
Tree Finch (Camarhynchus pauper) as Endangered Throughout Its Range
Federal Register: Dec 8, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
236)
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Proposed Rule.
(has a section on introduced species and includes
the threat to the finch)
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection;
Special Need Requests Under the Plant Protection Act
Federal Register: Dec 8, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
236)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Comment Request.
Importation of Eggplant from Israel: Correction
Federal Register: Dec 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
235)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Correction
(Minor correction to citation: On page 66811, in
the third column, in Sec. 319.56-48(e), in the
last line, ``7 CFR 319.56*48.'' should read ``7
CFR 319.56-48.)
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
Habitat for 12 Species of Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands
Federal Register: Dec 4, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
234)
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final Rule.
(includes management plans for invasive species
in the Puu Kukui Watershed Preserve)
Draft Risk Assessment for the Public Health Impact of Highly Pathogenic
Avian Influenza Virus in Poultry, Shell Eggs, and Egg Products
Federal Register: Dec 2, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
232)
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Request for Comment.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection;
Importation of Swine and Swine Products from the European Union
Federal Register: Nov 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
227)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Comment Request.
Remove South Carolina from the Lists of States Approved To Receive
Stallions and Mares From CEM-Affected Regions
Federal Register: Nov 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number
225)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Final Rule.
* See our Federal Register Notice section for more resources.
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The Draft Oyster Environmental Impact Statement was published Oct 17, 2008. The pros and cons of both the foreign oyster (Crassostrea ariakensis) and the native oyster (Crassostrea virginica) are laid out in a 1,500-page study. After a 60-day public comment period ending Dec 15, 2008, officals hope to decide on a recommendation next spring, when the final version of the report is due.
Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Oyster Restoration in Chesapeake Bay Including the Use of a Native and/or Nonnative Oyster - Public Meeting Presentation (Nov 2008)
Non-native
Oysters and the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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December 16, 2008
Marine
Biofouling & Invasive Species: Guidelines for Prevention and
Management (An Assessment of Risks and Management
Initiatives) (2008; PDF | 1.4 MB)
Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP); United Nations
Environment Programme. Regional Seas Programme.
Astoundingly, more than 70% of
introduced marine species in Australia
and New Zealand are now thought to have been introduced by biofouling. This report
aims to raise awareness
of the threat posed by
marine biofouling, assess the risks using detailed
case studies and present
strategies for the prevention and management invasive
marine species.
* See our Aquatic Species - Prevention section for more resources.
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Fire
Ants Win Out Through Land Changes, Not a Better Build (Dec 8, 2008)
The New York Times.
A large study shows that for fire ants,
human disturbance of the environment is the main force
behind their negative impact. The researchers suggest
that fire ants may not be so much an invasive species
but a "disturbance specialist," and
that other species may fit that description also.
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December 15, 2008
Conference Calendar:
17th Annual Urban Pest Management Conference -- Feb 17-18, 2009
2009 Utah Weed Control Association Meeting -- Feb 18-19, 2009
National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week (NIWAW 10) -- Feb 22-27, 2009
2009 Annual Meeting Southern Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists -- Feb 28-Mar 2, 2009
Central Plant Board 2009 Annual Meeting -- Mar 1-5, 2009
27th Salmonid Restoration Conference -- Mar 4-7, 2009
22nd Annual Michigan Wildflower Conference - "Building a Web of Life" -- Mar 8-9, 2009
Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference -- Mar 14, 2009
Eastern Plant Board 2009 Annual Meeting -- Apr 6-9, 2009
Southern Plant Board 2009 Annual Meeting -- Apr 19-22, 2009
Western Plant Board 2009 Annual Meeting -- May 5-7, 2009
North American Benthological Society (NABS) 57th Annual Meeting -- May 17-22, 2009
61st International Symposium on Crop Protection -- May 19, 2009
Restoration Institute 2009: Advanced Training in Ecological Restoration -- Jun 19-30, 2009 (tentatively scheduled)
10th Queensland Weed Symposium 2009 -- Jul 26-29, 2009
Hawaii Conservation Week -- Jul 26-Aug 1, 2009
17th Annual Hawai'i Conservation Conference - "Hawaii in a Changing Climate: Ecological, Cultural, Economic and Policy Challenges and Solutions" -- Jul 28-30, 2009
2009 International Conference on Ecology & Transportation - "Adapting to Change" -- Sep 13-17, 2009
36th Natural Areas Conference - "Living on the Edge: Why Natural Areas Matter" -- Sep 15-18, 2009
North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Annual Meeting -- Oct 19-23, 2009
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) 29th Annual International Symposium - "Insuring Our Lakes' Future" -- Oct 28-30, 2009
Forest Pest Management Forum 2009 -- Dec 1-3, 2009
24th Vertebrate Pest Conference -- Mar 2010 (date to be determined)
7th Natural Resource Extension Professionals Conference -- Jun 27-30, 2010
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
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U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA)
Grant and Partnership Programs that Can Address Invasive
Species Research, Technical Assistance, Prevention
and Control (Jan 2009; PDF | 133 KB)
United States Department of Agriculture.
This workbook contains basic information on programs in USDA that could be used to fund invasive species related projects. This list should be a helpful place to start a search for resources for invasive species activities but by no means represents the complete universe of potential invasive species funding opportunities.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
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