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National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation sent this bulletin at 02/28/2022 07:30 AM MST

Date: 02/28/2022

Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Join us in kicking off National Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 28-March 4.

This annual international event helps raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and actions we can each take to prevent and slow their spread

Webinars this week:

The North American Invasive Species Management Association is hosting educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW. Click the links below to register or get more information on the NISAW events page.

Monday, February 28th at 9:00 am (mountain) – USGS Decision Science – Modeling and Structured Decision Making

Tuesday, March 1st at 10:00 am (mountain) – Climate Change and Invasive Species

Wednesday, March 2nd at 10:00 am (mountain) – Protect the Uninfested West from Aquatic Invasive Species

Thursday, March 3rd at 11:00 pm (mountain) – Pacific Green Crab Management

Friday, March 4th at 10:00 am (mountain) – Firewood Rules, Certifications, and Recommendations across the USA

Focus on Noxious Weeds

Noxious weeds are invasive plants not native to North America. Many of them, like spotted knapweed and leafy spurge occur in large infestations across the state. Noxious weed infestations decrease agricultural production and reduce forage for wildlife, increase erosion along streams and rivers, and decrease recreational activities.

Think you spot a noxious weed? Check the Weed ID Guide.

To report a suspected infestation of noxious weeds, contact your local county weed district or the Montana Department of Agriculture.

Montana Invasive Species Council

The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) is a statewide partnership working to protect Montana’s economy, natural resources, and public health through a coordinated approach to combat invasive species.

MISC and our partners urge all Montanans to share this information widely and take these simple measures to be informed, attentive, and accountable for preventing the spread of terrestrial and aquatic invasive species.