November 14, 2022

Montana Invasive Species Summit

Natural resource professionals and stakeholders from across the state met in Helena for the Montana Invasive Species Summit held October 25-26.  The Summit agenda and presentation slides can be viewed on the website here: Summit 2022 (mt.gov) The full report from the Summit will be coming soon.

See the new story from KTVH - Montana Invasive Species Summit focuses on sharing ideas (ktvh.com)

Weed MSU

The November Weed Post [msuinvasiveplants.org] shares results from some very interesting and relevant research regarding seed dispersal by vehicles and the value of washing vehicles to prevent weed spread. This research may be particularly compelling during hunting season when many people are accessing off-the-beaten-path areas via pickup trucks, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, and even on foot. Read the post and linked resources therein to find out more!

If you are an agency employee, you may participate in the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/222904672784161 [l.facebook.com].

If you are a buyer or seller of aquatic plants and/or animals, you may participate in the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/222828939142059 [form.jotform.com].

For more information, check out the project website at: https://www.aisincommerce.org/ [aisincommerce.org]

Snapping Back at Invasive Turtles

Read about how the Montana Conservation Corps Fellows Work to Rid Invasive Snapping Turtles from Local Ecosystems here.

News

Montana - “Squeal on Pigs” campaign targets feral swine

Montana - Officials Talk About Consolidating Invasive Species Commissions

Invasive 'super weed' detected in 3 more North Dakota counties, raising the total to 19

South Dakota: New report details state's effort to fight zebra mussels, but critics want more action 

How did Montana become infested with knapweed?

Webinars

The 2022 webinars are now available for viewing!

Bryce Maxell: Predicting suitable habitat for both weeds and biological species - tools resources managers can use to measure risk, save time, and allocate resources. 

Dr. Tim Siepel: Plant invasions at multiple spatial scales: assessment, prevention, and management. 

Dr. Eve Beaury and Dr. Emily Fusco: The case for consistent climate smart regulations across jurisdictions. 

Upcoming Meetings

NAISMA Biocontrol Summit - Free Webinar

December 1, 2022 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (MST), Virtual

100th Meridian Initiative CRB Team Meeting

December 6-7, 2022; Spokane, Washington

Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference Training

December 13-16, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee