Woody Invasives Working Group Meets September 6
The meeting will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Calvert Hotel in Lewistown with a virtual Zoom option. The goal is to cultivate stakeholder input for a comprehensive management approach for woody invasives, ultimately resulting in a draft statewide management plan in 2024.
Register to attend (in-person or virtual) by August 28 here.
See the agenda.
MISC meets September 13 & 14 in Missoula
The Montana Invasive Species Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 13th, at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks office at 3201 Spurgin Road in Missoula. The meeting will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
See meeting information here.
On September 14th MISC will host an informational meeting about eDNA and metabarcoding and how they apply to invasive species detections. Guest speakers are John Amberg (USGS), Gordon Luikart (University of Montana), and Taylor Wilcox (Rocky Mountain Research Station). The meeting will be held at the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks office from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Both meetings are open to the public and virtual attendance is available. Register by Sept 11th to attend either meeting.
Oxeye Daisy: I love it, I love it not
Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a perennial forb that is on several state noxious weed lists, including Montana. Its beauty, showiness, and propensity to grow in mountain communities popular with recreationalists presents interesting noxious weed education opportunities.
Read more from MSU Extension here.
Photo: Jen Mohler, Grow Wild, growwildmt.org
NEWS
Senator Daines (MT) and Senator Bennet (CO) reintroduced the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act
The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act would:
- Strengthen prevention efforts by providing the Bureau of Reclamation explicit authority to partner with states and municipalities to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations;
- Provide all federal agencies who participate in the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force the same authorities to limit the movement of invasive species into and out of U.S. waters, eliminating problematic differences between the various agencies; and
- Ensure that all at-risk basins are eligible and prioritized for watercraft inspection and decontamination funding.
Mussel Walk: Students learn to defend Flathead from AIS
Students from St. Ignatius High and Two Eagle River School in Pablo learned about the scourge of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) during a recent Mussel Walk – one of three scheduled along the shores of Flathead Lake.
- As Temperatures Grow Hotter, Cheatgrass, Invasive Species Thrive in Montana, the West - Daily Montanan
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Emergency Regulation for Smallmouth Bass Proposed for Lower Bitterroot River - FWP
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FWP Discovers Invasive Species in Silver Bow Creek - NBC News
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Detection of Palmer Amaranth Confirmed near Shelby - MT Dept of Agriculture
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH
Applications of environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect subterranean and aquatic invasive species: A critical review on the challenges and limitations of eDNA metabarcoding
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a relatively new technology that has the potential to be a faster, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for monitoring biodiversity, conservation, and management practices. In this article, the authors reviewed the primary applications of eDNA in subterranean and aquatic invasive species. Through this review, readers can better understand the challenges and limitations of eDNA metabarcoding.
WEBINARS
MSU Extension – Pesticide Education Webinar Series
One-hour presentations on pesticide and pest management related topics for applicators across the state of Montana. Each webinar is worth one private applicator credit and is free to attend. Read more and register here.
- Oct 19: Pest management in Montana Livestock
- Nov16: Pesticide Applications Near Water: Considerations and Best Practices
- Dec 7: Control and Management of Unprotected Birds
- Dec 14: Pesticides and Pollinators
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
- Pesky Pentastomes: Parasitic Crustaceans Coming to a State Near You - webinar recording
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