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July 02, 2009

Commission Will Consider Aquatic Invasive Species Rule Changes (Jun 29, 2009)
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
The State Game Commission will consider rule changes under the Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act that will allow state agencies and contractors to take appropriate actions to prevent the introduction and possible spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in state waters, in a meeting on Jul 2, 2009.

* See our New Mexico page for more resources.

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Jun 27, 2009)
The President's 2010 Budget provides $475 million in EPA's budget for a new Environmental Protection Agency-led, interagency Great Lakes restoration initiative, which will target the most significant problems in the region, including $60 million to prevent and remove invasive aquatic species.
FY 2010 Proposed Programs and Projects (PDF | 516 KB) - see Invasive Species, p 13

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Efforts Expand to Eradicate Japanese Beetle in Montana (Jun 19, 2009)
Montana Department of Agriculture.
A team from the Montana Department of Agriculture distributed nearly 500 insect traps and information southeast of Kalispell, where a pair of Japanese beetles were trapped. The green and yellow plastic traps will be monitored bi-weekly by department personnel and will remain in place until the middle of September.

* See our Montana page for more resources.

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Wildlife Crisis Worse than Economic Crisis – IUCN (Jul 2, 2009)
International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The IUCN has issued the report Wildlife in a Changing World: An analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ™ (2009; PDF | 4.1 MB). The report, which is published every four years, analyses 44,838 species on the IUCN Red List and presents results by groups of species, geographical regions, and different habitats, such as marine, freshwater and terrestrial, and includes the impact of invasive species.

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Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers (Jun 30, 2009)
Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR is reminding boaters and anglers to stop and check for unwanted hitchhikers to help protect Iowa's waters.
It is illegal to possess, introduce, purchase, sell or transport aquatic invasive species.

2009 Fishing Regulations (PDF | 4 MB)
See section on Aquatic Invasive Species, p 21)

* See our Iowa page for more resources.
* See our State Laws and Regulations section for more resources.

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DNR steps up invasive species enforcement in Alexandria area beginning this weekend (Jul 1, 2009)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is increasing enforcement efforts to prevent the transportation of aquatic invasive species from several lakes in the Alexandria area in west-central Minnesota. Under Minnesota law, it is illegal to transport aquatic plants, zebra mussels, other prohibited species and water from infested waters. Violators could face fines up to $500.

* See our Minnesota page for more resources.

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Environmental Assessment – Eurasian Watermilfoil / Curlyleaf Pondweed Research Project: Sanders County (May 2009; PDF | 534 KB)
Montana Department of Agriculture.
Currently, the only known infestation of eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) in Montana is in Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge Reservoirs where the plant was first discovered in 2007. Spread of this plant has the potential to impact aquatic environments and impair recreational resources.

* See our Plants - Decision Support Tools section for more species profiles.

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Report on Upcoming International Invasive Species Meetings - Jul 2009 (DOC | 123 KB)


* See our Conferences and Workshops section for more resources.

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July 01, 2009

Agency partners work to keep invasives out of Diamond Lake and continue monitoring lake health (Jun 29, 2009)
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service continue their partnership to monitor Diamond Lake and educate its users on the perils of invasive fish. During weekday mornings, ODFW employees will be at Diamond Lake boat ramps to survey boaters and ensure their boats do not have live bait fish and aquatic weeds.

* See our Oregon page for more resources.

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Grants and Funding - Requests for Proposals:

Biological Weed Control Research - BLM-MT-NOI09-1075 (open Jun 25, 2009)
Grants.gov.
This Notice of Intent is meant to continue research with the University of Idaho and Montana State University to continue research on biological weed control agents that will help slow or prevent the infestation of invasive and noxious plant series. This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications, but an announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Land Management’s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.
Closing date for applications is Jul 27, 2009.

PREDICT - USAID Avian & Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program - USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-877 (open Jun 15, 2009)
Grants.gov.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, PREDICT and RESPOND, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of PREDICT is to establish a global early warning system for disease emergence that is capable of detecting, tracking and predicting the emergence of new infectious diseases in high-risk wildlife (e.g. bats, rodents, and non-human primates) that could pose a major threat to human health.
Closing date for applications is Jul 27, 2009.

RESPOND USAID Avian & Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program - USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-GH-09-878 (open Jun 15, 2009)
Grants.gov.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population.
Closing date for applications is Jul 31, 2009.

* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.

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Citrus Canker; Movement of Fruit From Quarantined Areas - Proposed rule (Jun 30, 2009)
Regulations.gov.
APHIS is proposing to amend the citrus canker regulations to modify the conditions under which fruit may be moved interstate from q quarantined area. Under this proposed rule, APHIS would eliminate the requirement that each lot of finished fruit be inspected at the packinghouse and found to be free of visible symptoms of citrus canker, and APHIS would remove the current prohibition on the movement of fruit from a quarantined area to commercial citrus-producing States. APHIS would continue to require fruit moved interstate from a quarantined area to be treated with an approved disinfectant and be packed in a commercial packinghouse that operates under a compliance agreement. These proposed changes would relieve some restrictions on the interstate movement of fresh citrus fruit from quarantined areas while maintaining conditions that would prevent the artificial spread of citrus canker.
APHIS will consider all comments received on this docket no. APHIS-2009-0023 on or before Aug 31, 2009.

* See our Citrus Canker species profile for more resources.

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June 30, 2009

International Management Plans:

Action Plan on Introductions of Species and Invasive Species - Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)
Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas.

A Weed Plan for Western Australia (Oct 2001; PDF | 338 KB)
Government of Western Australia. Department of Agriculture and Food. State Weed Plan Steering Group.

Australian Weeds Strategy and Australian Weeds Strategy: A National Strategy for Weed Management in Australia (2007; PDF | 2. MB)
Commonwealth of Australia. Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council.
Developed by: the Australian Weeds Committee.

A Canadian Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species (Sep 2004; PDF | 102 KB)
Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers. Aquatic Invasive Species Task Group.

(Draft) Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 17: 2010-2020 (Feb 2009) / Chapter 8 - Invasive Species (PDF | 87 KB)
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

Sustaining Biodiversity: A Strategic Plan for Managing Invasive Plants in Southern Ontario (2000; PDF | 1.2 MB)
Ontario Invasive Plants Working Group.

EU Biodiversity Action Plan: Halting the Loss of Biodiversity by 2010 — and Beyond: Sustaining ecosystem services for human well–being (2006)
Ontario Invasive Plants Working Group. Invasive species in the Pacific: A regional strategy (Jun 2000; PDF | 190 KB)
South Pacific Regional Environment Programme.

* See our Management Plans by Geography section for more resources.

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Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) (May 2009)
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.

* See our Plants - Management Plans page for more resources.

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Forest Service Announces Increased Restrictions on Firewood (PDF | 81 KB) (Jun 26, 2009)
USDA. FS. Chippewa National Forest.
The Superior and Chippewa National Forests are implementing new rules regarding the processing, transport and use of specific types of firewood on national forest lands within the boundaries of both Forests. This announcement revises previous policy on both national forests and is part of a joint effort with other partners to address the introduction and dispersal of non-native invasive species, including emerald ash borer, by firewood movement into Minnesota. The Firewood Closure order takes effect Jul 1, 2009.

Don't Move Firewood!
Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Firewood closure order (PDF | 2 MB) (effective Jul 1, 2009)

* See our Minnesota page for more resources.

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Pathogen Alert: Late Blight of Potatoes and Tomatoes (Jun 29, 2009)
Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project.
Late blight, a destructive disease caused by Phytophthora infestans, is a pathogen of tomato and potato plants that has recently been found in several states in the Northeast, including Maine, New York and Pennsylvania. This is a serious, destructive disease that can spread quite rapidly when conditions are right, infecting an entire field within days. If you think you have seen late blight of potato and tomato, you can report it, or call the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Plant Pest Hotline at 617-626-1779.

* See our Massachusetts page for more resources.

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June 29, 2009

Lake Powell Launching Restrictions to Begin June 29 2009 (Jun 29, 2009)
DOI. NPS. Glen Canyon.
Effective Jun 29, 2009, self-certification of watercraft will no longer be an option at all major launch ramps and screening for the invasive mussels by trained personnel will be mandatory for all vessels.

* See our Arizona page for more resources.
* See our Utah page for more resources.

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Blacklist bans ornamental fish species in Queensland (Jun 24, 2009)
Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland. The Honourable Tim Mulherin.
More than 70 species of ornamental fish will be banned in Queensland under changes to noxious fish legislation. Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin announced that fish species from 30 family groups would be added to the banned list. This ban takes effect on Aug 1, 2009. People owning these soon-to-be banned fish can keep them, only if they apply for a permit before August.

* See our International section for more resources.

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Feral Hogs: Disease, Damage and Control (Dec 2006) (PDF | 570 KB)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Wildlife Resources Division.
Feral hogs compete with over 100 species of native wildlife, carry many diseases and cause considerable habitat and economic damage. Learn more about hogs and what you can do to help our native wildlife.

* See our Management Plans - Animals page for more resources.

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UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Partners Complete First Interagency Quagga Mussel Monitoring Plan For Lake Mead: Strategic Plan Will Aid Lake Managers With Quagga Mussel Control And Prevention Efforts (Jun 24, 2009)
University of Nevada. Public Affairs.
In an effort to lessen the impact of the rapidly reproducing species on Lake Mead, UNLV researchers, the National Park Service and multiple agency partners coordinated on the development of the first standardized quagga mussel monitoring plan to track mussel size, abundance and distribution at more than 50 sampling sites throughout the lake. The plan will be implemented by lake managers and participating agencies later this summer.
2009 Interagency Dreissena Monitoring Plan for Western Waters -- Working Draft (Jun 26, 2009; DOC | 422 KB)
Stop Aquatic Hitchikers. Mussel Monitoring & Detection.

* See our Nevada page for more resources.

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State of The Great Lakes 2009 Highlights Report Released (Jun 19, 2009) and Report Highlights (PDF | 4 MB)
EPA. Great Lakes.
The presence of invasive species can be linked to many current ecosystem challenges, fish and waterfowl diseases, and excessive algal growth. Shipping continues to be a major concern for introductions and spread of invasive species.

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Conference Proceedings:

American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting - "Our Planet and Its Life: Origins and Futures"
Feb 12-16, 2009

Early Detection of Dreissena Mussels in the West
Jan 21-22, 2009
Denver, Colorado

The Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Marine Invasive Species Workshop Proceedings and Final Report (PDF | 1.2 MB)
Feb 26-27, 2007
Chicago, Illinois

* See our Conference Proceedings section for more resources.

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June 25, 2009

Firewood Alert! Important Information for Those who Sell Firewood
Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

* See our Minnesota page for more resources.

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Species Profile -- Japanese Spiraea
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Japanese spiraea is a perennial, deciduous shrub that can rapidly take over disturbed areas. Growing populations creep into meadows, forest openings, and other sites. Once established, spiraea grows rapidly and forms dense stands that outcompete much of the existing native herbs and shrubs. Seeds of Japanese spiraea last for many years in the soil, making its control and the restoration of native vegetation especially difficult. A single plant produces hundreds of small seeds that are naturally dispersed by water and deposited along stream banks.

* See our Plants section for more species profiles.

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Updated and new management plans include:

Alabama Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Control of Non-native Plants in Natural Areas of Florida - SP 242 (2009; PDF | 2.1 MB)
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Georgia Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan - Final Draft (Jun 2008; PDF | 536 KB)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Georgia Invasive Species Management Plan Advisory Committee.

Idaho's 10 Year Strategic Plan for Biological Control of Noxious and Invasive Weeds 2008-2010 (Oct 2008; PDF | 325 KB)
DOI. Bureau of Land Management - Idaho; Idaho State Department of Agriculture; Nez Perce Tribe Biocontrol Center; University of Idaho; USDA. Forest Service. Forest Health Protection.

Kentucky Terrestrial Nuisance Species Management Plan 2008 (PDF | 873 KB)
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Michigan Emerald Ash Borer Program Strategies for 2008: Supplement to the Emerald Ash Borer Michigan Response Strategy Jan 24, 2008 (Jan 2008; PDF | 104 KB)
Michigan Department of Agriculture.

Noxious Weed Control Policy and Classification System 2009 (2009; PDF | 131 KB)
Oregon Department of Agriculture. Noxious Weed Control Program.

2009 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Southeast Utah Group Exotic Plant Management Plan - Draft (Feb 2009)
DOI. NPS. Planning, Environment, and Public Comment.

* See our Management Plans by Geography section for more resources.

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Third Annual National Pollinator Week -- Jun 22-28, 2009
Pollinator Partnership.


Pollinators
DOI. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Includes presention that provides an introduction to pollinators.

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June 24, 2009

Second West Virginia County Quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer (Jun 4, 2009)
West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
The state quarantine prohibits the movement of all firewood – as well as ash logs, ash timber scraps and other regulated articles from Morgan and Fayette Counties to other West Virginia counties so as to stop the spread of the emerald ash borer by artificial means. A similar federal quarantine prohibits the movement of the same regulated articles from regulated counties to other states.

* See our Maryland page for more resources.

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Out-of-State Firewood Alert
Vermont Department of Agriculture. Division of Agricultural Resource Managment and Environmental Stewardship.
Keep destructive invasive pests of out Vermont! As far as we know, none of these pests have found their way to Vermont yet, although the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long Horned beetle are less than one day's drive away.

* See our Vermont page for more resources.

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Invasive Flathead Catfish Found in New Jersey (Jun 18, 2009)
New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife.
The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has verified a 5.5 pound, 20-inch Flathead Catfish was caught in the Delaware River at the Fireman’s Hole, Lambertville, on Jun 10, 2009. In the southeastern United States, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed it as its highest priority among invasive animal species. Anglers that catch what they think is a Flathead catfish are asked not to release it back into the water, and to notify the Division's Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries.

* See our New Jersey page for more resources.

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Request for Nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory
Committee

Federal Register: Jun 8, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 108)
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species Council.
ACTION: Request for Nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Committee.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by Jul 23, 2009.

* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.

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Plants for a Livable Delaware (PDF | 5 MB)
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.
Plants for a Livable Delaware is a campaign to identify and promote superior plants that thrive without becoming invasive.

* See our Delaware page for more resources.

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Species Profile -- Brazilian Peppertree
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Brazilian peppertree is a broadleaved, evergreen shrub or small tree that invades natural and disturbed areas in Hawaii, Florida, Texas and California. Brazilian peppertree invades a variety of habitats including old fields, forests, hammocks, ditches, and wetlands. It forms dense thickets that displace native vegetation.

* See our Plants section for more species profiles.

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June 23, 2009

Federal Register Notices:

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Beetle Busters Survey; Asian Longhorned Beetle Cooperative Eradication Program
Federal Register: Jun 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 119)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Certification Program for Imported Articles of Pelargonium spp. and Solanum spp. to Prevent the Introduction of Potato Brown Rot
Federal Register: Jun 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 119)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request.

Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection;
National Animal Health Monitoring System; Poultry 2010 Study

Federal Register: Jun 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 119)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: New information collection; comment request.

Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection;
National Animal Health Monitoring System; Catfish 2010 Study

Federal Register: Jun 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 119)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: New information collection; comment request.

National Animal Identification System; Public Meeting
Federal Register: Jun 19, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 117)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.

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$3.7 Million Bound for Daniel Boone Forest Upgrades (Jun 19, 2009)
United State Congressman Harold Rogers.
U.S. Congressman Harold Rogers announced that the U.S. Forest Service has awarded $3,696,700 toward numerous improvement projects in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The forest improvement projects are a part of USFS efforts to address deferred maintenance, reduce the threat of wildfire and invasive species, and improve overall forest health.

* See our Kentucky page for more resources.

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Confirmation of Citrus Greening in Chatham County, Georgia (PDF | 12 KB) (Jun 19, 2009)
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
This is the first confirmation of citrus greening in the State of Georgia.
Georgia Quarantine Helps Protect Citrus Crop (Jun 17, 2009)
Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Georgia has been put under a federal quarantine to help prevent the spread of a devastating citrus disease.

* See our Emerging Issues for more resources.

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Species Profile -- Clubbed Tunicate
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Clubbed tunicates, also known as sea squirts, are siphon-feeding marine animals that have a heart, stomach and intestines. They have no known predators and can quickly blanket the hull of boats, pilings and other hard surfaces, out-competing or suffocating other sea life, including clams, mussels and oysters. As tunicates continue to multiply, they pose a serious threat to our multi-million dollar shellfish aquaculture industry.

* See our Aquatic Species section for more aquatic plant and animal species profiles.

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H.R.2811 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal
Introduced: Jun 10, 2009
Sponsor: Rep Meek, Kendrick B. [FL-17]
Summary: To amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal.
Full Bill (As Introduced): Text | PDF - 152 KB
Bill Status
Related Bills: S.373

* See our Congressional Bills – 111th Congress section for more information.

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June 18, 2009

DEP and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Team Up for Exotic Animal Amnesty Day (May 29, 2009)
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
An Exotic Animal Amnesty Day will be held Jul 25, 2009 to provide a convenient, safe and "no questions asked" way for people to bring in exotic animals they may own legally (but may no longer want) or in possible violation of state law, without a penalty. Officials do not want people to release such animals because non-native species can have an adverse impact on Connecticut's native plants and animal populations.

* See our Connecticut page for more resources.

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UCONN, CT DEP Step Up Campaign To Find And Fight Mile-A-Minute Vine, An Invasive Plant (Jun 9, 2009)
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Scientists and staff at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and the CT Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are teaming up to tackle the problematic invasive weed, mile-a-minute vine (Persicaria perfoliata). It is sometimes referred to as "the Kudzu of the North" due to its fast growth and climbing habits. UCONN and CT DEP are seeking the public's assistance in locating populations of mile-a-minute vine in the state, and to report any sightings of this highly invasive plant.

* See our Connecticut page for more resources.

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Emerald Ash Borer Found in New York State: Surveys and Monitoring in Cattaraugus County Area To Help Delineate Spread of Invasive Beetle (Jun 17, 2009)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
An Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation has been discovered in Randolph, Cattaraugus County. The EAB is a small but destructive beetle that infests and kills North American ash tree species, including green, white, black and blue ash. This is the first time it has been detected in New York.

* See our Emerging Issues for more resources.

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June 17, 2009

Global Change Impact in the U.S. Report Released (Jun 16, 2009)
U.S. Global Change Research Program.
Key ecosystems findings indicate fires, insect pests, disease pathogens, and invasive weed species have increased, and these trends are likely to continue. For example, warming in Alaska has caused insect outbreaks to occur. Over 5 million acres of Alaska spruce forects were destroyed by pine-bark beetles.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week: Jun 13-21, 2009
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity to learn about aquatic invasive species, their impacts on Michigan waters, as well as what you can do to prevent their introduction and spread in your local area and throughout the state.

* See our Michigan page for more resources.

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Federal Register Notices:

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Status of Hungary; Availability of an Evaluation
Federal Register: Jun 15, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 113)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

Notice of Availability of an Evaluation of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Status of Saxony, Germany
Federal Register: Jun 12, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 112)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

Update of Noxious Weed Regulations
Federal Register: Jun 10, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 110)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule.

* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.

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June 16, 2009

Remarks at the 100th Anniversary of the Boundary Waters Treaty by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (Jun 13, 2009)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon and announced that the United States and Canada have agreed to update the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Agreement was last amended in 1987 and will be revised to address issues including invasive species, chemicals and climate change.

* See our Federal Press Releases section for more resources.

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DEC Confirms Presence of Didymo in Esopus Creek (Jun 2009)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Environment DEC.
DEC recently announced that didymo, a destructive invasive species of aquatic algae, has been confirmed in the Esopus Creek in Ulster County. This is the first known presence of this algae, also called "rock snot," in the Esopus and the third confirmed location in New York State. The Esopus is a popular recreational waterway for fishing, kayaking and tubing, and is a drinking water source for New York City. Learn how to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species of all kinds, including didymo.

* See our New York page for more resources.

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Conference Proceedings:

11 Annual Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Conference - "Creating Sustainable Landscapes for the Future" - Sessions
May 13-15, 2009
Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council.
Georgetown, South Carolina

The NatureServe Conservation Conference 2009 - "Conservation on the Move" - Session Presentations; held in conjunction with Northeast Natural Heritage Conference - Presentations (Apr 20-21)
NatureServe.
Apr 20-24, 2009
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organizations), International Forest Biosecurity Conference: Incorporating the 6th International Forest Vegetation Management Conference - Popular Summaries (PDF | 2.6 MB)
International Forest Biosecurity Conference.
Mar 16-20, 2009
Rotorua, New Zealand

8th EWRS Workshop on Physical and Cultural Weed Control Proceedings (PDF | 9.1 MB)
European Weed Research Society.
Mar 9-11, 2009
Zaragoza, Spain

Proceedings of the 2008 Invasive Species Conference: Plants, Pathogens, Insects, Animals
University of Kentucky. College of Agriculture. Invasive Species Working Group.
Dec 12-13, 2008
Lexington, Kentucky

* See our Conference Proceedings section for more resources.

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Conference Calendar:

International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), 2009 Meeting on Diseases and Insects in Forest Nurseries -- Jul 10-16, 2009

International Congress for Conservation Biology and 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology -- Jul 11-16, 2009

NAPPO (North American Plant Protection Organization) Fruit Panel Meeting -- Jul 13-18, 2009

8th Phytochemical Society of Europe Meeting on Biopesticides -- Sep 21-26, 2009

2009 International Annual Meetings- America Society of Agronomy/Crop Science Society of America/Soil Science Society of America -- Nov 1-5, 2009

International Advances in Pesticide Application 2010 -- Jan 5-7, 2010

13th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union -- Jun 13-18, 2010

9th International Mycological Congress (IMC9) - "The Biology of Fungi" -- Aug 1-6, 2010

XXIII World Congress, International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) - "Forests for the Future: Sustaining Society and Environment" -- Aug 23-28, 2010

XVII International Plant Protection Congress -- Aug 6-10, 2011

* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.

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Species Profile -- Japanese Stiltgrass
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Japanese stiltgrass is a highly agreessive annual grass capable of colonizing a wide variety of habitats. It threatens native plants and natural habitats in open to shady, and moist to dry locations. Stilt grass spreads to form extensive patches, displacing native species that are not able to compete with it.

* See our Plants section for more species profiles.

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June 11, 2009

Species Profile -- Gladiolus Rust
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Gladiolus rust which is host specific to gladiolus plants and other closely related plant species, was first detected in the U.S. in 2006 at a floral farm in Florida. This rust disease is very damaging to gladiolus plants, and has impacts on commercial flower shipments.

* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.

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Species Profile -- White Pine Blister Rust
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
White pine blister rust is a disease that rivals chestnut blight for impact on North American ecosystems. White pine blister rust is the most serious disease of eastern white pine and young pines especially are susceptible to the disease. In North America as a whole, it has caused more damage and more money has been spent to control it than any other conifer disease. Thousands of white pine stands have been seriously damaged and many have been entirely lost.

* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.

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Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread 2008 Accomplishment Report and Economic Assessment (Feb 2009; PDF | 167 KB)
National Plant Board.

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Invasive Species and Firewood
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Eradicating invasive forest pest infestations is a major focus of APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Program.  One of the primary fronts in this battle in recent years has been the recognition of the role firewood movement plays in spreading invasive pests such to new areas. In an effort to provide these stakeholder groups with a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on issues relating to invasive forest pests and their transport on firewood, APHIS recently launched a new Web page to put this information in a central location.

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Federal Press Releases:

USDA, APHIS - Update of Noxious Weed Regulations (Jun 9, 2009)

USDA, APHIS - USDA Adopts Final Rule To Prevent The Spread Of South American Cactus Moths (Jun 5, 2009)

USDA, APHIS - USDA Proposes To Allow The Importation Of Live Birds, Poultry Products and Eggs From Poland and Germany (Jun 4, 2009)

USDA, APHIS - U.S. and CANADA Revise Potato Cyst Nematode Guidelines (Jun 4, 2009)

USDA, APHIS - USDA Allows Eggplant From Israel (Jun 2, 2009)

USDA, APHIS - USDA Deregulates Genetically Engineered Cotton (May 21, 2009)

USDA, NRCS - Automated Plant Identification Keys Online for U.S. Legumes (Jun 3, 2009)

USDA, ARS - Bee-Killing Parasite's Genome Sequenced (Jun 5, 2009)

DOI, FWS - Invasive Fish Survey Resumes in Illinois Waterway: Boater safety around electrical barrier a priority (Jun 3, 2009)

DHHS, FDA - FDA Researchers Contribute Insights into Avian Flu Virus: Findings could help develop new tests to detect infection; new tools to study H5N1 vaccines (Apr 21, 2009)

DHHS, FDA - FDA Clears Rapid Test for Avian Influenza A Virus in Humans (Apr 7, 2009)

* See our Federal Press Releases section for more resources.

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Volunteer Monitor: National Newsletter of Volunteer Watershed Monitoring
EPA. Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds.
The Volunteer Monitor newsletter published twice a year, facilitates the exchange of ideas, monitoring methods, and practical advice among volunteer environmental monitoring groups across the nation. Periodically includes invasive species issues, see Aquatic Invasive Species (Spring 2009; PDF | 1.1 MB)

* See our Resource Library - Newsletters section for more resources.

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Monitoring Better than EDRR for Managing Many Invasive Plant Populations (May 22, 2009)
Montana State University.
Land managers may benefit from spending more time monitoring invasive plants to identify those that pose the greatest threat, according to a recent article in Invasive Plant Science and Management. The article, "The Rationale for Monitoring Invasive Plant Populations as a Crucial Step for Management (Abstract)," relates results from a study by Montana State University researchers.

* See our Manager’s Tool Kit section for more resources.

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Conference Calendar:

Be Garden Wise, Linking Horticulture and Plant Invasions Workshop -- Jun 18, 2009

Joint Conference of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medizinische Entomologie und Acarologie e.V. (DGMEA) and the Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) - "Alien and Native Vectors - Risks for Human and Animal Health" -- Oct 29-31, 2009

International Invasive Ant Management Workshop -- Apr 27-29, 2010

* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.

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June 10, 2009

Update of Noxious Weed Regulation (Jun 9, 2009)
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to make several changes to the regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of noxious weeds. See APHIS' Noxious Weeds Program for more information.
Consideration will be given to comments received on or before Aug 10, 2009.

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Report on Upcoming International Invasive Species Meetings - Jun 2009 (DOC | 118 KB)
Note: No report available for May 2009

* See our Conferences and Workshops section for more resources.

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Grants and Funding:

ARRA Vegetation Monitoring of Tamarisk Beetle Impacts - 09SF300007 (open Jun 1, 2009) - No open competition
Grants.gov.
The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Office (LCR MSCP), is proposing to fund a study with the Utah Division of Wildlife as a cooperative agreement with funding provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Public Law 111-5). The purpose of this study is to monitor vegetation and tamarisk beetle (Diorhabda elongata) dynamics, to contribute toward assessing the impact of the beetle on nesting southwestern willow flycatchers.
Closing date for applications is Jun 15, 2009.
This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation's intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.

NRCS Provides $860,000 to Combat Colorado Invasive Plant Species (May 28, 2009)
USDA. Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has approved 11 of 13 proposals submitted to help control Colorado invasive plant species. This year marks the fourth year the agency has provided financial assistance to this widespread issue. Landowners who meet funding requirements are encouraged to apply by Jun 19, 2009.

Invasive Plant Study of Material Sites, Alaska - BLM-AK-NOI09-0007 (open Jun 5, 2009)
Grants.gov.
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Agriculture, Invasive Weeds and Agricultural Pests office and the Bureau of Land Management, Fairbanks District Office will cooperate on collecting field data and observations at gravel and material sites in the Central Yukon and Eastern Interior areas to assist with management decisions to protect fish and wildlife habitat from introduction of invasive plants.
Closing date for applications is Jun 19, 2009.

National Clean Plant Network Cooperative Agreements Program / Grants.gov - USDA-GRANTS-060409-001 (open Jun 4, 2009)
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
This program implements funding for FY 2009 as provided under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (commonly called the Farm Bill of 2008) Section 10202; the National Clean Plant Network. The NCPN provides high quality, asexually propagated plant material free of targeted plant pathogens and pests that cause economic loss to protect the environment and ensure the global competitiveness of specialty crop producers.
Closing date for applications is Jul 6, 2009.

Southwest Region Aquatic Invasive Species - FWS-R2-AIS (open Jun 5, 2009)
Grants.gov.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide assistance in preventing, managing, and controlling aquatic invasive species within the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Southwest Region. This including a process to fund State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plans as approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and authorized by the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, and also includes a process to fund cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education who partner with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in coordinating the prevention, management, and control of aquatic invasive species.
Closing date for applications is Mar 31, 2010.

* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.

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June 09, 2009

Federal Register Notices:

South American Cactus Moth; Quarantine and Regulations
Federal Register: Jun 8, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 108)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.

Notice of Determination of the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Status of Germany and Poland
Federal Register: Jun 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 107)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.

Importation of Eggplant From Israel
Federal Register: Jun 3, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 105)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.

National Animal Identification System; Public Meetings
Federal Register: May 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 98)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

Bayer CropScience; Determination of Nonregulated Status for Cotton Genetically Engineered for Glyphosate Herbicide Tolerance
Federal Register: May 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 98)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.

Importation of Longan From Taiwan
Federal Register: May 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 96)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.

* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.

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Conference Calendar:

2009 Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference -- Jun 19, 2009

Keeping up with Non-native Species - A National Workshop (United Kingdom) -- Jun 23-24, 2009

25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology -- Aug 23-27, 2009

Colorado Native Plant Society 2009 Annual Meeting - "Plants Without Borders" -- Sep 11-13, 2009

Maryland Native Plant Society 2009 Annual Conference -- Sep 26-27, 2009

PestWorld 2009 -- Oct 26-29, 2009

2009 Nuisance Bird and Wildlife Management -- Nov 18-20, 2009

63rd Texas A& M Annual Pest Management Conference and Workshop -- Jan 13-15, 2010

* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.

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DEC and Partners to Track Possible Spread of Invasive Beetle: Emerald Ash Borer Traps Are Being Deployed Throughout the State (Jun 5, 2009)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), along with other federal and state agencies, is setting baited traps in ash trees across upstate New York in an effort to search for possible infestations of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a tree-killing beetle. It has been documented that a main route that enables this insect, as well as other invasive species, to spread is from moving firewood from one place to another. In 2008, New York adopted firewood regulations that ban untreated firewood from entering the state and restricts intrastate movement of untreated firewood to no more than a 50-mile radius from its source.

* See our New York page for more resources.

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New California Resources to help residents learn about their role in combating aquatic invasive species:

Non-Native Invasive Species and Cleaning Boating Program
California Coastal Commission.

Aquatic Pest Control and Quagga & Zebra Mussel Information
California Department of Boating and Waterways.

* See our California page for more resources.

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Citrus Greening Found in South Carolina (Apr 14, 2009)
Southeast Farm Press.
A plant disease that presents a serious threat to the U.S. citrus industry has been located in Charleston County in South Carolina. Federal and state plant-health officials have confirmed the presence of citrus greening. An infected tree produces fruit that is bitter and unmarketable. Officials are establishing a quarantine to prohibit the movement of citrus plants and other hosts from the area. This is the first confirmation of citrus greening in South Carolina. See Citrus Greening from Clemson Unviversity for more information and to report an infected citrus tree.

* See our South Carolina page for more resources.

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Governor Signs 68 Bills into Law - Greater Protections for every Oregonian and our Environment (May 27, 2009)
Oregon.gov. Governor Ted Kulongoski.
Governor Ted Kulongoski signed 68 bills into law, including two bills to prevent invasive species from entering ecosystems throughout Oregon.

HB 2625 – Strengthening Invasive Species Protections ( PDF | 18 KB)

HB 2714 – Task Force on Shipping Transport Aquatic Invasive Species (PDF | 28 KB)

* See our Oregon page for more resources.

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June 05, 2009

Penn State, DCNR team up to keep plant invaders out of parks (May 28, 2009)
Pennsylvania State University.
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have extended for 18 months a collaborative effort to stop the spread of invasive plant species in state parks.

* See our Pennsylvania page for more resources.

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Invasive Fish Survey Resumes in Illinois Waterway: Boater safety around electrical barrier a priority (Jun 3, 2009)
DOI. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will resume annual surveillance efforts June 17-18 for invasive fish and fish pathogens, across 200 miles of the Illinois Waterway.

* See our Illinois page for more resources.

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Species Profile -- Japanese Climbing Fern
USDA. NAL. National Invasive Species Information Center.
Japanese climbing fern is an invasive exotic vine, native to eastern Asia. Japanese climbing fern can overtop forest trees, thus shading-out and killing them. It is often found as a tangled mass over shrubs and fencelines, smothering ground cover and tree seedlings.

* See our Plants section for more species profiles.

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June 04, 2009

Conference Calendar:

National School Plant Management Association 15th Annual Conference -- Apr 25-28, 2010

53rd Annual Conference International Association for Great Lakes Research - "Lessons from the Past, Solutions for the Future" -- May 17-21, 2010

9th International Rangeland Conference -- Apr 3-10, 2011

* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.

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Invasive Pests
Hungrypests.com.
Coalition in California sponsored by USDA which supports the preservation of our gardens, farms, forests, parks, and other plant life through public education about the need to control or eliminate invasive pests that threaten these resources.

* See our California page for more resources.

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Florida Invasive Species Partnership
Florida Invasive Species Partnership.
FloridaInvasives.org is an online resource of management assistance programs to help in the fight against problematic plant species. FloridaInvasives.org connects Florida's landowners and land managers with available technical and/or financial assistance programs to prevent or control invasive exotic species problems. These programs have been collected, evaluated and categorized in a single resource, making it easier to find the financial and/or technical assistance available to Florida landowners.

* See our florida page for more resources.

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Bureau of Land Management High Desert District asks for Public Input on Proposed Invasive Plant Management Plan (May 27, 2009)
DOI. BLM. High Desert District.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale, Rock Springs, and Kemmerer Field Offices are seeking comments on a proposed Invasive Plant Management Plan. A preliminary environmental assessment (PDF | 1 MB) is available for review. The public comment period runs from May 1 to Jun 30, 2009.

* See our Wyoming page for more resources.

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Billboards and TV Ads Target Invaders
The Outdoor Wire.
Wildlife Forever is leading the battle with thousands of virgin lakes, rivers, and streams at stake. Partnering with the U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Forever's Threat Campaign is fighting back by posting billboards and creating Public Service Announcements on how to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals.

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National Invasive Alien Species Forum -- Jun 9-10, 2009

* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.

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June 02, 2009

Grants and Funding - Requests for Proposals:

Critical Issues: Emerging and New Plant and Animal Pests and Diseases / Grants.gov - USDA-CSREES-OP-002302 (open May 20, 2009)
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
The program is designed to provide one-time seed funding to help initiate work requiring immediate attention until other longer-term resources can be secured to address the issue. CSREES will be soliciting proposals on an as-needed basis during the year to address specific new or emerging issues. For this particular solicitation CSREES is requesting proposals that address specific aspects of the following issue: Development of a Rapid Field Assay for Detection of Vibrio Tubiashii and/or its secreted Metalloproteases toxin in Commercial Shellfish Hatcheries and Nurseries.
Closing date for applications is Jun 25, 2009.

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program / Grants.gov - 09SF300006 (open May 14, 2009)
DOI. Bureau of Reclamation. Lower Colorado Region.
The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Office, is requesting proposals to fund projects for activities in support of its Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The LCR MSCP is a coordinated, comprehensive, long-term multi-agency effort to conserve and work towards the recovery of endangered species and to protect and maintain wildlife habitat on the lower Colorado River.
Closing date for applications is Jun 30, 2009.

Integrated Pest Management Center - Minigrants Program 2009
North Central IPM Center.
The North Central Integrated Pest Management Center (NCIPMC) announces the availability of funds and requests proposals for mini-grants that support the NCIPMC and regional IPM priorities. The purpose of min-grants is to provide funds for brief IPM tasks and projects that fit the goals of the Center but could otherwise not be accomplished without these funds. The goals of the Center are to increase the economic benefits of adopting IPM practices and reduce the environmental and human health risks associated with managing pests. Funding in the amount of approximately $100,000 is available for this competitive subcontracts program. The lead project investigator submitting the proposal must reside in the North Central region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) although grant participants may reside outside the region. There is no deadline.

* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.

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Attorney General Cuomo Announces Environmental Victory for Great Lakes And Other New York Waterways Regarding Invasive Species (May 29, 2009)
New State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
New York State Supreme Court Justice Hon. Robert A. Sackett agreed with the state of New York and dismissed a challenge to permit requirements issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation designed to control discharges of invasive species to the Great Lakes and other waterways by ocean-going vessels. Specifically, the court rejected the arguments of a coalition of large shipping interests claiming that the state had illegally placed further restrictions on a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nationwide discharge permit for these vessels.

* See our New York page for more resources.

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Research to Support Integrated Management Systems of Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species 2008 Annual Report (2009; PDF | 7.5 MB)
Mississippi State University. Geosystems Research Institute.
The purpose of this project is to develop a cooperative agreement which will promote and facilitate interaction and research that will support effective and timely responses to invasive species posing threats to the ecosystems and native species of the mid-South regions. This research will develop methods for early detection and assessment of recently established invaders and outbreaks of established invaders in new ecosystems, monitoring and modeling of established invaders, and improved control and management. Primary emphasis is on invasive aquatic plants and a pilot program for early detection and monitoring of cactus moth.

* See our Mississippi page for more resources.

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Double Trouble: Pests and Climate Change Bulletin
Australian Invasive Species Council.
The Invasive Species Council has launched Double Trouble, a regular ebulletin highlighting current and future threats posed to Australia's natural environment by invasive species under climate change. Double Trouble is part of ISC's new pests and climate change campaign, which will push for better policies to deal with the deadly combination of climate change and invasive species.

* See our International section for more resources.

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Oregon State Police, Fish & Wildlife Division and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Spreading the Word About Introducing Invasive Species into Jackson County Waterways (May 25, 2009)
Oregon State Police.
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife conducted boat ramp checks at various Jackson County-area lakes over Memorial Day weekend to detect and prevent invasive non-native aquatic species from being introduced into waterways in the Rogue River valley. The partnership effort is part of a cooperative enforcement plan throughout the summer with ODFW to help provide information about the invasive species' potential harm and the consequences of bringing live fish in or out of the waterways.

* See our Oregon page for more resources.

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Chinese Mitten Crab Update U.S. Atlantic Coast Bays & Rivers (PDF | 50 KB) (Apr 2009)
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
Live Chinese Mitten Crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) have been found in Chesapeake Bay (2005-2007), Delaware Bay (2007), Hudson River (2007-2009), and in New Jersey (2008-2009). To date, there have been forty-four mitten crabs confirmed in the eastern United States. The most recent crabs were captured in New Jersey and New York. In New Jersey, a mitten crab was found in the Shrewsbury River at Dominick F. Santelle Park (April 18, 2009).

To report a mitten crab or for more information please call the mitten crab hotline or e-mail:

phone: 1-443-483-2222
fax: 1-443-483-2380
e-mail: SERCMittenCrab@si.edu

* See our Chinese Mitten Crab Species Profile for more resources.

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Fisheries Closure in Part of Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed commercial and recreational fishing effective May 5, 2009 in an area south of Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish following the discovery of tilapia in public waterways in the vicinity.  Tilapia, fish native to Africa, are exotic species capable of displacing native fish and are currently prohibited from being possessed in Louisiana except under extremely restrictive permits issued to tilapia producers.

* See our Louisiana page for more resources.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Starts Mandatory Boat Checks to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species (May 21, 2009)
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Starting Memorial Day weekend, boaters heading to Washington waterways may encounter new mandatory stops by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to check for aquatic invasive species. The long-planned emphasis patrol, which will take place throughout the summer, coincides with the recent seizure of a boat in Spokane contaminated with quagga mussels from Nevada's Lake Mead. A multi-state tracking effort and tips from alert citizens led to the seizure by WDFW enforcement officers. Importation of aquatic invasive species is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and up to a year in jail. Knowingly bringing such species into Washington is a felony and can result in even greater fines and jail time.

* See our Washington page for more resources.

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UNEP Launches New 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership Website (May 22, 2009)
United Nations Environment Program.
The 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (2010 BIP) is a global initiative, funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) that brings together over 40 international organizations to develop biodiversity indicators and assess biodiversity loss. The new site will be a unique portal to provide comprehensive information on global biodiversity indicators and trends; with an emphasis on reporting towards the "2010 Biodiversity Target".

* See our International section for more resources.

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Prepare for Invasion: Natural England Publishes New Forecast on the Non-Native Animals Threatening to Take Hold (May 22, 2009)
Natural England.
To mark International Biodiversity Day 2009, Natural England published a major report (Horizon Scanning for New Invasive Non-Native Animal Species in England) identifying the potential for a number of non-native animal species to increase in number in England and become invasive. Non-native species pose one of the biggest threats to England's natural biodiversity and ecosystems. Of 161 species evaluated, 84 were categorised as medium to high risk in terms of the likelihood of their becoming invasive and the disruption they could have on our natural environment and native wildlife.

* See our Europe page for more resources.

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Landscaping with Non-Invasive Plant Species: Making the RIGHT Choice (PDF | 4 MB)
Invasive Plant Species Assessment Working Group.
To identify which gardening plants are invasive in Indiana, a partnership called the Invasive Plant Species Assessment Working Group (IPSAWG) was formed. The many agencies and organizations listed in the brochure worked together to assess dozens of species used in landscaping to determine which were invasive or potentially invasive, and to develop recommendations for the use of each of the species. This brochure contains the results and recommendations from this effort.

* See our Indiana page for more resources.

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June 01, 2009

Federal Press Releases:

USDA, ARS - Survey Reports Latest Honey Bee Losses (May 19, 2009)

USDA, FS - Report Shows Tennessee Land In Forests Stable, Yet Changing In Composition (May 27, 2009)

USDA, FS - 'Open house' meetings scheduled to discuss strawberry guava threat, biocontrol management plan (PDF | 28 KB) (Apr 14, 2009)

USDA, FS - Study Assesses Impact of Fish Stocking on Aquatic Insects (PDF | 15 KB) (Mar 26, 2009)

USDA, FS - U.S. Forest Service asks Northeast maple syrup producers to report signs of Asian longhorned beetle (PDF | 32 KB) (Mar 26, 2009)

DOI - Secretary Underscores Administration's Commitment to Historic Everglades Restoration Initiative: President Obama Calling for $600 Million in FY09-10 Funding (May 28, 2009)

DOI - Secretary Salazar, Gov. Crist and Sen. Nelson to Visit Florida Everglades, Receive Briefing on Invasive Species, Hold Media Availability (May 27, 2009)

DOI, FWS - Secretary Salazar Announces $144,000 for Habitat Improvement On Private Lands in Indiana (May 22, 2009)

DOI, NPS - Native Species Restored In First Bloom Planting (May 29, 2009)

DOC, NOAA - New NOAA Report Offers In-depth Look at Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Life, Ecosystems (May 21, 2009)

DOC, NOAA - NOAA Reports Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Reef Ecosystems in Good Condition (Apr 2, 2009)

* See our Federal Press Releases section for more resources.

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