National Invasive Species Information Center - What's NewContains new items added to the Web site of the USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center. Updated daily.http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/jboltonjbolton@nal.usda.govCreative Commons Attribution 2.5Movable Type2009-11-06T21:26:02ZPennsylvania -- Agriculture Department Offers Tips to Keep ‘Nuisance Pests’ from Entering Homes During Fall Months (Oct 22, 2009)Agriculture Department Offers Tips to Keep ‘Nuisance Pests’ from Entering...Agriculture Department Offers Tips to Keep ‘Nuisance Pests’ from Entering Homes During Fall Months (Oct 22, 2009) Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding offered homeowners some suggestions on how to keep out unwanted pests, including the brown marmorated stink bug, multicolored Asian lady beetle, and the boxelder bug. More information on these and other species is available at local Penn State Cooperative Extension Offices, or on Penn State’s entomology Web site, and the Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council.
* See our Pennsylvania page for more resources
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/pennsylvania_--_6.shtml2009-11-06T21:21:24Z2009-11-06T21:26:02ZCanada -- ACTION ALERT -- Emergency Action Needed To Stop Asian Carp (Oct 16, 2009)ACTION ALERT -- Emergency Action Needed To Stop Asian Carp...ACTION ALERT -- Emergency Action Needed To Stop Asian Carp (Oct 16, 2009) Georgian Bay Forever.
* See our International section for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/canada_--_actio.shtml2009-11-06T21:16:50Z2009-11-06T21:19:44ZVirtual Issue: Key Perspectives in the Management of Biological Invasions (Oct 2009)Virtual Issue: Key Perspectives in the Management of Biological Invasions...Virtual Issue: Key Perspectives in the Management of Biological Invasions (Oct 2009) Journal of Applied Ecology. The Journal of Applied Ecology has published a Virtual Issue of papers on "Key Perspectives in the Management of Biological Invasions", to coincide with the International Congress on Biological Invasions, held in Fuzhou, China (Nov 2-6, 2009) and to bring applied perspectives in the management of invasive species to a wider readership. The issue includes the 20 most cited papers the journal has published in this field in the last 5 years.
* See our Resource Library section for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/virtual_issue_k.shtml2009-11-06T20:48:20Z2009-11-06T20:55:53ZIllinois -- EAB Risk Management Training Offered Throughout The State (Oct 27, 2009)EAB Risk Management Training Offered Throughout The State (Oct 27,...EAB Risk Management Training Offered Throughout The State (Oct 27, 2009) Illinois Department of Agriculture.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and University of Illinois Extension are hosting a series of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Risk Management training seminars for persons looking for more information about the EAB and what they can do to help stop its spread. The day-long seminars will help attendees identify EAB, learn the early signs of an affected tree and how state and federal quarantines are implemented once EAB is confirmed in a community.
* See our Illinois page for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/illinois_--_eab.shtml2009-11-06T20:22:00Z2009-11-06T20:24:27ZFederal Register NoticesFederal Register Notices: User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection... User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services
Federal Register: Nov 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
212)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Interim rule; withdrawal.
Invasive Species Advisory Committee
Federal Register: Oct 27, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
206)
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings of the Invasive
Species Advisory Committee.
Date: Dec 1-2, 2009
Westin Grand Hotel, NW., Washington, DC
Cooperative Inspection Programs: Interstate Shipment of Meat and
Poultry Products
Federal Register: Oct 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
203)
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
DATES: for teleconferences: Oct 27, 2009, from
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Nov 5, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. EST.
Comments due date is Nov 16, 2009.
Environmental Impact Statement; Movement of Plant Pests, Biological
Control Organisms, and Associated Articles
Federal Register: Oct 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
201
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental
impact statement.
Comments due date is Nov 19, 2009.
Note: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
intends to prepare an environmental impact statement relative to
proposed regulatory requirements that are being developed for the
movement of plant pests, biological control organisms, and associated
articles. This notice identifies potential issues and alternatives
that will be studied in the environmental impact statement and requests
public comment to further delineate the scope of those
issues and alternatives.
Noxious Weeds; Old World Climbing Fern and Maidenhair Creeper
Federal Register: Oct 19, 2009 (Volume 74, Number
200)
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Interim rule and request for comments.
DATES: This interim rule is effective October 19,
2009. Comments due date is Dec 18, 2009.
* See our Federal Register Notices section for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/federal_registe_60.shtml2009-11-05T21:32:29Z2009-11-05T21:45:52ZNew Conference Calendar itemsSee our Conference Calendar for more information: Georgia Exotic Pest...Conference Calendar for more information:
Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council Annual Meeting - "Meeting the Challenges of Invasive Non-Native Plants" -- Nov 5, 2009
Invasive Species Advisory Committee Meeting -- Dec 1-2, 2009
International Advances in Pesticide Application 2010 -- Jan 5-7, 2010
Invasive Plant Council of BC's 5th Anniversary Celebration And Public Forum - "Unique Habitats, Unique Challenges" -- Jan 19-20, 2010
Alaska Forum on the Environment 2010 -- Feb 8-12, 2010
2010 Missouri Natural Resources Conference - "Purposeful Risk Taking: Making Decisions in Dynamic Times" -- Feb 3-5, 2010
2010 Ecological Landscaping Association 16th Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace- "Expanding the Ecological Landscape: Maximize Biological Potential, Minimize Environmental Impact, and Love the Results!" -- Feb 25, 2010
26th Annual Pest Management Conference -- Feb 25-27, 2010
2010 Annual Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society Conference -- Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2010
Illinois Lake Management Association 25th Annual Conference -- Mar 3-5, 2010
Tackling the Emerging Crisis of Invasion Biology -- Mar 8-10, 2010
Central Plant Board 2010 Annual Meeting -- Mar 8-11, 2010
5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora -- Mar 13-25, 2010
2010 Annual Meeting Southern Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists -- Apr 10-12, 2020
Western Plant Board 2010 Annual Meeting -- May 18-20, 2010
19th World Congress of Soil Science- "Soil Solutions for a Changing World" -- Aug 1-6, 2010
6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium -- Aug 9-11, 2010
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/new_conference_8.shtml2009-11-05T21:14:57Z2009-11-05T21:25:30ZStrategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) (open Nov 2, 2009)Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) (open Nov 2,...Strategic Environmental
Research and Development Program (SERDP) (open Nov 2, 2009) Strategic Environmental Research and Development
Program.
The Department of Defense's (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and
Development Program (SERDP), is seeking to fund environmental research and development
in the Sustainable Infrastructure focus area. The development and application
of innovative environmental science and technology supports the long-term sustainability
of DoD’s installations and ranges, as well as significantly reduces current
and future environmental liabilities. The Sustainable Infrastructure focus area
concentrates on natural resources, cultural resources, and the sustainable management
of DoD facilities.
Closing Dates: For the Core solicitation, pre-proposals from the non-federal
sector are due Jan 7, 2010, and federal proposals are due Mar
11, 2010. All SEED proposals are due Mar 11, 2010.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/strategic_envir_2.shtml2009-11-05T14:35:52Z2009-11-05T14:38:08ZGrants and Funding - Requests for ProposalsGrants and Funding - Requests for Proposals: Subscribe and receive...
Subscribe and receive email updates or view RSS feed for Invasive
Species Grants - Grants.gov
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/11/grants_and_fund_32.shtml2009-11-02T14:51:24Z2009-11-02T14:56:01ZNew Conference Calendar itemsSee our Conference Calendar for more information: 74th Annual Purdue...Conference Calendar for more information:
74th Annual Purdue Pest Management Conference -- Jan 11-15, 2010
The 53rd Montana Weed Control Annual Conference- "We've Met with Success!" -- Jan 13-14, 2010
Washington State Hay Growers Association -- Jan 13-14, 2010
Western Orchard Pest & Disease Management 83rd Annual Conference -- Jan 13-15, 2010
* See our Conference Calendar for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/10/new_conference_7.shtml2009-10-21T23:08:35Z2009-10-21T23:14:38ZShaping the Future of America's Outdoor Resources (Oct 6, 2009)Shaping the Future of America's Outdoor Resources (Oct 6, 2009)...Shaping
the Future of America's Outdoor Resources (Oct
6, 2009) Resources for the Future.
The new study The
State of the Great Outdoors: America's Parks, Public Lands, and Recreation
Resources (2009; PDF | 11. 2 MB), looks at the status of America's
outdoor resources, the demand for recreation, and the financing of conservation,
parks, and open space. The issues of concern include climate change. Invasive
species
present another problem that can cause deterioration in the quality of outdoor
resources. Moreover, diversion of financial resources to deal with invasive
species may end
up creating problems at visitor centers, campgrounds, picnic areas, and a
host of other public facilities.]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/10/shaping_the_fut.shtml2009-10-21T22:48:44Z2009-10-21T22:51:20ZHawaii -- Little Fire Ant Found on Maui (Oct 15, 2009)Little Fire Ant Found on Maui (Oct 15, 2009) Hawaii...Little
Fire Ant Found on Maui (Oct 15, 2009) Hawaii
Department of Agriculture.
An invasive, stinging
ant called the Little Fire Ant (LFA) has been
discovered on a farm in Waihee, Maui. The Hawaii
Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is working
with the land owner to eradicate the ant. Although
this ant species has been on the Big Island
since at least 1999, this is the first discovery
of the ant on Maui. The Pest Advisory on
the Little
Fire Ant (2007; PDF | 110 KB) contains
information on LFA and its history in Hawaii.
* See our Hawaii page for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/10/hawaii_--_littl.shtml2009-10-21T22:48:44Z2009-10-21T22:53:30ZNew Regulations Proposed by U.S. Department of Agriculture to Help Stem the Tide of Non-Native Pests (Oct 15, 2009)New Regulations Proposed by U.S. Department of Agriculture to Help...New
Regulations Proposed by U.S. Department of Agriculture to Help Stem the
Tide of Non-Native Pests (Oct 15, 2009) The Nature Conservancy.
The Nature Conservancy, working with industry partners
and scientists, is supporting revamped regulations proposed by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture to improve its ongoing efforts to block
non-native insects and diseases from entering the country and protect
American homeowners, businesses, agriculture and native trees. The Nature
Conservancy provides information on how to prevent the introduction and
spread of invasive foreign pests and diseases.]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/10/new_regulations.shtml2009-10-21T22:48:44Z2009-10-21T23:00:27ZAquatic Nuisance Species Task Force MeetingAquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Meeting -- Nov 4-5, 2009...
See our Conference Calendar for more information and resources.]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/10/aquatic_nuisanc_6.shtml2009-10-21T16:02:30Z2009-10-21T16:07:35ZHawaii -- Large Scale Removal of Invasive Marine Algae Request for ProposalsMaunalua Bay Reef Restoration Project (alien algae removal project) The...Maunalua Bay Reef Restoration Project (alien algae removal project) The Nature Conservancy. Hawai'i Program.
RFP 1: High-Resolution Aerial Surveys. Closing date for applications is Oct 26, 2009.
RFP 2: Large Scale Removal of Invasive Marine Algae. Closing date for applications is Nov 9 , 2009.
* See our Grants and Funding section for more resources.
]]>http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2009/10/hawaii_--_large.shtml2009-10-21T15:34:06Z2009-10-21T15:38:52ZEarly Detection of Invasive Plant Species in the San Francisco Bay Area Network: A Volunteer-Based Approach (2009)Early Detection of Invasive Plant Species in the San Francisco...Early
Detection of Invasive Plant Species in the San Francisco Bay Area
Network: A Volunteer-Based Approach (2009; PDF 5.3 MB) DOI. National Park Service.
Report NPS/SFAN/NRR-2009/136.
* See our Manager’s Tool Kit section for more resources.
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