Cal-IPC bill signed into law

 

On September 27, Governor Newsom signed AB 2509 into law, a bill sponsored by Cal-IPC sponsored. The bill was authored by Assembly Member Ash Kalra of San Jose, and Cal-IPC organized a coalition of thirty land stewardship groups to sign on as supporters.   The bill defines “invasive species” and requires the state’s Invasive Species Council to prioritize exclusion and prevention practices to keep invasive species from entering the state; early detection and rapid response to keep invasive species of limited distribution from spreading in the state; and integrated pest management for controlling invasive species already established in the state. Originally, the bill also defined “integrated pest management” using the University of California definition, but a prior bill accomplished this goal earlier in this year's legislative session.   These definitions and commitments build a foundation for ever stronger state programs addressing invasive species. If Prop. 4 passes, the state's Invasive Species Council will receive $20 million to enhance programs. That $20 million is directly attributable to Cal-IPC’s advocacy ― we were able to include the funding in the bond bill that put the proposition on the ballot.   We have a lot more work to do in Sacramento, supporting strong policy and funding for invasive plant management. Thank you for your support! It makes our advocacy possible.

 

2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota
Tuesday, November 12th - Thursday, November 14th, 2024 

This is the last week to register for UMISC.
Registration closes at 6pm Central on October 21st.

Visit our program and schedule page to find a schedule of presentations and events, then head to our registration page. Join us in Duluth or attend the conference virtually. 
 

REGISTER TODAY!
 

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Don't Forget to Add a Field or Workshop

Choose from six unique field trips taking place on the afternoon of Tuesday November 12th. We are also offering seven different workshops throughout the conference including the now FREE Applying Principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility workshop.

For those arriving on Monday, we also have a fun, unique opportunity to Learn to Curl! The DECC is home to the Duluth Curling Club, one of the oldest, largest, and most accomplished curling clubs in the United States, so join us and learn from the best!

Field trip and workshop spaces are limited, so sign up early. 

 

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Thank you to our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

UMISC is made possible through the generous support of many businesses, agencies, and organizations. Organizational links to all of our UMISC supporters can be found HERE.

2025 FISC Annual Symposium

 

Hello FISC members,

 

I hope everyone is doing well after the last several weeks! We are so excited to announce that registration is officially live for the 2025 FISC Annual Symposium. Click here to Register!

 

We are testing out using google forms this year for this process, so please click here to submit your abstract. Abstracts will be accepted from now till November 8, 2024. Announcement of abstract acceptance will take place December 6, 2024. We have a slightly earlier schedule this year due to FISC taking place March 19-21, 2025, in Gainesville, FL. Registration information be live in October, so look forward to that as we welcome you to Gainesville!

 

Additional link IF needed: https://forms.gle/PKpMrBw8S5XBR766A

Please reach out if you have any questions about the abstract or additional information.

 

Have a great week,

 

The FISC 2025 Planning Team

 

 

Webinar: White-Nose Syndrome and Bats   October 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST   Speaker: Jonathan Reichard and Jeremy Coleman, White-Nose Syndrome Response Team, USFWS   White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a devastating disease that affects hibernating bats, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). This fungus thrives in cold, dark, and damp environments, attacking the bare skin of bats during their hibernation. As it grows, it disrupts their hibernation patterns, causing them to burn through the fat reserves needed to survive the winter. The result is often fatal, with millions of bats in North America already lost to this disease. WNS is especially concerning because bats play a critical role in ecosystems, particularly in controlling insect populations. Additionally, people can unknowingly spread the Pd fungus when they move from one location to another without properly cleaning their gear. This makes it crucial to clean and disinfect shoes, clothing, and equipment between trips to help prevent the spread of WNS. In this webinar, we’ll explore the impact of White-Nose Syndrome and learn more about the efforts of the White-Nose Syndrome Response Team to combat this deadly disease.

Regards,   Teagan Wilmot NAISMA Education and Prevention Manager

 

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National Forum on Biological Control – Call for Abstracts/Scholarships

 

National Forum on Biological Control – Call for Abstracts/Scholarships   Mark your calendars for the 2025 National Forum on Biological Control! This influential networking event will take place from April 14-17 at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis, MD, fostering connections and collaboration among leaders in the biocontrol community.   New this year: Scholarship opportunities for students! A scholarship program has been established to support students who wish to present their research on biological control at this biennial conference.   For more details, visit the event page. Remember, the application deadline is October 31, 2024.

How to Implement the NAISMA Mapping Standards Short Course

 How to Implement the NAISMA Mapping Standards Short Course

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Mapping Standards short course, titled How to Implement the Mapping Standards, is an asynchronous, professional, online short course that was created to provide you with the information necessary to implement the mapping data standards within your invasive species program. Experts from NAISMA have created this content just for you!

This asynchronous course consists of six sequenced video presentations, along with supplemental materials for in-depth learning and assessment. It takes approximately 90 minutes to complete this online short course.This class was developed by professionals with real world experience managing invasive species.

Cost:

Non-members – $75 – become a member today for the same price and get this class for free PLUS all the benefits of being a NAISMA member!

The learning segments included in Mapping Standards course are: 

1. Introduction
2. Glossary
3. Required Mapping Fields
4. Optional Mapping Fields
5. Creating an Excel Spreadsheet
6. Summary

Register Here

All individuals are expected to watch each video in its entirety and in sequence. Participants must complete a short quiz after each video to proceed to the next. A 70% or better is required to pass each quiz. Participants can go back and rewatch videos, as needed. 

After completing this course, participants will understand:

• the history of the NAISMA mapping standards
• the importance of following the standards
• the definitions of terms used in the standards
• what fields are required or not required and why
• how to set up a simple database to record data according to the standard
• how the standard and data fit into a larger invasive species management program

 

This course is designed specifically for individuals that are interested in learning more about mapping invasive species, and for those that are already actively documenting, mapping, or monitoring invasive plants, animals, biological controls, or pathogens. 

This class is open to anyone and there are no prerequisites.

A certificate from NAISMA will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Register here

https://naisma.memberclicks.net/mapping#!/

Webinar: White-Nose Syndrome and Bats

 

Webinar:  White-Nose Syndrome and Bats October 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT   Speakers: Jonathan Reichard and Jeremy Coleman, White-Nose Syndrome Response Team, USFWS White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a devastating disease that affects hibernating bats, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). This fungus thrives in cold, dark, and damp environments, attacking the bare skin of bats during their hibernation. As it grows, it disrupts their hibernation patterns, causing them to burn through the fat reserves needed to survive the winter. The result is often fatal, with millions of bats in North America already lost to this disease. WNS is especially concerning because bats play a critical role in ecosystems, particularly in controlling insect populations. Additionally, people can unknowingly spread the Pd fungus when they move from one location to another without properly cleaning their gear. This makes it crucial to clean and disinfect shoes, clothing, and equipment between trips to help prevent the spread of WNS. In this webinar, we’ll explore the impact of White-Nose Syndrome and learn more about the efforts of the White-Nose Syndrome Response Team to combat this deadly disease. Photo credit: National Park Service   Register here https://naisma.memberclicks.net/webinar-oct-2024#!/

 

First Fridays with Florida First Detector webinar series

 

What is Florida First Detector?

Florida First Detector is a multiagency educational effort focused on enhancing the early detection of invasive pests that threaten agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. We offer in-person and virtual classes. The Florida First Detector website also provides scripted presentations for educators and on-demand CEU opportunities for licensed professionals.

Our program is a cooperative effort between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), the University of Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Program (CAPS), the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN), Protect U.S. and the Sentinel Plant Network (SPN).

What is our First Friday Webinar Series?

On the first Friday of every month, we will have a one-hour webinar on a topic related to invasive species in Florida. An invasive species is a non-native species causing harm like economic losses, environmental damage or human/animal health hazards. The webinars are open to everyone and applicable to professionals and residents alike!

At each session, we will cover a different topic. We will be training you to be a First Detector, to help spot species that have not yet been introduced to Florida. We may also cover some species that are already causing issues in Florida and talk about current management strategies and methods to stop the spread. This series began in September of 2022 and will continue to at least August 2025.

What is the schedule for September 2024-2025?

This series began in September of 2022 and will continue to at least August 2025. We are meeting online via Zoom from 12:00PM-1:00PM on the First Friday of every month from Sept 2024-Aug 2025*. Sign up for one, two, more, or all of them!

• September 6, 2024, Invasive Species in Florida
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WW0egrcKS4ui8gbkn3cqhA
• October 4, 2024, Resources for Identification of Plant Problems
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FCJGSqX_S_qbW9ssiZP2-w
• November 1, 2024, Invasive Fruit Flies
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AlpT1JjyReqWqWhq574Pbg
• December 6, 2024, Invasive Stink Bugs and More
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f99TFsQ6TceEQ5O30dZpFg
• January 3, 2025, Invasive Caterpillars on Vegetables
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4RdYRoUlT3WudQ9Jwr7kDA
• February 7, 2025, Invasive Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Y3MOURdTWq9j8EROJL37A
• March 7, 2025, Invasive Pests on Citrus
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q9biU490TW6SY2viWHKtWA
• April 4, 2025, Invasive Wood Boring Insects
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UkJ4HiofQv6bWNiyQS74tA
• May 2, 2025, Invasive Bark Beetles
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0uuz1knWT7WpMtMffWFMng
• June 6, 2025, Invasive Snails and More
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WAjoOU5_RXiSz3Z40Bw9_Q
• July 11, 2025, Invasive Pests on Oaks, Note: This class was postponed to July 11th due to the 4th of July holiday falling on the first Friday in July.
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9q5nPv_eQ7i041xt6YXrNQ
• Aug 1, 2025, Invasive Species on Palms
  • Registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fLP2tD9TDWcZ-fOLp46lw

*Schedule subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

What is the cost?

All of our First Friday Webinars are FREE! Yes, you heard that right. This is an amazing opportunity to learn and earn CEUs for free of charge.

What CEUs are available?

Continuing education units (CEUs) are also available for attendance for individuals that already have obtained their FDACS pesticide applicator license. Participants are also able to receive 1 CEU for FNGLA certified professionals and FL Water Star accredited professionals per webinar. To receive CEU credit, you must attend the full duration of the class and participate. Attendance will be verified. For CEU credit, each person needs to attend using their own electronic device.

Each webinar has been approved for 1 CEU in the following FDACS Pesticide CEUs categories:

• Ag row crop
• Ag tree crop
• Demonstration and research
• Forest pest control
• Limited commercial landscape maintenance (LCLM)
• Limited lawn and ornamental (LLO)
• Natural areas weed management
• Ornamental and turf
• Pest control operator (PCO) lawn and ornamental
• Private ag
• Right of way
• (Aquatic* available ONLY on Sept 6, 2024, Oct 4, 2024 and June 6, 2025)
• (Wood treatment* available ONLY on Apr 4, 2025 and May 2, 2025)

Questions?

Contact Dr. Morgan Pinkerton, morgan0402@ufl.edu

Or

Visit the Florida First Detector Website