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2019 NAISMA Annual Conference Saratoga Hilton

Saratoga Springs, NY September 30, 2019 – October 3, 2019

Special Sessions, Workshops, Posters, and Concurrent Session Agenda

Updated August 7, 2019

Special Sessions

Monday, September 30, 2019 An Overview and Comparison of Boat Inspection and Decontamination Programs and Standards from Eastern and Western States

Boat inspection and decontamination programming has expanded across many eastern and western states in recent decades in response to historic and emerging aquatic invasive species (AIS) threats. These programs operate under different regulatory authorities (voluntary vs. mandatory), jurisdictions (lake specific vs. regional), and inspection/decontamination standards (full vs. partial) and have demonstrated varying levels of effectiveness in preventing the introduction and spread of AIS. In this session we will hear from representatives of two eastern and two western states focused on boat inspection and decontamination programming as well a summaries of results, lessons learned, and recommendations. A panel session will follow to facilitate discussion and increased collaboration across jurisdictions. How to Communicate with Policy Makers to Get Results

Ever wondered how to communicate with legislative staff and members, senior government officials, and other

policy makers? This panel will provide advice and real world examples of how to work with officials at the state,

interstate, and federal levels. Each level of government is different and there aren’t magic techniques that work

for every issue, but you’ll have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of panel members who have real

world, practical experience in general and specifically with respect to invasive species.

Applying Science to Policy Decisions Making evidence-based decisions for invasive species policy requires incorporating science at critical junctures. How science is applied to policy decisions involves different processes and procedures depending on the type and scale of government agency. This session will provide the opportunity for two large US federal departments (US Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior), a regional US State cooperating body (Western Governors Association), and a representative from a federal multi-agency coordinating body (National Invasive Species Council) to discuss how their government department, agency, or organization approaches this process. Discussion following presentations will allow the audience to ask questions and dive deeper into this interesting and critical process.

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An Introduction and Overview of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and its Regional Panels As with all invasive species, no boundaries are recognized by aquatic invasive species. Working across borders has become essential for becoming aware of new threats, preventing introductions, implementing early detection/rapid response, and containing and controlling priority species. The federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force provides oversight for all regional panels. The Task Force and the ANS Panels were established by the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. This session will provide additional context for the creation of these Panels. Each panelist will provide updates regarding focal species and ANS prevention, monitoring, and control efforts in their respective regions. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with all Panel representatives.

Impacts and Management of Jumping Worms Jumping worms (genera Amynthas and Metaphire) are of Asian origin and have recently expanded into Northeast

North America. Their behavior and impacts have generated concern among gardeners, natural area managers and

conservation practitioners. During this workshop we will provide an overview of earthworm invasions, focusing on

jumping worm impacts. We will also review current prevention and management approaches. The workshop will

be run by Dr. Annise Dobson (Yale University) and Dr. Andrea Dávalos (SUNY Cortland).

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

New Frameworks for Assessing Invasive Species Management Whether invasive species management is effective, or even ethical, is often controversial. Some species have well documented consequences for the ecosystems they invade, but the consequences of other species remain less well understood. As a result, we often proactively manage species with limited understanding of their impacts. This lack of information is problematic, as the consequences of management may be more severe than the invasion itself. Frameworks for assessing the impacts of species and their management are therefore needed, but often complex and logistically challenging to implement. For example, some assessments require relocating invaders or leaving invaders unmanaged, which is often unethical and contrary to the goals of management. Additionally, many metrics used to assess invasions only investigate impacts indirectly or do so at a scale that is inappropriate for management. We propose a session that articulates typical assessment shortcomings and focuses on technical and collaborative approaches that can overcome these shortcomings. We provide case studies to highlight several different approaches that aim to improve accountability and success of management. Sharing Invasive Species Data Among Government, Academic, and Non-Governmental Organizations Data integration has become more common as open data initiatives flourish. "Open data," in this context, is taken to mean approaching data as an asset while making it available, discoverable, and usable. Both government and industry have made great advances with this effort. At a recent Western Governors Association Meeting, four major invasive species data integrators worked together to work out the specific means to use standards to further facilitate data sharing: Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation (BISON, a USGS all-taxa species mapping application that emphasizes invasive species occurrence data); the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS, the University of Georgia's web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution); iMapInvasives (NatureServe's state-led project to facilitate sharing invasive species information, including the extent of infestations, search efforts, and treatment outcomes); and the Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database (NAS, a USGS-led central repository for accurate and spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of introduced aquatic species). Participants in this symposium will describe specific techniques, successes, and challenges with standardizing invasive species occurrence data in order to share them more widely.

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PlayCleanGo® The PlayCleanGo® Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks® is the leading invasive species awareness and outreach brand in North America that works with all land and aquatic recreation activities. NAISMA is leading the development of new resources, expanded marketing and outreach to grow new partnerships, and connect partners across jurisdictional boundaries. In this session, learn about the new resources and outreach tools that are available for partners and the general public, outreach strategies that work, and practical tools to stop the spread of invasive species where you work and live. NAISMA’s Weed Free Forage and Gravel Program The NAISMA Weed Free Forage and Gravel program is the only program in North America that maintains a list of standards that provide land managers assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought in to the property. The goals of the Weed Free Forage and Gravel program are (1) to provide a guideline for the minimum requirements of certifying that forage, hay, and gravel are weed-free; and (2) to ensure uniform training and participation of the provinces and states in the program. The Weed Free Forage and Gravel standards are designed to provide some assurance to all participants that forage and/ or gravel certified through this program meets a minimum acceptable standard; and to provide continuity between the various provinces and states in the program to limit the spread of noxious weeds through these pathways. This session will provide an overview of the program, discussion with current participating state agencies and associations, and an open discussion with interested prospective participants in this program.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Monoecious Hydrilla Control Projects- A National Perspective Monoecious hydrilla has been spreading through the Northeast and Midwest Regions of the United States. Multiple states currently are, or have been, involved in control projects. Presenters from multiple states will provide overviews of their priority projects and share what has and hasn’t worked (e.g. communication, control methods, regulations, etc.) in their efforts to contain and control hydrilla in their respective states. Presentations will be followed by a question and answer/discussion session with all presenters. Remote Sensing Technologies Historically remote sensing and geospatial modeling has been successfully used to assess and monitor vegetation condition and model invasive risk on a relative, coarse scale. But advances in remote sensing technologies and geospatial modeling now enable more advanced assessments. From improvements in host species mapping, to identifying and tracking pre-visual decline symptoms, to incorporating dendrochronological growth patterns into invasive risk and spread models. In this session, geospatial specialists at the forefront of the discipline will share novel approaches to utilizing these technologies to inform invasive species management. We will also discuss the future of these technologies, and the importance of engaging invasive specialists in these efforts to maximize the utility and impact of the final products moving forward. Using Research to Inform Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) Management Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an economically dangerous pest first detected in September, 2014 in Berks County, PA. Since that time, the SLF quarantine has expanded from 50 square miles to more than 7,800 square miles in PA, NJ and DE. A second established SLF population was found in VA in early 2018; to date, SLF have been detected in MD, NY, CT, and MA. SLF lays inconspicuous egg masses on smooth surfaces including tree bark, automobiles, rail cars, and shipping pallets, portending potential abrupt and distant spread. SLF is a phloem-feeding insect native to Asia that feeds on over 65 plant species and is projected to become a serious pest of grapes, tree fruit, ornamentals, hops, small fruit (e.g., blueberries), and possibly forested ecosystems. Our goal is to provide an

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overview of problems posed by SLF to crop production, homeowners, and commerce throughout impacted areas. This session is designed to convey 1) the latest research in SLF biology and control, and 2) how research-based recommendations are being transformed to best management practices for growers, the Green Industry, home owners, and businesses moving commerce through the region. Invasive Species Management in a Changing Climate Invasive species and climate change represent two major components of global change threatening ecosystems and economies. Presentations in this session will share examples of proactive management strategies and scientific insights to combat these combined threats. Aquatic Invasive Management: Novel Tools for Collecting and Analyzing Data This session focuses on data collection and analysis tools that managers and scientists can use in the field to better understand aquatic invasive species, the water bodies they live in, and how they are transported. Will include talks on a watercraft inspection app, the use of dashboards, BioBase, and lessons learned while adapting to new technologies.

Workshops

Monday, September 30, 2019

National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2020 Brainstorm

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) has historically been held at the end of February. NISAW is an

opportunity for organizations working in all levels of invasive species science, management, education, outreach,

and policy at all scales to promote invasive species awareness in Washington, DC and beyond. In this open,

roundtable discussion session, anyone operating at a national or regional level is invited to participate and

brainstorm how we can work together to make NISAW 2020 more visible in DC and across the US to improve

awareness of invasive species concerns.

Investigating the Health Effects of Glyphosate

Glyphosate (the active ingredient in herbicides like "Roundup®" and other weed control formulations) has been

much in the news in today's world of social media and 24-hour news cycles. Are you hearing conflicting and

confusing information about exposure, toxicity and its health effects as you try to stay abreast of the recent

science? Join Dr. Anthony Hay from Cornell University's Department of Microbiology and Dan Wixted of Cornell’s

Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP) as they separate the wheat from the chaff. Their presentation

will give an overview of current science-based discussions about exposure, toxicity and health effects. They will

also provide some background on basic principles in toxicology and pesticide registration to round out your

understanding of the current information.

Expanding Capacity Through Citizen Science: Train the Trainer Programs

It can be difficult for organizations that survey for and manage invasive species to reach all potential partners and

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volunteers, especially when operating on a regional or statewide scale. This is even more challenging for

organizations that rely on collecting citizen science data to improve research and management efforts. Even with

enough staff and funding, the amount of time needed to collect data across large spatial scales limits both the

quantity and quality of data that can be collected. Equipping existing partners and citizen scientist volunteers with

the tools and information necessary to train others enables an organization to reach more constituents, expand

capacity, and address existing gaps in both field data and community engagement. The iMapInvasives project,

managed by the New York Natural Heritage Program, implemented a train- the-trainer program in 2017 to engage

more iMapInvasives users around the state. The iMapInvasives Certified Trainers Network seeks to improve early

detection efforts for invasive species across New York. Following the iMapInvasives model, the New York State

Hemlock Initiative is developing a Train-the- Trainer network to expand hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) survey

efforts and address gaps in state HWA data. The Certified Trainers Network focus is broad, focusing on all invasive

species in New York. NYSHI’s program, on the other hand, concentrates on HWA and monitoring its spread in the

state. In this workshop, members of organization of all sizes and scopes will learn how to implement train-the-

trainer programs, drawing from the experience of NY iMapInvasives Research Project Assistant Brittney Rogers

and NYS Hemlock Initiative Education and Outreach Coordinator Charlotte Malmborg. Workshop attendees will

create a program development plan to address their specific organization’s needs, and learn tips for making their

programs more successful.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Impacts and Management of Jumping Worms

Jumping worms (genera Amynthas and Metaphire) are of Asian origin and have recently expanded into Northeast

North America. Their behavior and impacts have generated concern among gardeners, natural area managers and

conservation practitioners. During this workshop we will provide an overview of earthworm invasions, focusing on

jumping worm impacts. We will also, review current prevention and management approaches. We expect the

workshop to run for 1.5 hours and we would like to incorporate a hands-on section on earthworm identification.

For the hands-on portion we will need access to stereomicroscopes (we have three available but if you are aware

of more we could access, it would be very helpful). The workshop will be run by Dr. Annise Dobson (Yale

University) and Dr. Andrea Dávalos (SUNY Cortland).

NAISMA Weed Free Forage and Gravel Program

The NAISMA Weed Free Forage and Gravel program is the only program in North America that maintains a list

of standards that provide land managers assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the

movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought in to the property. The goals of the Weed Free Forage and

Gravel program are (1) to provide a guideline for the minimum requirements of certifying that forage, hay, and

gravel are weed-free; and (2) to ensure uniform training and participation of the provinces and states in the

program. Many federal, state, and local lands require the use of certified weed free forage and gravel on their

properties. Partnering agencies are welcome to include additional species in their prohibited weeds list and

standards to their own programs but are required to meet the minimum standards. This session will provide an

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introduction to the program, examples from participating states, and an open discussion about the future

direction of the program including new certified weed free mulch standards.

How to Use Species Distribution Modeling to Study the Past Spread and Predict Future Spread of Non-Native

Species

Distribution modeling is a mature tool for studying invasive species, but until recently has required quite a bit of

computer programing techniques to implement best practices. My colleagues and I have developed a new

graphical user interface tool, named Wallace, to make learning about and building distribution models easier.

Importantly, this tool makes use of citizen science data as part of the model input. More information on Wallace

can be found here -https://wallaceecomod.github.io/. In this workshop, I will walk participants through examples

of how to build models for common invasive species and how to interpret the results in a way that is useful for

land managers.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Using iMap Invasives for Data Collecting and Sharing

This workshop will involve a demo of the iMapInvasives site, and include a hands-on data collection portion

outside. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and/or mobile device.

Creating Customizable Tools for Invasive Species Work

Many organizations have started collecting invasive species field data with off-the-shelf mobile tools from Esri and

open-source projects, and then sharing the information with larger invasive species data collectives. Workshop

demos how to use Survey123 and Collector, plus aligning to national data standards.

Invasive Species Identification and Management- Part I

This special workshop will discuss pesticide use and review New York State Part 575 Prohibited and Regulated

species including common invasive plants in this region. FIFRA 2(ee) requirements will be covered including

allowable and disallowed modifications to the label and the process for requesting at 2(ee) recommendation in

NY. The principles of integrated pest management will be covered, and environmentally-sensitive techniques and

various equipment and tools that can be used will be discussed. Pesticide applicator CEU credits will be available

for NY and surrounding states.

Invasive Species Identification and Management- Part II

This special workshop will discuss pesticide use and review New York State Part 575 Prohibited and Regulated

species including common invasive plants in this region. FIFRA 2(ee) requirements will be covered including

allowable and disallowed modifications to the label and the process for requesting at 2(ee) recommendation in

NY. The principles of integrated pest management will be covered, and environmentally-sensitive techniques and

various equipment and tools that can be used will be discussed. Pesticide applicator CEU credits will be available

for NY and surrounding states.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

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Weed Free Forage and Gravel Training- Part I

The NAISMA Weed Free Forage and Gravel program requires inspectors of participating agencies to take the

NAISMA WFF&G training either at the conference or online. This is the only program in North America that

maintains a list of standards that provide land managers assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through

the movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought in to the property. Part I of the training will cover weed

identification training of all plants on the NAISMA prohibited weed list.

Weed Free Forage and Gravel Training- Part II

This is a continuation of the Weed Free Forage and Gravel Training. Part II will cover the Forage and Gravel Site Inspection Standards, inspection form, transit certification, and twine and tag requirements. How do We Implement Climate-Smart Invasive Species Management?

This workshop, led by the Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network, will focus on strategies for improving proactive invasive species management in light of climate change. We will discuss ways to build stronger networks and break down barriers to cross-jurisdictional collaboration. We will also explore case studies of interactions between invasion and climate change to develop ideas of future management responses.

Concurrent Sessions

Monday, September 30, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tools and Approaches for Invasive Species Decision Making- I

Moderator: Jenn Price Tack, Cornell University

11:00 am Approaches for Optimizing the Management of Many Invasive Species Across Space Jennifer L. Price Tack, Cornell University; Angela K. Fuller, USGS New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; Carrie Brown-Lima, New York Invasive Species Research Institute; Jennifer Dean, NY Natural Heritage Program; Qinru Shi, Cornell University; Carla Gomes, Cornell University 11:20 am Predicted Habitat Suitability Modeling for Invasive Species and Biocontrol in Montana Jasmine Reimer, Montana Department of Agriculture; Bryce Maxell, Montana Natural Heritage Program 11:40 am Limited Time and Resources: Evaluating the Utility of an Invasive Species Prioritization Model to Direct On-The-Ground Conservation Efforts Mary Beth Kolozsvary, Siena College, Dept. Environmental Studies and Sciences; Jennifer Dean, New York Natural Heritage Program; Timothy Howard, New York Natural Heritage Program Amy Conley, New York Natural Heritage Program; Paulina Murray, Siena College, Dept. Environmental Studies and Sciences

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12:00 pm INHABIT: A Web Application to Deliver Habitat Suitability Models and Bridge the Scientist-Practitioner Divide Catherine S Jarnevich, U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center; Terri Hogan, National Park Service; Peder Engelstad, Colorado State University; Ian Pearse, U.S. Geological Survey; Jennifer Sieracki, National Park Service 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Discussion

Pathways Moderator: Carrie Jean Brown-Lima, New York Invasive Species Research Institute

11:00 am Forest Pests: How they Get Into the Country, and How to Stop Them Gary Lovett, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies 11:20 am Biological and Economic Factors that Increase Pet Owner Release of Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians Julie Lockwood, Rutgers University; Oliver Stringham, University of Adelaide 11:40 am Informing Cost-Effective Strategies for Reducing Pest Risk from Live Plant Imports Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Resources for the Future; Dr. Andrew Liebhold, USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station 12:00 pm- 12:30 pm Panel Discussion on addressing IS pathways

Boat Inspection and Decontamination Programs and Standards from Eastern and Western States

Moderator: Brendan Quirion, The Nature Conservancy; Melissa Maggio, Missoula County Weed District

11:00 am Protecting the Waters of the Columbia River Basin: The Last Frontier Kate Wilson, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources & Conservation; Brendan Quirion, The Nature Conservancy; Melissa Maggio, Missoula County Weed District 11:20 am Montana's Mandatory Watercraft Inspection Stations: A Partner's Perspective Lindsey Bona-Eggeman, Missoula County Weed District 11:40 am Maine's Courtesy Boat Inspection Program Karen Hahnel, Maine Department of Environmental Protection 12:00 pm Mandatory and Voluntary Boat Inspection Standards in the Adirondack Park of NYS Eric Paul, Adirondack Watershed’s Stewardship Program; Dave Wick, NYS Lake George Park Commission

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Discussion

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National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) 2020 Brainstorm Moderator: Belle Bergner, NAISMA, PlayCleanGo; Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) Chuck Bargeron, Co-Director of the University of Georgia and Belle Bergner, Executive Director of NAISMA will lead a discussion with leaders and staff of National and Regional organizations about National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW). This event has historically occurred during the last week of February when Congress is in session, and has been led by various national organizations. In this brainstorm session, participants will be invited to provide ideas for what NISAW 2020 should look like. If you are interested in contributing to this important awareness event, please come and share your ideas and energy! 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Tools and Approaches for Invasive Species Decision Making -II Moderator: Deah Lieurance, Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council/UF IFAS

1:30 pm Using Risk Analysis to Prioritize Management and Prevent Introductions of Non-Native Plants and Their Cultivars in Florida’s Natural Areas. Deah Lieurance, University of Florida; S. Luke Flory, University of Florida 1:50 pm Ecological Risk Screening Summaries: Evaluating the risk of potential non-native species Heidi Himes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Chris Castiglione, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Katherine Wyman-Grothem, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Mandi Ohar, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Scott Sanders, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2:10 pm Data-Driven Decision Support Tools for Forest Managers and Researchers Alexandra M. Kosiba, Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, University of Vermont; James A. Duncan, Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, University of Vermont 2:30 pm Using Science Advisory Panels to Guide Management Decisions Bryce Christiaens, Montana Invasive Species Council 2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Discussion

How To Communicate With Policy Makers To Get Results Moderator: Belle Bergner, North American Invasive Species Management Association

1:30 pm Communicating with Policy Makers Richard Otis, Reduce Risks from Invasive Species Coalition 1:50 pm

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The Invasive Plant Management Association (IPMA), A Model for Providing an Economic Voice to Promote State Funding James L Burney, Invasive Plant Management Association. 2:10 pm Bill Whitacre Western Governors Association 2:30 pm Building Policy With Science Gary Lovett, Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies 2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Discussion

Advances in eDNA Technology in Aquatic and Terrestrial Systems Moderator:

1:30 pm Science, Technology and Application Frontiers of Aquatic eDNA David M. Lodge, Cornell University 1:50 pm Adapting Environmental DNA Surveys to Detect and Manage Agricultural and Forest Pest Insects Julie Lockwood, Rutgers University; Rafael Valentin, Princeton University; Michael Allen, Rutgers University 2:10 pm Rapid and PCR-free DNA Detection of Invasive Species by Nanoaggregation-Enhanced Chemiluminescence Snober Ahmed, University of Minnesota; Abdennour Abbas, University of Minnesota 2:30 pm Additional Presentation TBA 2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Discussion

Investigating the Health Effects of Glyphosate Moderator: Dan Wixted, Cornell Pesticide Management Education Program; Anthony Hay, Cornell Department of

Microbiology

Dan Wixted, Cornell Pesticide Management Education Program; Dr. Anthony Hay, Cornell Dept. of Microbiology Glyphosate (the active ingredient in herbicides like "Roundup®" and other weed control formulations) has been much in the

news in today's world of social media and 24-hour news cycles. Are you hearing conflicting and confusing information about

exposure, toxicity and its health effects as you try to stay abreast of the recent science? Join Dr. Anthony Hay from Cornell

University's Department of Microbiology and Dan Wixted of Cornell’s Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP) as

they separate the wheat from the chaff. Their presentation will give an overview of current science-based discussions about

exposure, toxicity and health effects. They will also provide some background on basic principles in toxicology and pesticide

registration to round out your understanding of the current information.

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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Applying Science to Policy Decisions Moderator: Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solutions Environmental Consulting

Panelists will each provide a 10 minute introduction to how their agency applies science to policy decisions, followed by 40 minutes of audience Q&A. 3:30 pm Science-Based Decision-making for Invasive Species Management and Policy at the U.S. Department of the Interior Hilary Smith, Senior Advisor for Invasive Species 3:40 pm Science-Based Decision-making for Invasive Species Management and Policy at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Samantha Simon, Executive Director, Emergency and Domestic Programs Plant Protection and Quarantine, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 3:50 pm Bill Whitacre, Policy Liaison, Western Governors Association 4:00 pm Jeff Morrisette, National Invasive Species Council 4:10 pm - 5:00 pm Discussion

New Invaders in the Northeast and Their Management Moderator: Linda Rohleder, Lower Hudson PRISM / New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

3:30 pm The Ecology of Haemaphysalis longicornis Emergence on Staten Island, New York, and Its Public Health Implications Danielle M Tufts, Columbia University; Meredith VanAcker, Columbia University; Maria Diuk-Wasser, Columbia University 3:50 pm Three New Invaders: Italian Arum, Sapphireberry and Sticky Sage Linda Rohleder, Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasives Species Management 4:10 pm Amur corktree (Phellodendron amurense) Invading Forests in the Lower Hudson Region of NY. Jessica A. Schuler, The New York Botanical Garden; Todd Forrest, The New York Botanical Garden 4:30 pm Early Detection and Rapid Response to Actinidia arguta Infestations in NYS Lower Hudson PRISM Thomas Lewis, Trillium Invasive Species Management, INC 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Discussion

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An Introduction and Overview of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and its Regional Panels Moderator: Susan Pasko, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Susan Pasko, USFWS; Catherine McGlynn, Ph.D., New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Elizabeth Brown, Colorado Parks and Wildlife/Panel Chair; James Ballard, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; Erika Jensen, Great Lakes Commission

Expanding Capacity Through Citizen Science: Train the Trainer Programs Moderator:

Charlotte Malmborg, New York State Hemlock Initiative, Cornell University; Brittney Rogers, NYiMapInvasives Program, NYSDEC

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:15 am - 10:45 am

New Frameworks for Assessing Invasive Species Management Moderator: Stacy Endriss, Cornell University

9:15 am

Growing or Shrinking? Measuring the Responses of Populations to Management Wade Simmons, Graduate Student, Cornell University; Dr. Andrea Davalos, SUNY Cortland; Dr. Bernd Blossey, Cornell University 9:35 am Promoting Accountability in Invasive Plant Management through Outcome Monitoring - Case Studies from the Adirondacks Brendan Quirion, The Nature Conservancy 9:55 am What Can Bird and Frog Calls Tell Us About Invasions? Stacy B Endriss, Cornell University; Bernd Blossey, Cornell University; Holger Klinck, Bioacoustics Research Program 10:15 am Assessing Impacts of Slender False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) on Native Understory Plants Audrey Bowe, Cornell University; Bernd Blossey, Cornell University; 10:35 am - 10:45 am Discussion

CISMAs, CWMAs, and Other Cooperative Partnerships Moderator: Brent Meyer, Nebraska Weed Control Association, Lancaster County Weed Superintendent

9:15 am Collective Impact: The Power of Collaborating with The Stewardship Network Lisa Brush, The Stewardship Network

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9:35 am Nebraska’s Riparian Vegetation Management Task Force (RVMTF) Brent Meyer, Nebraska Weed Control Association, Lancaster County Weed Superintendent 9:55 am What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been: 35 years of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Deah Lieurance, Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council/UF IFAS; Sherry Williams, Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council/ Seminole County 10:15 am Pulling Together Initiative In Becker County Local Weed Management Marsha Watland, Becker SWCD 10:35 am - 10:45 am Discussion

Invasive Forest Issues Across the Continent Moderator: David Coyle, Clemson University

9:15 am Invasive Species in Canada: Risks, Challenges, and Opportunities David Nisbet, Invasive Species Centre; Colin Cassin, Invasive Species Centre 9:35 am Plants, Bugs, & Fungus: Invasive Forest Pest Issues in Southern Forests David Coyle, Clemson University 9:55 am What’s Eating the West? Invasive Species in Pacific Forests Susan J. Frankel, U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station 10:15 am History and Management of Invasive Forest Insects in the Northeastern U.S. Kevin J. Dodds, U.S. Forest Service 10:35 am -10:45 am Discussion

Creating Customizable Tools for Invasive Species Work

Moderator: John Marino, NYNHP; Jennifer Dean, New York Natural Heritage Program 9:15 - 10:45 pm

Biocontrol Outreach and Implementation Moderator:

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Development of a Predicted Suitable Habitat Model for Biocontrol Systems in Montana Melissa Maggio, Missoula County Weed District & Extension

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11:20 am The Remarkably Persistent Cane Toad Legacy: Beliefs and Attitudes About Classical Biological Control Jennifer Andreas, Washington State University Extension; Chris Looney, Washington State Department of Agriculture; Shannon M. Donovan, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Alaska-Anchorage 11:40 am A Post-Release Assessment Tool and Its Implementation in the USA Joseph Milan, Bureau of Land Management 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Panel Discussion on Implementing Biocontrol Programs

Sharing Invasive Species Data Among Government, Academic, and Non-Governmental Organizations

Moderator: Annie Simpson, U.S. Geological Survey

11:00 am EDDMapS One: Integrated Platform and Program for Tracking Invasive Species Management in North America Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia; Rebekah Wallace, University of Georgia; Joe LaForest, University of Georgia 11:20 am Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation: "New Things We're Doing" Annie Simpson, U.S. Geological Survey 11:40 am An Open Data Platform for Mobilizing Invasive Species Occurrence and Treatment Data Lori Scott, NatureServe; Jennifer Dean, New York Natural Heritage Program 12:00 pm The U.S. Geological Survey's Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database: A Source for Actionable Data and Tools Wesley M Daniel, U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program; Matthew Neilson, U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program; Ian Pfingsten, Cherokee Nation Technology contracted to U.S. Geological Survey 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Discussion

Management of Invasive Grasses Moderator: Daniel Tekiela, University of Wyoming

11:00 am Assessing Best Management Practices for Slender False Brome. Brittany Hernon, Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (WNY PRISM) 11:20 am A National Concern, Management of Invasive Annual Grasses Coast to Coast Daniel Tekiela, University of Wyoming 11:40 am

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Esplanade 200SC - A New Tool for Invasive Annual Annual Grasses in Natural Areas David Spak, Bayer; Jason Belcher, Bayer 12:00 pm Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework: Managing Phragmites with Science on Your Side Samantha Tank Stanton, PAMF Program Coordinator, Great Lakes Commission; Christine Dumoulin, University of Georgia; Elaine Ferrier, Great Lakes Commission; Erika Jensen, Great Lakes Commission; Clint T. Moore, USGS Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Discussion

NAISMA Weed Free Forage and Gravel Program Session Moderator: Dave Burch, NAISMA

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Biocontrol I

Moderator: Wade Simmons, Cornell University

2:00 pm Update on Promising Biological Control Options for Flowering Rush Patrick Haefliger, CABI; Hariet L. Hinz, CABI; Carol Ellison, CABI 2:20 pm The Role of Open-Field Tests in Host Range Testing of Potential Weed Biological Agents Philip Weyl, CABI; Hariet Hinz, CABI; Cornelis Closca, CABI 2:40 pm Current Status of Mile-a-minute Biological Control with Rhinoncomimus latipes Lisa Tewksbury, University of Rhode Island 3:00 pm Biological Control of Invasive Alien Weeds: An Overview of the Research Activities Carried Out by BBCA During 2019 Massimo Cristofaro, BBCA onlus; Francesca Marni, BBCA onlus 3:20 pm - 3:30 pm Discussion

Terrestrial Invasive Plant Management Moderator: Andrea Davalos, SUNY Cortland

2:00 pm

Wild Parsnip: Site Considerations and Management Techniques Michael Bald, Got Weeds? 2:20 pm Twelve Years of Controlling Giant Hogweed in New York: Successes and Challenges. Naja Kraus, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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2:40 pm Assessment of Invasive Pale Swallow-Wort Management Andrea Davalos, SUNY Cortland; Jeremy Collings, SUNY Cortland 3:00 pm Invasive Species Reduction Program (ISRP) – Documentation Presented from PhD study @ NMBU, 2018 and

What We have Learned in the Field.

Johan Rud, Heatweed Technologies

3:20 pm 3:30 pm Discussion

Community Based Social Marketing Moderator: Ken Donnelly, Beyond Attitude Consulting Inc.

2:00 pm Developing a National Clean Drain Dry Program - a BC Pilot Project Sue Staniforth, Invasive Species Council of BC 2:20 pm Community-Based Social Marketing and Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention in Minnesota Tina Wolbers, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2:40 pm Community Based Social Marketing for AIS in New York State: Getting Our Feet Wet Catherine A McGlynn, NYSDEC 3:00 pm Enabling Canadians to Take Action on Invasive Species Through Recreation Kellie Sherman, Canadian Council on Invasive Specie 3:20 pm - 3:30 pm Discussion 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Biocontrol II Moderator: Melissa Maggio-Kassner, Missoula County Weed District 3:45 pm Of Beetles and Moths: Water Chestnut and Phragmites biocontrol Wade Simmons, Cornell University; Patrick Haefliger, CABI Switzerland; Dr. Richard Casagrande, University of Rhode Island Lisa Tewksbury, University of Rhode Island; Dr. Bernd Blossey, Cornell University 3:55 pm Biological Control of Rhamnus cathartica: Where Do We Go from Here? Philip Weyl, CABI; Hariet Hinz, CABI; Andre Gassmann, CABI 4:15 pm

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Using the Past to Inform the Present: What Can Purple Loosestrife Tell Us About Biocontrol of Japanese Knotweed? Stacy B Endriss, Cornell University; Bernd Blossey, Cornell University 4:35 pm Progress towards development of hydrilla biological control Nathan Harms, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center; Dean Williams, Texas Christian University; Matthew Purcell, United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Australian Biological Control Laboratory; Jialiang Zhang, Wuhan Botanical Institute; Hong Sun-Hee, HanKyong National University 4:55 pm - 5:15 pm Discussion

Innovations to Improve Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Management Moderator:

3:45 pm The Science of AIS Compliance Edgar Rudberg, Ph.D., Cd3, General Benefit Corporation 3:55 pm ARMOR for The Queens Shield – A New Tool For Managing The Spread Of Invasive Aquatic Species In New York Jeremy Farrell, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Department of Biological Sciences and Darrin Fresh Water Insitute; Marc Frischer, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography - University of Georgia; Lawrence Eichler, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Darrin Fresh Water Insitute; Joe Stanek, Lake George Park Commission; Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Department of Biological Sciences and Darrin Fresh Water Insitute 4:15 pm TBD 4:35 pm Canada’s Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations – Protect Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems from the Introduction or Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species Sara Cowell, Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Susan Roe, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4:55 pm - 3:15 pm Discussion

PlayCleanGo® Moderator: Belle Bergner, NAISMA, PlayCleanGo

3:45 pm New Partnerships and Products for PlayCleanGo® Partners Across the Continent: Turn-key, Customizable Outreach Resources for the Universal Invasive Species Awareness and Outreach Brand Belle Bergner, Executive Director, NAISMA 4:05 pm How to Write Signs that People Actually Read, According to the Experts Forest Eidbo, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 4:25 pm

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Boot Brush Stations to Educate and Prevent Invasive Species in the Finger Lakes region of NYS Hilary Mosher, Finger Lakes Institute 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm Open Discussion: Opportunities and Goals for PlayCleanGo in 2020

How to Use Species Distribution Modeling to Study the Past Spread and Predict Future Spread of Non-Native Species

Moderator: Matthew Aiello-Lammens, Pace University Matthew Aiello-Lammens, Pace University

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 9:15 am - 10:45 am

Swallow-wort Biocontrol Moderator: Dylan Parry, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry

9:15 am

Evaluation of Field Releases of Hypena opulenta (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) a Biological Control Agent of Invasive Swallow-wort, in New England. Lisa Tewksbury, University of Rhode Island; Alana Russell, University of Rhode Island 9:35 am Biological Control of Swallow-Worts (Vincetoxicum spp) in Canada: Establishment, Overwintering and Diapause Requirements of the Introduced Moth, Hypena opulenta. Robert S. Bourchier, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada; Naomi Cappuccino, Carleton University; Ian Jones, University of Toronto; Sandy M. Smith, University of Toronto 9:55 am Projected Impacts of Swallow-Wort Biological Control Agents and Initial Results from New York State Lindsey R. Milbrath, USDA-ARS 10:15 am Two Additional Potential Biocontrol Agents for Invasive Swallow-worts: An Update from CABI Ghislaine Cortat, CABI; Hariet L. Hinz, CABI; Lindsey R. Milbrath, USDA-ARS, Ithaca; Robert Bourchier, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre 10:35 am - 10:45 am Discussion

Forest Pest Resistance Moderator: Jonathan Rosenthal, Ecological Research Institute

9:15 am

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The Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA) Program: Tools to Incorporate the Search for EAB-Resistant Ash Into An Overall Ash Management Strategy Jonathan H Rosenthal, Ecological Research Institute; Radka Wildova, Ecological Research Institute 9:35 am Understanding and Exploiting Host Plant Resistance as a Tool for Eastern Hemlock Restoration in Northeastern Forests Ian Gerard Kinahan, University of Rhode Island 9:55 am New Approaches for Identifying Disease Resistant Forest Trees Anna O. Conrad, The Ohio State University; Pierluigi Bonello, The Ohio State University 10:15 am Incorporating Resistance Into Invasive Forest Pest Management and Policy Approaches Jonathan Rosenthal, Ecological Research Institute; Anna Conrad, Ohio State University; Ian Kinahan, University of Rhode Island Enrico Bonello, Ohio State University; Evan Preisser, University of Rhode Island 10:35 am - 10:45 am Discussion

Monoecious Hydrilla Control Projects- A National Perspective Note: presentations in this session are 10 minutes each followed by a 30 minute discussion session.

Moderator: Cathy McGlynn, NYSDEC 9:15 am Introduction to Monoecious Hydrilla Robert J Richardson, North Carolina State University 9:25 am Successful Eradication of Monoecious Hydrilla from a Northern Indiana Lake Eric Fischer, Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Doug Keller, Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Mark Heilman, SePRO Corporation J.T. Gravelie, SePRO Corporation; Nathan Long, Aquatic Control, Inc 9:35 am Hydrilla and Human Dimensions – How Social, Cultural, and Economic Drivers Influence Regional Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Brett Hartis, Duke Energy Corporation 9:45 am California's Successful Hydrilla Eradication and Surveillance Program Lars Anderson, WaterweedSolutions; Jonathan Heintz, California Department of Food and Agriculture 9:55 am State Overviews: New York State Hydrilla Infestations Michael J. Greer, USACE, Buffalo District; Nicole White, NYSDEC 10:05 am Updates on Large Scale Hydrilla Control Projects in New Jersey Chris Doyle, SOLitude Lake Management

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10:15 am - 10:45 am Discussion

Using iMap Invasives for Data Collecting and Sharing

Moderator: Jennifer Dean, NY State Department of Environment and Conservation

Jennifer Dean, NY State Department of Environment and Conservation

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Remote Sensing Technologies

Moderator: Jennifer Pontius, UVM Integrating Geospatial Technologies Into Invasive Species Detection, Monitoring and Management Efforts Jen Pontius (UVM, FEMC, USFS NRS) , Ryan Hanavan (USFS, NA), Tom Luther (USFS) Additional Presentations TBA

Using Research to Inform Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) Management

Moderator: Julie Urban, Penn State University

11:00 am Impact and Response of Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania Heather Leach, Penn State University 11:20 am Preliminary Research Results on Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) Egg Mass Dispersion Patterns to Estimate Populations Densities Dennis Calvin, Julie Urban, and Heather Leach, Penn State University 11:40 am How Invasive Species Affect Integrated Pest & Pollinator Management Programs in Eastern Fruit Crops. David Biddinger, Heather Leach, and Julie Urban, Penn State University 12:00 pm Research Informing Spotted Lanternfly Management Across the SLF Lifecycle Julie Urban, Erica Smyers, Dana Roberts, and Heather Leach, Penn State University 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Discussion

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Moderator: Adam Doll, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

11:00 am Occurrence and Survival of Zebra Mussel Veliger Larvae in Residual Water Transported by Recreational Watercraft Adam Doll, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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11:20 am Comparison of Salinity Tolerance and Feeding Behavior in Landlocked and Anadromous Populations of Sea Lamprey Jessica Norstog, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Stephen D. McCormick, University of Massachusetts Amherst 11:40 am Calcium Chloride Road Salt Results in the Death of Invasive Bivalves, Not An Increase in Their Community-Wide Consequences Kayla Dawn Coldsnow, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; William Hintz, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Matthew Schuler, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Aaron Stoler, Stockton University; Rick Relyea, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 12:00 pm Food Web Interactions and Early Detection of Two Aquatic Invasive Species, the Bloody Red Shrimp, Hemimysis anomala, and the Round Goby, Neogobius melanostomus Brent T Boscarino, Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management; Meghan E Brown, Hobart and William Smith Colleges 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Discussion

Impacts and Management of Jumping Worms Moderator: Annise Dobson, Yale University; Andrea Dávalos, SUNY Cortland

Annise Dobson, Yale University; Andrea Dávalos, SUNY Cortland

11:00 - 12:30 pm

Invasive Species Management in a Changing Climate: Session I Moderator: Bethany Bradley, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

1:45 pm Bridging the Research-Management Gap through the NE Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network Carrie Brown-Lima, NY Invasive Species Research Institute, Cornell University; Toni Lyn Morelli, USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, Bethany Bradley, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Jenica Allen, University of New Hampshire 2:05 pm New Tools for Identifying and Prioritizing Range Shifting Invasive Plants Jenica M. Allen, University of New Hampshire; Jeff Garnas, University of New Hampshire; Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia; Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia; Mei Rockwell-Postel, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Brittany Laginhas,University of Massachusetts Amherst; Bethany Bradley, University of Massachusetts Amherst;

2:25 pm Incorporating Climate Change Into Invasive Species Management - Insights from Managers

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Evelyn M Beaury, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Emily J. Fusco, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Michelle R. Jackson, University of Massachusetts; Amherst Brittany B. Laginhas, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Toni Lyn Morelli, USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center 2:45 pm Are Invasive Species Managers Thinking Proactively to Address Climate Change Impacts? Brittany Laginhas, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Jenica M. Allen, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; Evelyn M. Beaury, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program; Emily J. Fusco, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program; Michelle R. Jackson, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program; Toni Lyn Morelli, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, US Geological Survey, Amherst MA; Bethany A. Bradley, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 3:05 pm - 3:15 pm Discussion

Forest Pest Management Moderator:

1:45 pm New York Asian Longhorned Beetle Cooperative Eradication Program Thomas DeMayo, Horticultural Inspector, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets 2:05 pm Oak Wilt Management in New York: Different Tactics for Different Sites Robert Cole, New York 2:25 pm New Short-term Forecasts of Pest Life Cycle Stages Alyssa Rosemartin, USA National Phenology Network; Theresa Crimmins, USA National Phenology Network; Kathy Gerst, USA National Phenology Network; R. Lee Marsh, USA National Phenology Network; Erin Posthumus, USA National Phenology Network 2:45 pm Recent Developments from a Novel Survey Technique for Exotic Wood-Inhabiting Insects in Urban Environments Michael Bohne, USDA Forest Service; Marc DiGirolomo, USDA Forest Service; Kevin Dodds, USDA Forest Service; Joe Charap, Green-Wood; Sara Evans, Green-Wood 3:05 pm - 3:15 pm Discussion

Aquatic Invasive Management: Novel Tools for Collecting and Analyzing Data Moderator: Jennifer Dean, New York Natural Heritage Program; Matt Brinka

1:45 pm

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Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Tracker Program: A Citizen Science-Based Monitoring Program to Track the Effectiveness of AIS Management. Leigh Walrath, NYS Adirondack Park Agency; Erin Vennie-Vollrath, New York Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program 2:05 pm Using Partnership and Data Standardization to Develop a Real-Time Data Collection Method and Analysis Tool for Watercraft Inspections Matt Brincka, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation; Catherine McGlynn, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; John Marino, NY Natural Heritage Program 2:25 pm Increasing Efficiency in AIS Data Collection & Analysis Gabriella Cebada Mora, NYS Parks; Irene Holak, NYS Parks; April Brun, NYS Parks 2:45 pm Using Sonar-Based Technology for Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection and Waterbody Vulnerability Assessments - Opportunities and Challenges Ezra Schwartzberg, Adirondack Research; Janelle K Hoh, Adirondack Research; Erin Vennie- Vollrath, The Nature Conservancy Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program 3:05 pm - 3:15 pm Discussion

Invasive Species Identification and Management- Part I Moderator: Linda Rohleder, Lower Hudson PRISM / New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Invasive Species Management in a Changing Climate: Session II Moderator: Jenica Allen, University of New Hampshire, Dept. Natural Resources and the Environment

3:30 pm

“Call me another thrower”: protecting native biodiversity and the reality of managing for non-native invasive plants Elizabeth Spinney, Invasive Plant Coordinator, Vermont Dept. Forests, Parks & Recreation 3:50 pm Emerging Threats: Unifying Invasive Species Management and Policy

Michael Anderson, Suffolk University Law School

4:10 pm Modeling suitable habitat for phragmites and Japanese barberry in Wisconsin under current and future climate scenarios Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin Madison; Niels Jorgensen, University of Wisconsin Madison 4:30 pm Interactive Effects of Plant Invasion and Drought on Native Ecosystems

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Catherine Fahey, Algoma University; Christina Alba, Denver Botanic Garden; S. Luke Flory, University of Florida 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm discussion

Unmanned Aerial System and Other Aerial Devices for Invasive Species Detection, Monitoring and Management Moderator: Zack Simek

3:30 pm Eyes in the Sky vs. Boots on the Ground: A Preliminary Evaluation of Small UAS for Terrestrial Invasive Plant Detection and Mapping Zachary Simek, The Nature Conservancy 3:50 pm Implementation of an Automated Bait Manufacturing and Aerial Delivery System for Landscape-Scale Control of Invasive Brown Tree Snakes Shane R. Siers, USDA National Wildlife Research Center; William C. Pitt, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute; John D. Eisemann, USDA National Wildlife Research Center; Larry Clark, USDA National Wildlife Research Center; Robert J. Gosnell, USDA Wildlife Services 4:10 pm Optimizing UAS Remote Sensing for Vegetation Data Collection Chloe Mattilio, University of Wyoming; Dan Tekiela, University of Wyoming 4:30 pm The Use of PrecisionVision UAS for the Control of Noxious Weeds William "Bill" Reynolds, Leading Edge Aerial Technologies; Dr. Ken Giles, Leading Edge Aerial Technologies 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Discussion

Aquatic Invasive Species Management Moderator: Hilary Mosher, Finger Lakes PRISM/Finger Lakes Institute

3:30 pm Full Lake Eradication of Dreissenid Mussels Using Low Doses of Ionic Copper David Hammond, Ph.D., Earth Science Labs, Inc.; Gavin Ferris, SOLitude Lake Management, Inc. 3:50 pm Early Detection and Eradication Program Needed for Trapa bispinosa, a New Species of Water Chestnut in the Potomac River Watershed Nancy Rybicki, US Geological Survey 4:10 pm Successful Physical Management of AIS in the Drinking Water Reservoirs Serving Greater Boston, MA Joy Trahan-Liptak, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection; John J. Gregoire, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority 4:30 pm European Frog-Bit Calls for Action: How One Small Aquatic Invasive Formed One Large Regional Partnership Shelby A. Bauer, Huron Pines - Northeast Michigan Cooperative Weed Management Area; Blake C. Cahill, Central Michigan University; Anna K. Monfils, Central Michigan University

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4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Discussion

Invasive Species Identification and Management- Part II Moderator: Linda Rohleder, Lower Hudson PRISM / New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Regional Collaborations to Integrate Science and Management Moderator: TBA

8:30 am Achievements and Challenges in South Africa’s Biological Invasion Control Programme Andrew Wannenburgh and Collen Martheze, Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa 8:50 am Get Connected: Lessons Shared from the Pacific Northwest-Garlic Mustard Working Group Michelle Delepine, West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District 9:10 am The New York State Hemlock Initiative: Integrating Regional Research and Management Strategies in New York Caroline (Carri) Marschner, NYS Hemlock Initiative, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 9:30 am The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee: A Comprehensive Partnership for Great Lakes Protection Mike Weimer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 9:50 am - 10:00 am Discussion

Public Gardens and Nurseries as Sentinels for Invasive Species Moderator: Jessica Schuler, The New York Botanical Garden

8:30 am Weed Wrangle®, a Garden Club of America Stewardship Program in Communities Across the Country Cayce McAllister, Garden Club of America 8:50 am Public Gardens as Sentinels: A Project Overview Clair Ryan, Midwest Invasive Plant Network; Kurt Dreisilker, The Morton Arboretum; Theresa Culley, University of Cincinnati 9:10 am Public Garden Horticulture, Education, and Outreach Preventing Future Invasions

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Jessica A. Schuler, The New York Botanical Garden; Todd Forrest, The New York Botanical Garden 9:30 am The Evolution of Systems Approach to Nursery Certification and Plant Sentry™ Thomas Buechel, Nature Hills Nursery 9:50 am - 10:00 am Discussion

Engaging Industry in Invasive Species Prevention, Monitoring and Management Moderator: Sue Staniforth, Invasive Species Council of BC

8:30 am Invasive Vegetation and the Renewable Energy Industry Tiffany Clay, Environmental Design & Research 8:50 am Best Practices for Invasive Species Prevention: Training BC’s Industry Professionals Sue Staniforth, Invasive Species Council of BC 9:10 am The Economy & The Environment...Two Sides of the Same Coin Thomas E. Williams, Paradox Consulting Group 9:30 am Bid Specifications, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly David Goerig, Davey Resource Group Inc. 9:50 am - 10:00 am Discussion

How Do We Implement Climate-Smart Invasive Species Management? Moderator: Bethany Bradley, UMass-Amherst This workshop, led by the Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network, will focus on strategies for improving proactive invasive species management in light of climate change. We will discuss ways to build stronger networks and break down barriers to cross-jurisdictional collaboration. We will also explore case studies of interactions between invasion and climate change to develop ideas of future management responses.

Weed Free Forage and Gravel Training- I Moderator: Julie Kraft, Sublette County Weed and Pest

The NAISMA Weed Free Forage and Gravel program requires inspectors of participating agencies to take the

NAISMA WFF&G training either at the conference or online. This is the only program in North America that

maintains a list of standards that provide land managers assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread

through the movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought in to the property. Part I of the training will

cover weed identification training of all plants on the NAISMA prohibited weed list.

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Restoration Moderator: Todd Boller,

10:30 am Facilitating Native Plant Material Development for Use in Invasive Species Management Edward Toth, Mid Atlantic Regional Seed Bank 10:50 am Reconsidering Restoration and Stewardship Michael Bald, Got Weeds? 11:10 am An Integrated Approach to Invasive Plant Management and Habitat Restoration for the Threatened American Hart’s-tongue Fern Michael Serviss, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation; Thomas Hughes, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation 11:30 am Growing a Plant Materials Program: Providing Specialized Plant Materials for Restoration in New York State Parks Brigitte Wierzbicki, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; David Rutherford, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 11:50 am - 12:00 am Discussion

Outreach and Citizen Science Moderator: Emma Antolos,

10:30 am Citizen Scientists Protect Against Invasive Species with a New Mobile App “Wild Spotter” Rachel L. Carroll, University of Georgia-Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health; Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia-Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health; Charles T. Bargeron, University of Georgia-Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health; Michael Ielmini, USDA Forest Service; Pat Conzemius, Wildlife Forever 10:50 am Invasive Species Curriculum to Enhance STEM Learning in New York State K-12 Classrooms Emily Caboot, SUNY Albany; Emma Antolos, NY Department of Environmental Conservation 11:10 am Depoliticizing Invasive Species Messaging Carri Marschner, Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) Working Group; Becky Sibner, Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) Working Group; Hilary Mosher, Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM); Chenga Drury, Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) Working Group

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11:30 am Overcoming Barriers to Expanding Invasive Plant Management in Woodlands. Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Anne Pearce, University of Wisconsin Madison 11:50 am - 12:00 am Discussion

Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species Moderator: Deborah Grantham, Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center

10:30 am Strengthening Invasive Species Management with IPM Strategies Deborah G. Grantham, Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center; David Earl Lane, Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center 10:50 am Many Tools to Address Invasive Issues: IPM and the Asian longhorned Tick Joellen Lampman, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program 11:10 am Hummingbird Enrichment Encourages Predation of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Berry Plantings and Reduces Pest Prevalence Juliet Carroll, Cornell University; Greg Loeb, Cornell University; Courtney Weber, Cornell University Laura McDermott, Cornell Cooperative Extension 11:30 am Agricultural Invasive Species Programs in New York including: Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis), European Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis cerasi), and Plum Pox virus, and more. Thom Allgaier (or Dept. designee), NYSDAM; J. Mahoney, NYSDAM 11:50 am - 12:00 am Discussion

How Do We Implement Climate-Smart Invasive Species Management?- Part II

Moderator: Toni Lyn Morelli, U.S.Geological Survey Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center

This workshop, led by the Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network, will focus on strategies for improving proactive invasive species management in light of climate change. We will discuss ways to build stronger networks and break down barriers to cross-jurisdictional collaboration. We will also explore case studies of interactions between invasion and climate change to develop ideas of future management responses.

Weed Free Forage and Gravel Training- Part II Moderator: Marsha Watland, Becker SWCD

This is a continuation of the Weed Free Forage and Gravel Training. Part II will cover the Forage and Gravel Site Inspection Standards, inspection form, transit certification, and twine and tag requirements.

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2019 NAISMA Annual Conference Poster Presentations

Updated August 7, 2019

A poster reception will be held Tuesday, October 1 at 5:15pm – 6:45pm at the Saratoga Hilton

Trait Variation and Long-Term Population Dynamics for the Invasive Alliaria Petiolata Laura M. S. Hancock, University of Massachusetts Amherst 250 S County Road Leyden, Massachusetts 01301, USA lhancock@umass.edu 985-237-0244 Kristina A. Stinson, University of Massachusetts Amherst Long-term population dynamics across heterogenous environments could be a major factor in determining species’ ability to expand their ranges and persist in novel environments. Though largely restricted to disturbed edge microhabitats in its home range, the invasive herb garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) invades intact forest understories – a novel microhabitat type – in its introduced range where it is known to impact above and below ground forest understory community composition. In this study, we conducted field surveys in 2003-2006 (sampling period 1) and 2015-2016 (sampling period 2) to evaluate trait variation, biomass allocation, and long-term population dynamics of A. petiolata growing in three microhabitats (forest edge, forest understory, and a transition zone between the two). Our results show that adult plants in the edge were significantly taller and branchier, produced more fruits, and had higher total and reproductive biomass than plants in the intermediate and forest microhabitats. In sampling period 1, population growth rates (λ) showed that all three population sizes were increasing (λ>1). In sampling period 2, the edge populations showed a steep decline in growth rates (λ1). Overall, our results do not indicate that A. petiolata populations will decline in the edge or intermediate microhabitats in the coming years. Since edge - and intermediate - patches had higher densities of adult plants which had the largest reproductive biomass, we speculate that the edge – and intermediate - populations may be helping to sustain the forest populations through an influx of propagules. Have You Spotted Lanternfly? Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program 6592 West Main Road Portland, New York 14769, United States thw4@cornell.edu 716-792-2800 Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive planthopper that came to the US and was first discovered in Berks County, PA in 2014. Despite efforts to contain and eradicate this pest, it has spread to 13 counties in Southeast, PA and has been found in Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware and in 2018, nine counties in New York State. Spotted Lanternfly has been shown to be a significant pest of grapes in the quarantine zone in Pennsylvania as well as tree fruit, ornamentals, and timber. Quality of life issues are also associated with this pest due to its prolific production of honeydew, and resulting sooty mold when adults become established in residential shade trees in late summer and fall. In response to this pest, New York State has created a Spotted Lanternfly Incidence Command System to enable effective and efficient communications among state and federal organizations in the

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efforts to limit the opportunities for spotted lanternfly to become established in New York. This session will focus on the basic biology of the spotted lanternfly, correct identification of all life stages, how and when to scout, and management strategies for this invasive pest. European Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis cerasi Thom Allgaier (or Dept. designee), NYSDAM 10B Airline Drive Albany, New York 12235, USA thomas.allgaier@agriculture.ny.gov 518-485-7128 European Cherry Fruit Fly (ECFF) has been detected in NY and is also known to be present in Canada. NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) staff have been surveying for ECFF in western NY. Another example of state/federal cooperation. USDA provides some funding for survey efforts by NY State in orchard settings. PPQ also conducts survey in non-commercial settings. This fruit fly differs from most federal fruit fly trapping programs as it overwinters as pupa in the soil. This invasive pest is also found in association with honeysuckle which is widespread throughout NY. High numbers of ECFF have been collected in trapping seasons for multiple years. By the time of the NAISMA conference trapping for 2019 should be winding down. Plum Pox Virus Thom Allgaier (or Dept. designee), NYSDAM 10B Airline Drive Albany, New York 12235, USA thomas.allgaier@agriculture.ny.gov 518-485-7128 Plum Pox Virus (PPV) was first described in Europe in 1915. It has since been introduced in North America and is found in Canada and now New York, previously also in Pennsylvania. PPV is a pest of prunus trees which includes fruit producing trees. This invasive species has been eradicated from PA and parts of NY. Eradication monitoring efforts continue in the Hudson valley and will be ongoing along the western NY Canadian border for as long as PPV is found in Canada. Survey is by visual survey and foliar sampling. This is yet again another federal-state partnership partly funded by USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) funds. PPQ surveys non-commercial lands and NYSDAM staff survey orchards. The past success of eradication in PA and much of NY demonstrates this effective teamwork. However, with little being done to address re-infestations from across the Canadian border there is a need for ongoing seasonal survey to monitor for new introductions. Use of Incident Command System in NY to manage Spotted Lanternfly Lycorma delicatula Thom Allgaier (or Dept. designee), NYSDAM 10 B Airline Drive Albany, New York 12235, USA thomas.allgaier@agriculture.ny.gov 518-485-7128

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New York SLF response has been using the Incident Command System (ICS). The Incident Command System is a standardized management system designed to enable effective and efficient command, control, and coordination of a response. ICS provides a common hierarchy by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating guidelines so that responders from multiple agencies can be effective within a common organizational structure. This system allows for plug in and go staffing of roles with specific parameters. The history of ICS dates back to a military system of organization which was adapted for use in wildland firefighting in California & Arizona. It is constantly being refined and adapted to meet the needs of managing any sort of incident from a retirement parties to multistate natural or environmental disasters. The ability for all responding agencies in NY to function as a single unit to address the regulatory, survey, outreach, and logistical aspects of a statewide response has been enabled by use of ICS. The flexibility of this system has allowed for rapid coordinated detection survey targeting suspect locations and at high risk sites throughout the state. At the core of the system is an Incident Commander or IC. This is the apex of the command structure. Typically Command and General staff positions report to the IC. These include separate sections with very specific responsibilities. Such as, Operations, Planning, Admin-Finance, Logistics, Safety, as well as liaisons, subject matter experts, and public information. Operations these are the doers, the boots on the ground. For SLF this is the survey and regulatory staff which are organized into strike teams that have a core function based on specific assigned tasks such as survey or regulatory field work. Each Operations position has a specific role and title. This is true of each of the ICS positions as is the ability to plug staff into these positions from a wide array of day job positions. Often ICS positions are very different from normal home agency job assignments or titles. The reporting structure or span of control is also atypical of normal day to day position hierarchy. On an incident you may have a higher-level manager position reporting to a more junior field position based on the individuals ICS position. The Planning section keeps things organized and on track. They provide documentation and produce a plan that guides all responders on an incident. This is produced as a collaborative effort by all the sections chiefs and the safety officer. Each of these sections’ chiefs must be able to support any plan developed. Once the plan is put together the IC must approve it. To implement the plan the first action item is to distribute a copy of the plan to all responders. This is then presented in a detailed operations briefing held by the planning section with each section detailing work assignments, deliverables, specific directions and a safety message. For the NY SLF response much of this is done virtually. This enables responders across a broad geographic area to come together and act as a single unit. The plan is developed based on an operational period. This too is flexible based on the needs of the incident. For NY SLF this has been from one month to one week. During such time the next planning cycle is being developed and adapted based on current conditions and needs of the incident. Logistics – these positions obtain distribute the items and locations the incident responders need to carry out the plan. Admin-Finance – manages the finance and administrative needs of the plan. Safety – provides for the safety of not only the responders, but the public as well as it related to the incident action plan. This system has been used to successfully safeguard NY from introductions of SLF. This includes responders from county, state, federal, and NGO staff. Often these agencies have divergent management styles and procedures. What allows DEC, DAM, PPQ, Park, PRISM, CCE, & Other Staff to Work Shoulder to Shoulder to Combat this Invasive Pest is this Adaptable System of Management. The Aquarium Trade: A Silent Introduction Pathway for Invasive Species Gwendolyn Temple, Capital Mohawk Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management 50 West High Street Ballston Spa, New York 12020, United States ggt25@cornell.edu 518-885-8995 Aquatic invasive species, to date, have cost the United States billions of dollars in revenue and damages every year. From their unintentional introduction through ballast water to their intentional introduction as garden ornamentals, aquatic invasive species have become one of the most damaging environmental issues to plague

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New York State in recent years. However, there is one notable introduction method that has been largely overlooked. Though it has become one of the primary methods of introduction for non-native aquatic species in recent years, the aquarium trade is a largely untapped component of education and outreach with respect to the restriction of aquatic invasive species spread throughout New York State. The aquarium trade itself is a global industry, pulling in approximately $1 billion per year and is a hobby overshadowed only by photography in terms of popularity. With the advent of one-click online purchasing, regulating aquarium species being imported into New York State has become next to impossible. In order to restrict the transport of aquatic invasive species through the aquarium trade, education and outreach as a form of prevention must be considered at the individual level. This presentation attempts to highlight the impacts these aquarium species can have on our state’s aquatic ecosystems, focusing on species such as hydrilla, goldfish, and red-eared sliders as established case studies. Partnerships for Plant Health; the Role of the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) Karen Snover-Clift, Cornell University 324 Plant Science Bldg. Ithaca, NY, New York 14853, USA kls13@cornell.edu 607-227-0397 The NPDN was established in 2002 in response to the need to enhance agricultural security through protecting health and productivity of plants in agricultural and natural ecosystems in the United States. With support from the USDA-NIFA and through the collective efforts of many individuals representing Land Grant Universities, federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and other stakeholders, the NPDN has grown into an internationally respected consortium of plant diagnostic laboratories. The specific purpose of the NPDN is to provide a cohesive, distributed system to quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern. NPDN laboratories immediately report their findings to appropriate responders and decision makers. Resources from the Farm Bill have allowed the NPDN to incorporate a laboratory accreditation system and to provide surge capacity for each other and state and federal laboratories as needed. To accomplish this mission, the NPDN has invested in diagnostic laboratory infrastructure and training, developed an extensive network of first detectors through education and outreach, and enhanced communication among public agencies and stakeholders responsible for responding to and mitigating new outbreaks. Oak Wilt, Bretziella fagacearum, Has Arrived; How the CU-PDDC and NYSDEC Have Addressed Introductions in New York State Karen Snover-Clift, Cornell University 324 Plant Science Bldg. Ithaca, New York 14853, USA kls13@cornell.edu 607-227-0397 Mary Ann Karp, Cornell University; Robert Cole, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Oak Wilt, caused by the fungal pathogen, Bretziella fagacearum, is a devastating disease threatening oak trees across the central part of the United States and as far into the Northeast as upstate New York. It was first discovered in Schenectady County in 2008 and again five years later in the same neighborhood. Measures were taken to eradicate the pathogen but this first find caused concern that the pathogen may be established elsewhere in the state. The Cornell University Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic obtained funding through the Specialty Crops Block Grant, allowing collaborative effort with the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Markets to provide a concentrated effort towards learning more about the scope of oak wilt in NY. Multiple projects allowed for advanced diagnostic study, identification of two additional infections zones and enhanced outreach efforts. The overall goal was to validate methods with New York samples,

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to identify potential oak wilt infections quickly and to increase successful eradications. A study evaluated isolation techniques and media recipes to increase viable growth and reduce contaminates, incorporating molecular testing to confirm positives using a different test method and increase the chance of finding infected trees and to determine if the pathogen could be identified directly from tissue, reducing time needed to grow on agar. Numerous outreach efforts combined using printed informational materials and educational workshops to green industry members and the public. Partnerships for the Champlain Canal Barrier Feasibility Study Meg Modley Gilbertson, Lake Champlain Basin Program 54 West Shore Rd. Grand Isle, Vermont 5458, United States mmodley@lcbp.org 802-372-3215 Lake Champlain Basin Program/New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, NYS Canal Corporation, NYSDEC, USFWS, and others have been working together for over a decade to address the threat of aquatic invasive species spread by means of the Champlain Canal. USACE and LCBP/NEIWPCC have executed a contract to conduct the feasibility study authorized in the Water Resources Development Act. Learn more about what the project will deliver and the partnership effort. Environmental Monitoring and Management Alliance of the Hudson Valley Jessica A. Schuler, The New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, New York 10804, USA jarcate@nybg.org 718-817-8061 Victoria Kelly, Cary Institute; Alissa Perrone, Fordham University; Anne Rhoads, Hyuck Preserve; Mike Rubbo, Pace University; Budd Veverka, Mianus River Gorge Preserve Regional or Federal Partnerships and Updates The Environmental Monitoring and Management Alliance (EMMA) is centered in the Hudson Valley, bringing together organizations to protect ecological systems and develop sustainable land management and stewardship practices. Founded by Teatown Lake Reservation in 2013, EMMA currently consists of twelve member organizations dedicated to research, education, ecological and environmental science and conservation of the natural areas that make up their preserves. Each member organization is located at a site that maintains uninhabited forests or fields. The EMMA sites represent a wide range of management strategies for differing landscape and vegetation types. The sites range from the urban New York Botanical Garden in the metropolis of New York City to the 2000+ acre Huyck Preserve & Biological Research Station in the rural area southwest of Albany, representing urban-rural and latitudinal gradients. EMMA’s mission is to develop a regionally-coordinated ecological monitoring network that informs sustainable management practices and natural resource conservation through scientific research while engaging the public in environmental protection. The focus on EMMA’s work involves four priority issues for the Hudson Valley including invasive species, climate change, deer overabundance, and habitat fragmentation. The goal of the EMMA Invasive Species Working Group is to collaborate with organizations such as PRISM to help gather information about invasive species to inform strategic management. Exchange knowledge between land managers, researchers and the public to enable successful invasive species management. This talk will present an introduction to EMMA. Lessons Learned from Implementing Statewide Roaming Invasive Species Management Teams

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Sarah Travalio, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation 51 Beecher Hill Rd WALLKILL, New York 12589-3300, United States sarah.travalio@parks.ny.gov 845-625-4650 Nick Marcet, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation; Matt Brincka, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation The world of invasive species management is ever-changing. Management techniques are continually being tested, evaluated and re-evaluated as new scientific research emerges to guide methods of treatment and control. While management decisions are often informed by the latest emerging research and data, it is equally important for land managers to consider the on-the-ground lessons that are being learned through trial and error by field staff involved in hands-on control efforts. For nearly a decade, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has utilized seasonal field staff to survey for, document, and manage invasive plant and animal species throughout the state. This session will focus on the work of State Parks’ invasive species field crews, and the ways in which experience gained in the field has served to inform staff in developing effective techniques for invasive species control. Standardizing Management Plans in State Parks Falon Neske, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12207, United States Falon.Neske@Parks.ny.gov 518-474-6519 The NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) mission focuses on protecting natural areas and historic sites all while balancing recreational opportunities for patrons. Invasive species are just one of many elements to consider when upholding that mission. Emphasis on invasive species management has varied amongst our facilities, due in part by the time and resources needed to compose management plans. OPRHP’s Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning has composed an agency-wide invasive species management plan template. This easily adaptable tool was designed to increase the feasibility of invasive species planning at parks across the regions. The template encourages standardized data collection, highlights the need for invasive species education and outreach, and emphasizes the importance adaptive management planning. This poster will focus on the successes and lessons learned by the Division while creating an agency-wide invasive species management plan template. Three Gorges Project: Invasive Species Control and Restoration Chenga Drury, NYS OPRHP 2221 Taughannock Park Road Trumansburg, New York 14886, United States chenga.drury@parks.ny.gov 607-387-7041 Becky Sibner, NYS OPRHP The Three Gorges: Invasive Species Control and Native Species Restoration, two-year grant funded project through the Great Lakes Restoration initiative (GLRI) aims to control invasive plant species within three gorges in New York State Parks, focusing on tributaries of Cayuga Lake, and affecting the greater Lake Ontario and Great Lakes watershed. The target species: Pale swallowwort (Vincetoxicum rossicum), Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), porcelainberry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata), Phragmites (Phragmites australis), and Hemlock woolly

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adelgid (adelges tsugae) were chosen due to their ability to establish along riparian corridors and spread seeds via waterways. Pale swallowwort is managed both manually and chemically, in areas where infestations are too dense for manual removal. Chemical treatments utilize foliar spray of glyphosate or triclopyr. Japanese knotweed, porcelainberry, and Phragmites have not been found to respond to manual control efforts in the past, and are now controlled via stem injection or foliar spray of glyphosate. Hemlock woolly adelgid is controlled via stem injection or basal bark spray of dinotefuran and imidacloprid. Chemical control efforts will be conducted by a certified pesticide applicator. Manual removal efforts and surveys and early detection monitoring over the 1,264 will be conducted by a team of seasonal employees hired as a FORCES Stewardship Corps. FORCES interns (unpaid) will continue manual removals and surveying and mapping during the fall and spring semesters. The outcome will be reduction of invasive plants, increased biodiversity and community resilience, protection of threatened species and significant natural communities, and survey data to inform adaptive monitoring strategies. How NYNHP Data Influences OPRHP Projects to Protect Heritage Elements Joshua Vogel, Student Conservation Association 51 Beecher Hill Road Wallkill, New York 12589, United States joshua.vogel@parks.ny.gov 210-462-6387 Matthew Brincka, Office of Parks, Recreation, Historical Preservation; Nicholas Marcet, Office of Parks, Recreation, Historical Preservation; Sarah Travalio, Office of Parks, Recreation, Historical Preservation The effects of an invasive species on an ecosystem can result in reducing biodiversity by driving out native plants through competition. Invasive species are capable of replacing a diverse ecosystem by eliminating the native species. In collaboration, The NY Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation (OPRHP) have established a relationship between data and conservation. The NYNHP has been maintaining a collection database of rare species, or heritage elements, found throughout the state of New York. OPRHP has utilized the data produced by the NYNHP to organize Invasive Species Strike Teams to manage invasive species that threaten the existence of rare species within state parks. This coordination has assisted in prioritizing Strike Team projects around New York state parks, allowing for the protection of these rare species. Balancing Act: Prioritizing Treatments of Hemlock Trees NYS Parks and Historic Sites Nick Marcet, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation 51 Beecher Hill Rd WALLKILL, New York 12589-3300, United States nicholas.marcet@parks.ny.gov 845-905-6020 Matt Brincka, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation The Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a species well renowned and it faces threats from multiple invasive insects and climate change. One invasive pest, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae), has severely impacted hemlock trees and has been associated with wide-scale tree decline and death. To best utilize limited resources, hemlock stands must be prioritized for treatment. In consultation with NY Natural Heritage Program and referencing related documents from other states, NYS Parks and Historic Sites developed a set of prioritization criteria for treating hemlocks within State Parks and Historic Sites, trying to balance health and safety for staff and patrons, biodiversity values, critical aesthetic areas, local ecology, and early detection. This prioritization criteria guides how NYS Parks and Historic Sites directs staff and funding resources when working on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.

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A Spotted Wing Drosophila Trap Network and Distribution Mapping System to Inform and Improve Fruit Pest Management Decisions Juliet Carroll, Cornell University NYS IPM Program 607 W. North St. Geneva, New York 14456, USA jec3@cornell.edu 315-787-2430 Joseph LaForest, Southern IPM Center Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive insect from East Asia, destroys unprotected, susceptible fruit crops and, in 2012, it devastated New York’s berry crops. SWD lays eggs directly into ripening fruit. After a few days, infested fruit dimples, shrivels, and disintegrates. To protect fruit, growers must use insecticides throughout harvest, with high economic and environmental costs. Research suggested growers could wait to spray insecticide until SWD was found in traps in a regional location. A statewide monitoring network that delivered SWD information on the web was set up with Cornell Cooperative Extension educators to provide early warning of SWD arrival in over 20 counties. Operating since 2014, berry plantings are monitored and SWD trap catch alerts are posted on the SWD blog, reaching over 300 berry growers. A distribution map displays cooperators’ contributed data via the Southern IPM Center Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDD MapS). Information on SWD IPM and insecticide quick guides are made available in a timely manner via the blog. The network uses the best monitoring methods, as research advances. Researchers across the U.S. have access to the NY SWD monitoring data through EDD MapS. The SWD trap network gives growers accurate, timely information about SWD presence and risk via the SWD blog, the distribution map, and the Cornell Fruit Resources SWD webpages. Growers have gained knowledge about SWD biology, monitoring, sampling fruit, insecticides, and alternative management tactics through the SWD network. Pathway to Action: IPM Invasive Species Resources Joellen Lampman, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County 24 Martin Road Voorheesville, Alabama 12186, USA jkz6@cornell.edu 518-441-1303 Jennifer Grant, NYS IPM; Elizabeth Lamb, NYS IPM How do the producers and citizens of New York State learn how to identify and manage emerging and invasive pests? The staff of the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program provide a wide variety of information on invasive species in agricultural, landscape and structural situations through diverse methods. For each of the agricultural commodities we cover – Fruit, Vegetables, Livestock and Field Crops, and Ornamentals – there are grower-oriented factsheets on invasive pests like spotted wing drosophila, allium leafminer, western bean cutworm, and Norway spruce shoot gall midge available electronically through our website. On the Community side of IPM, we have factsheets on invaders like the brown marmorated stink bug, a Flickr album devoted to photos of invasives, and posts on invasives through our social media outlets like our Think IPM blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. Videos from our 2017 conference on Invasive Species are posted on our YouTube channel and accessed through our dedicated Invasive Species webpage. NYS IPM is involved with state agencies on emerging invasive issues like spotted lanternfly, before they can affect agricultural and community audiences. Our research projects on lily leaf beetle, Asian worms, invasive crane flies, water hemp, and other agricultural and community pest species provides new information on these pests and how to manage them. The interaction of NYS IPM with producers, pest management staff, Extension educators, and the general public give us a platform to connect science to action in the field of invasive species.

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Arctic Marine Shipping & Non Indigenous Species: A Canadian Perspective Kayla Grey, University of Ottawa 30 Marie-Curie Private, Gendron Rm.180 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9B4, Canada k.grey@uottawa.ca 613-562-5800 Dr. Jackie Dawson, University of Ottawa The Canadian Arctic is experiencing environmental shifts in response to climate change and in turn economic expansions throughout the region (Dawson et al. 2018). While the development of new Arctic shipping routes provides opportunities it also poses new risks to this previously untouched environment. One such risk is the potential introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) (Niimi 2004).The biological and socio-economic impacts of NIS can be immense, in their ability to out-compete native species, alter food webs, and directly or indirectly contribute to economic losses. Marine organisms enter a host region through three broad mechanisms: importing of goods, transportation vectors, and natural spread from neighboring regions. Within the scope of the Canadian Arctic, all three mechanisms are at play with ship mediated NIS dispersions. In order to manage a threat of NIS introductions one needs to determine the associated risk of introduction. One management strategy for consideration is a vector based approach, in which an entire assemblage of potential species introductions can be managed, in this case, by managing the transportation vectors of ships. This research aims to determine ballast mediated invasion risk by characterized the individual probabilities of successful arrival, survival and establishment using ballast water discharge data and environmental similarity between ports. The potential magnitude of consequence of each introduction event will be evaluated based on the number of high impact NIS recorded for each source port. Understanding the invasion process of NIS is essential for adapting management strategies and plans to mitigate arrivals and establishment of harmful organisms. Growing Undergraduate and Community Partnerships: Creating Learning, Research, and Educational Opportunities to Advance Invasive Species Awareness and Management Mary Beth Kolozsvary, Siena College, Dept. Environmental Studies and Sciences 515 Loudon Rd Loudonville, New York 12211, US mkolozsvary@siena.edu 518-782-6968 Jean Mangun, Siena College, Dept. Environmental Studies and Sciences The introduction and spread of non-native species cause tremendous ecological and economic harm. Despite efforts to educate the public on invasive species issues, there remains a general lack of understanding of the magnitude of invasive species' negative effects on natural communities. To address this lack of understanding, the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Siena College has collaborated with community partners (e.g., NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, New York Natural Heritage Program, Capital-Mohawk Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management, Town of Colonie Conservation Advisory Council) and have offered numerous research, internship, and outreach and education opportunities for undergraduates. These efforts have involved: designing courses on Invasive Species; learning modules and projects in related courses (e.g., Ecosystem Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Interpretation); research on assessment and distribution of invasive species on campus; and exploratory and greenhouse studies on abiotic and biotic determinants on distribution of garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). Students in Environmental Interpretation designed lesson plans for K-12 students, educational posters, and held a public educational event on invasive species. Several student internships involved working with community partners in the Town of Colonie to map invasive species on key natural areas and make priority management recommendations. The topic of invasive

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species has been an ideal framework to provide numerous experiential learning opportunities for undergraduates while expanding community partnerships. Creating A Model for Engaging Land Managers to Release and Monitor Biocontrol in NY Sharon N. Bachman, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County 21 So. Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052, USA sin2@cornell.edu 716-652-5400 Laura Bailey, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County; Carrie Brown-Lima, Cornell University; Samantha Schultz, Cornell University; Arlene Wilson, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County Black and pale swallow-worts are highly invasive plant species that negatively impact agricultural and natural lands. In 2017, the leaf-feeding moth, Hypena opulenta, was approved for release as a biocontrol agent in the US. As releases of this bio-control are just starting in New York, we have the ability to establish a streamlined protocol, based on protocols developed by USDA researchers, to engage land managers and agricultural producers in entering data into the NYS Invasive Species Database (iMapInavasives). Project collaborators are working closely with NY iMapInvasives to provide a user-friendly data interface, based on the developed monitoring protocol, which will collect release details, pre- and post-release vegetation monitoring, and presence/absence of the biocontrol agents at and around the release site. In year two and three of the project, the project team will monitor five cage release sites to demonstrate the monitoring protocol and serve as training sites. Our effort involves collaboration with researchers and partners within New York’s comprehensive invasive species infrastructure including NYS DEC Invasive Species Coordination Unit, Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISMs), Extension educators working in invasive species and agriculture and the NYS IPM Program. Through this project, land managers and land owners will receive the information they need to procure and release swallow-wort bio-control agents and contribute to data collection helping researchers understand impacts resulting from the releases. This project will be used as a model that can be replicated and adapted as other biological control agents for invasive species become available in New York. Where do you start when a problem is overwhelming? Becoming Strategic in Managing Invasive Plants on National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast Laura Eaton, U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 100 Merrimack Drive Newington, New Hampshire 3801, USA laura_eaton@fws.gov 978-572-5638 Nathan Bush, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Jennifer Casey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The management of invasive plants on refuges is a critical component of habitat management for many of the National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in the Northeast. Every year refuges are faced with new species, expanding infestations, and declining staffs and budgets. It is imperative that refuges become more strategic in addressing their invasive plant challenges. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service national team of regional invasives coordinators has agreed to embrace an adaptive management model to guide invasive plant management. A series of tools have been developed to assist refuge biologists in planning their invasives management using the model. The steps of the model include: 1.Create a list of known invasive plants on the refuge by habitat or management unit. 2.Prioritize management areas based on vulnerability to invasive plant impacts. 3.Prioritize the plants within the priority areas for inventory. 4.Inventory and assess the distribution of priority plants beginning with the priority areas.

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5.Prioritize plants for management. 6.Develop SMART1 management targets (objectives) for the priority plants. 7.Implement management through threat reduction strategies and management plans. 8.Monitor the response to treatment. This presentation will introduce the model and the tools we have developed for each step. We suggest this approach may be useful to land managers both within and outside the National Wildlife Refuge System. 1SMART=Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Results-oriented, Time Fixed Long-Term Efficacy of Underwater Acoustics to Deter Bighead Carp in a Concrete Pond James J. Wamboldt, USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center 2630 Fanta Reed Rd La Crosse,, Wisconsin 54603, USA jwamboldt@usgs.gov 608-406-9008 Kelsie A. Murchy, University of Victoria, Department of Biology; Jayme M. Stone, USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; Jessica C. Stanton, USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; Nicholas M. Swyers, USGS, Wester Fisheries Research Center; Tyson W. Hatton - USGS, Wester Fisheries Research Center; Marybeth K. Brey - USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center Bigheaded carps, bighead carp Hypophthalmichthys nobilis and silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, were first imported to the U.S. in the early 1970’s, subsequently escaped and have become a threat to the ecology and economy of the invaded region. Their expansion throughout the Mississippi River basin now threatens the Laurentian Great Lakes. This has prompted the development of control systems to alter their movement and behavior to minimize the risk of invading the Great Lakes. One method currently being developed is the use of underwater acoustics to deter upstream movement. Playback of sound from a 100 hp boat motor has been shown to evoke negative phonotaxis in bigheaded carps, but long-term efficacy of the acoustic stimulus is unknown. We tested the effectiveness of this acoustic stimulus to exclude bighead carp from a specific location using extended and repeated sound exposures. Bighead carp behavioral response to the acoustic stimulus was quantified using acoustic telemetry in modified 0.04-ha concrete ponds. We hypothesized that bighead carp would initially avoid the underwater acoustic stimulus and spend more time in the quieter regions of the pond, but their response would diminish over time. We will present the results from this study and potential implications to bigheaded carp management. Initiating Behavior Change To Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species Spread in New York Mary E. Greagan, NYS DEC Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy Master's Student B.T. Wildlife Management A. A. S. Fisheries and Wildlife Technology mary.greagan@gmail.com 518-729-9804 Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to native biodiversity. As Invasive species continue to impact our ecosystems, it is critical that citizens take action to prevent the introduction and spread of these species. Raising awareness about invasive species is a step toward community involvement, but we intended to promote behavioral change with our education and outreach efforts. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Invasive Species Coordination Section partnered with Beyond Attitude Consulting and Incentive to connect with boaters, anglers, and water recreationists across New York. We advocated for behavior shifts towards practices that prevent aquatic invasive species spread, while eliminating barriers preventing such change. Methods of implementing the behavior shifts include surveying New Yorkers about their habits in aquatic recreation (to assess

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behavior before and after implementing the new messaging), educating recreationists about preventive practices and securing a commitment that recreationists would do their part to prevent further spread. We have adapted our communications materials and our watercraft inspection program to develop social norms and gather commitments related to stewardship and behaviors related to reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.