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  1. Notice: MISIN Bulk Uploading

    in MISIN

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    Hi everyone - we are experiencing some issues with the report@misin.msu.edu e-mail...

    If you are having trouble or received a bounce notification after sending e-mails to this address, please e-mail me your bulk uploads directly!

    Thank you

  2. Innovative Technology: Water hyacinth

    in General Discussion

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    Amusing video for the day ...

    So, October 1st marks the 35th anniversary of EPCOT opening and they just released this old promo video from 1981 showcasing the park and all of the advance technology that went into it including using the "once pesky" water hyacinth to treat waste water on the property as well as produce methane gas for energy. :)

     

     

  3. National Invasive Species Council Call for Papers

    in Meetings and Events

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    The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) has been directed to undertake a National Invasive Species Assessment (NISA) for the United States. Executive Order 13751 indicates that NISC shall “undertake a National Invasive Species Assessment…that evaluates the impact of invasive species on major U.S. assets, including food security, water resources, infrastructure, the environment, human, animal, and plant health, natural resources, cultural identity and resources, and military readiness, from ecological, social, and economic perspectives.” The NISC Secretariat is thus seeking contributions to the first version of the NISA. This will be accomplished through a special issue of the journal Biological Invasions.

     

    https://invasivespecies.submittable.com/submit

  4. Phragmites Boat Tour

    in Saginaw Bay Shoreline Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area

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    Learn about the effects of invasive Phragmites on recreation and the ecosystem of Saginaw Bay from the deck of a charter fishing boat. Local naturalists will explain the issues caused by invasive Phragmites and showcase areas where treatment has effectively Killed the Majority of the infestation. These free tours last approximately ½ hour and are family-friendly. Each day will focus on a different treatment area.

    Friday , SEPT. 29
    8 am-5 pm
    Hampton Township treatment site
    Tours leaving every ½ hour from the
    Finn Road Boat Launch
    2300 N Finn Rd
    Essexville, MI 48732

     

    SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
    8 am-5 pm
    Vanderbilt Park treatment site
    Tours leaving every ½ hour from the
    Quanicassee Boat Launch
    4102 Barney Dr
    Fairegrove, MI 48733


    SUNDAY , OCT. 1
    8 am-5 pm
    Standish treatment site
    Tours leaving every ½ hour from the
    Eagle Bay Marina
    1893 Sagatoo Road,
    Standish, MI 48658

    Phragmites Boat Tour-2.pdf

  8. Discussion: GMO corn as an invasive?

    in General Discussion

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    Hello all,

    We received a message today from a concerned citizen asking an interesting question that I feel would make for some great discussion.

     

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    Could you explain to me why GMO corn, considering it pollinates non GMO corn, like my sweet corn,  is not considered an invasive species

     

    Thoughts? Comments? 

  18. Finding / mapping / treating MISIN sites

    in Mapping and Data

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    On 6/15/2016 at 9:07 AM, Andrew Laws BCK-CISMA said:

    Hello Claire,

    I was wondering if you had a timeline for the MISIN treating app? 

    Andrew,

    It is in the testing phase right now. We'd like to get it out there but it seems like it may end up getting rolled out towards the end of the year at our annual partner meeting in November/December. That way everyone will be aware of it starting next field season. I will check on though because I am not 100% sure what the roll out plan is. We will be able to add past data in so once it is rolled out, any treatment data that was collected this year or in previous years will be added to the database.

    Bare in mind, it will not a smartphone app like we have for reporting. This will be just web based seeing that users will need to generate polygons and such. There may be an app down the road but there are no plans at the moment. 

  20. Finding / mapping / treating MISIN sites

    in Mapping and Data

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    I certainly do not know the details on how other groups gather this information but on the MISIN side of things...The treatment tracking application that we have been working on may come in handy for situations like this where you might need the property owner information. We have 2 features (site polygon / site point) that will contain attribute data for the property owner information (provided by the user). This way people will be able to search for a misin record and see if there is a corresponding treatment site with the property owner information. Right now MISIN can only geo-locate an address/address range but not information pertaining to the actual parcel.

  21. Invasive Species Grant Opportunity - And More!

    in Community News

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    Invasive Species Grant Opportunity - And More!
    Michigan DNR sent this bulletin at 05/03/2016 10:02 AM EDT
    invasive species banner
    Michigan Invasive Species
    State announces Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program funding opportunities for 2016
    Invasive Species Grant Handbook CoverFunding proposals for 2016 are now being accepted through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent and control invasive species in Michigan.

    Potential applicants can now find the 2016 Grants Handbook and register for the May 12 informational webinar on the grant program online at www.michigan.gov/invasivespecies. Pre-proposals will be accepted through June 15 and requested full proposals are due by September 15, 2016. Read the full announcement for the 2016 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.

    DNR advises caution to prevent spread of oak wilt disease
    To prevent oak wilt from spreading to healthy trees, don’t prune or wound oaks between April 15 and July 15. The spread of oak wilt occurs during this time of year as beetles move spores from fungal fruiting structures on the trees killed last year by oak wilt to wounds on healthy oaks. As warmer weather melts away snow and ice, the beetles that move oak wilt become active. Learn more about preventing the spread of oak wilt.

    Are you registered for the AIS Landing Blitz?
    There’s still time to sign up to be a part of this summer’s Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz from July 1 – 10, 2016. To find out more about this opportunity to reach boaters and anglers at your local boating access site, visit the AIS Landing Blitz webpage.

    Are invasive plants threatening your lake?
    New video shows how joining the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch can help
    Invasive aquatic plants can be bad news for your lake, as high densities of these unwanted species can negatively affect fish populations and reduce recreational opportunities. Michigan DEQ and MiCorps staff teamed up to create this short video which introduces and describes the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch (EAPW) and demonstrates how lake volunteers can identify, monitor, and map four aquatic invasive plant species. Early detection, with the help of the EAPW, can lead to a rapid response which is critical to preventing or managing invasions in your lake.

    You can view this video and other short, informational videos that demonstrate how to complete some of the other MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program water quality parameters at https://micorps.net/lake-monitoring/lake-training/. (Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to view the new EAPW video.) Questions or comments related to the video may be directed to Dr. Jo Latimore (MSU/MiCorps staff) at latimor1@msu.edu.

     

  22. Job Opening: Lake St. Clair Coordinator

    in Community News

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    The position will focus on coordinating a partnership of local, regional, state and federal  agencies, non-governmental organizations and property owners to stop the spread of five invasive plants including: Phragmites, Black Swallow Wort, Japanese Knotweed, European Frog-bit and Flowering Rush around Lake St. Clair.

    Job Opening: Lake St. Clair Coordinator

    A full-time, grant-funded coordinator is being sought to facilitate and coordinate the activities of the Lake St. Clair CISMA through October 2017. This is a leadership position that focuses on facilitating implementation of a multi-partner, multi-county invasive species management strategy and associated ecological restoration initiatives. More info: https://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/lake-st-clair-coordinator

  23. FW: Water chestnut biocontrol - host specificity test plant list review request

    in Best Management Practices (BMP) and Treatment

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    Hi All:

     

    we have obtained funding from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (through the NY Invasive Species Research Institute) to continue our work on developing biological control of water chestnut (Trapa natans).  We have also obtained an important permit form USDA/APHIS to bring the most promising biological control agent, the leaf beetle Galerucella birmanica, into quarantine at Cornell University.  

     

    Our work over the next few years will be assessing the host specificity of G. birmanica and developing impact and assessment procedures should the insect be released.  The most important step at this point is finalizing the host specificity test plant list. We have developed a draft list (attached) and we are asking you to review the list and provide comments and feedback back to me by the end of April.  I also appreciate if you forward this document through your own networks or to individuals who may have expertise in aquatic plants or biological control.  Once we have received feedback we will create a revised document and then submit it to the Technical Advisory Group for the Introduction of Weed Biocontrol Agents (TAG) for approval. 

     

    We greatly appreciate your help.  Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions or concerns.  Best wishes, Bernd

     

    Dr. Bernd Blossey
    Associate Professor
    Department of Natural Resources
    206 Fernow Hall, Cornell University
    Ithaca, NY 14853    , USA
    phone: +607.227.1572
    fax: +607.255.0349
    web: www.invasiveplants.net

     

    Host specificity testing for Galerucella birmanica.docx

  24. 2016 Michigan Watershed Summit

    in Community News

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    2016 Michigan Watershed Summit


    Eagle Eye Banquet Facility
    15500 Chandler Road - East Lansing
    Events

    Date/Time
    Date(s) - 03/29/2016
    All Day

    Location
    Eagle Eye Banquet Facility

    Here are just a few of the presentations that will be at this year’s summit:

    • Lisa Brush, The Stewardship Network: Aquatic Invasive Plants and CISMAs
    • Brian Jonckhere, Livingston County Drain Commissioner: Drain Code 101: “They can do what?”
    • Andrea Wendt, Shiawassee Conservation District: Septic System Assistance Program: Helping People Help Their Watershed, One Septic System at a Time
    • Sara Holden, DEQ Water Resources Division: Michigan Inland Lake Harmful Algal Blooms
    • And much more…


    The purposes of this summit include:

    • Bringing together as many of Michigan’s watershed groups as possible
    • Providing an opportunity for speakers from other organizations to share information and updates
    • Giving these groups a chance to interact with and learn from each other
    • Facilitating discussion on current status, concerns and outlooks regarding Michigan’s water environment

    The 2016 event is being hosted by the Michigan Water Environment Association in partnership with the Michigan DEQ. Please contact Karlyn Wickham at karlyn@mi-wea.org for more information.

  25. 2016 AIS Landing Blitz - Save the Date/Registration

    in Community News

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    Michigan’s third annual aquatic invasive species "Landing Blitz" outreach event is scheduled for July 1 through July 10, 2016 as part of Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week and you’re invited to participate! 

    The Landing Blitz is a collaborative outreach campaign to raise awareness about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through recreational boating and related activities. This year’s Landing Blitz will build on the previous events (We had 52 host locations in 2015!).  Local volunteer partners will deliver consistent messaging about preventing the introduction and spread of AIS from the movement of watercraft and equipment between water bodies at both public and private boating access sites throughout the state. Media involvement (press releases, local news stories, etc.) will also be used to create a larger impact.

    More specifically, local partners such as lake associations, conservation districts, Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) and others will be empowered to meet with boaters during the event period to deliver messaging that includes:

    ·         “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” and “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!”

    ·         Clean Boats Clean Waters program awareness and principles

    ·         Boat washing & equipment decontamination procedures (with and without a mobile or permanent wash station)

    ·         Reporting protocols for watch list species and others

    ·         Awareness of specific regulations (Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act PA 451 of 1994, Fisheries Order 245 Fish Disease Control, etc.)

    ·         Proper bait disposal

    We’re inviting you and/or your organization to volunteer as a Landing Blitz host at a boating access site in your local area on at least one day during the event period (July 1 – July 10). In return, we’ll help coordinate statewide participation, messaging and promotion of the event. When you sign up you’ll receive talking points, templates for press releases, and be invited to attend an informational teleconference call for all interested participants in the weeks prior to the event.  Additionally, outreach and promotional materials such as signs, event-themed microfiber towels, etc. will be provided as giveaways for use during the event.

    As a participant, you’ll need to commit to hosting the event at a local boating access site on the date/s and time of your choosing within the event period and provide at least a couple volunteers to interact with boaters and deliver messaging during the event.  You can view a brief video recap from previous years here.

    With your help, the AIS Landing Blitz will encourage recreational boaters to take action to prevent AIS and help raise awareness for this important issue in Michigan.

    Registration as a location host is open until May 31, 2016. To officially register for the event, send Kevin Walters (WaltersK3@michigan.gov) an email with the following information:

    Your name & affiliation
    Contact information
    Event location (County, waterbody, and name of boat ramp if possible)
    Intended event date/s

    Kevin will follow up with you as more information becomes available!

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