[Unknown grass / possible aquatic plant?]

Native!  This is horsetail (Equisetum), probably field horsetail (E. arvense).  No worries about it being invasive, but it's definitely aggressive--and controlling it is pretty darn difficult, as it doesn't respond to most herbicides and grows like crazy.  They're likely better off figuring out how to garden WITH it than against it.

[Not quite sure what this is...]

Looks like wild parsnip to me. Tell them to be cautious & rinse off; it can cause chemical burns!

[Fast growing tree?]

Mulberry, likely non-native (sometimes invasive) white mulberry, Morus alba.

[Heat-treated firewood]

Thanks to an interested partner and the advice of experts from across the state (special thanks to DNR FRD, MDARD, and the Forestry Assistance Program), ISN created this quick reference guide regarding how firewood can be heat-treated to no longer bear the threat of moving invasive species.

See attached!  The "Downloads" page wasn't working at the moment, but I'll put the PDF there as well soon.

Firewood heat treat.pdf

[Knotweed Root Barrier Membrane - U.S. Examples?]

I haven't heard about them in the US, and would be pretty skeptical--with knotweeds sprouting through concrete and asphalt, and anecdotal evidence of even puncturing trailer tires (the landowner who told me that didn't get photos, I'm very upset), I would be REALLY impressed if they found a barrier that really worked.

[Round goby?]

@Sarah LeSage or Jane Perrino or another aquatics person is probably best able to answer this, but it sure looks like the round gobies I've seen.

[Knotweed treatments]

Unfortunately, not really any updates.  We've moved away from doing cut-stem and into doing injections due to the complications of disposal, but we've only been doing injections for about a year, and don't have much to report yet.

[Concerned Neighbor - plant growing through fence]

Four of the images are indeed Japanese knotweed.  The fifth (with flowers) is an invasive honeysuckle, likely Lonicera tartarica.

Killing knotweed on just the messenger's property likely won't work, as it shares a root system with the neighbor; they will need to work with their neighbor to manage the whole stand together.

[Hogweed?]

Definitely not hogweed, but I don't have a lot of guesses for what it could be either; ask for another photo once it's flowering?

[Crown vetch]

It's a very common cover-crop, and was recommended until very recently by all sorts of university and government entities.

[Notification Test]

Hi Claire,

I AM subscribed, but I didn't get an email yet.

 

EDIT:  I was just too fast.

[Notification Test]

Hi Claire,

I AM subscribed, but I didn't get an email yet.

[Herbicide and Wildlife BMPs]

FYI, this resource has moved here:
http://www.cal-ipc.org/resources/library/publications/herbicidesandwildlife/

It now requires a basic "sign in" (contact info) so they can track who's using the resource.

[Black Swallowwort Treatment]

@Drew Rayner also has experience with swallowwort treatments.

[Innovative Technology: Water hyacinth]

And Florida wonders why it has problems... 

[Rare or Endangered Species App similar to MISIN?]

In addition, it's something to be cautious about; rare plants can attract too many visitors, leading them to be "loved to death" or even vandalized.  They're probably best off telling a local DNR office.

[Rare or Endangered Species App similar to MISIN?]

The closest thing I can think of would be iNaturalist, which seems to be taking the ecology world by storm; it's not official, though, like MISIN, just a tracking app.

[ISN Seasonal Jobs]

See our posting on MISC here:

Or visit our website for the full job posting and application instructions

[Jobs: ISN Seasonal Crew Leader and Crew Members]

The Invasive Species Seasonal Crew Leader and Crew Members (2) work with the Coordinator to implement the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant, which funds the position.   Primary responsibilities working with partner organizations to control terrestrial invasive plants throughout the region, working with private land owners, and engaging volunteers.
Pay:  $10-12/hr (crew), $12-14/hr (leader)
Deadline:  8am Monday, February 5

Visit ISN's website for application instructions and to view the full job postings.

[Interpretive signs for Japanese knotweed]

Ok, I uploaded two doorhanger options from ISN, both with big blank spots on the back to slap a sticker on with your CISMA's info.  They're in the Downloads section devoted to knotweed, or here:

Japanese knotweed

Generic knotweed

We don't currently have permanent signage developed, but a winter project is to get more of our outreach materials up in the Downloads section!

[Nursery Suggestions]

Thanks Fallon!  If we're awarded the grant, we'll definitely be using this list.

[Bamboo Treatment Advice for Landowners]

Luckily, there's not THAT MUCH bamboo statewide, but unfortunately that means not many of us have much experience with it.  I'd say that guide from Clemson is pretty accurate (dig what you can, DON'T COMPOST, use herbicides), from what I know of bamboo issues, but perhaps @Phyllis Higman or  @Drew Rayner have some other ideas, since we have the bamboo in West Michigan that we all saw at the field trip?

Good luck, share what you learn!

[Nursery Suggestions]

Thanks Tyler!

[Treatment Contractors]

This thread is a good place to start:

 

[Identification help: Pokeweed / Knotweed]

Agree with CSK