Early Detection/Rapid Response Contacts

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MIPN EDRR Regional Contacts   http://www.mipn.org/EDDRContacts.html 

Illinois - contact Jody Shimp, Regional Administrator, Division of Natural Heritage, Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 618-435-8138 ext. 127 or email  jody.shimp@illinois.gov

Indiana - contact the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab, Purdue University at 765-494-7071 or email ppdl@purdue.edu or call 1-866-NOEXOTIC

Iowa - contact Aron Flickinger, Invasive Species Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources at 515-233-8067 or email Aron.Flickinger@dnr.state.ia.us

Michigan - contact Phyllis J. Higman, Botanist, Associate Program Leader, Michigan Natural Features Inventory at 517-373-6983 or email higmanp@michigan.gov

Minnesota – for aquatics contact Luke Skinner, Invasive Species Program, Minnesota Department of Natural resources at 651-259-5140 or email luke.skinner@dnr.state.mn.us, for terrestrial plants contact Blane White, MN Invasive plant early detection rapid response program coordinator
Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 651-201-6578 or email blane.white@state.mn.us

Missouri – contact Tim Smith, Resource Scientist-Botanist, Missouri Department of Conservation at 573-522-4115 ext. 3200 or email tim.smith@mdc.mo.gov

Ohio - contact Melissa Moser, Invasive Plant Coordinator,Division Natural Areas and Preserves, Ohio Department of Natural Resources at 614-265-6439 or email melissa.moser@dnr.state.oh.us

Ontario - contact 1-800-563-7711 (free in Ontario) or email www.invadingspecies.com , a partnership between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

Wisconsin  - contact Kelly Kearns, Endangered Resources Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at 608-267-5066 or email kelly.kearns@wisconsin.gov

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