2010 Minnesota-Wisconsin Invasive Species Conference

logo for the 2010 Minnesota-Wisconsin Invasive Species Conference

November 8-10

Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel, St. Paul, Minnesota

Video Presentations of the 2010 Invasive Plant Management Workshop held at the Chicago Botanic Garden in February.  Click on the agenda item you would like to view.  Presentations covered chemical control of many widespread invasive plants in IL, Tansy, Leafy spurge, IPM for Reed Canary Grass, novel approaches to Buckthorn control, wick applicators, and general aquatic plant management.  

If the presentation you are interested in is not available, please contact individual authors as posted in the Abstract Book.

If the talk title is not linked, the speaker did not give permission for his or her presentation to be posted on the MIPN website or MIPN never received a copy of the presentation.

Plenary Sessions

Advancing a State Level Invasive Species Program – Troy Weldy, The Nature Conservancy – New York

Detection of Asian Carp (Hypopthalmichthys molitrix and H. Nobilis) Invasion Front in Chicago Area Waterway System Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) – W. Lindsay Chadderton, Great Lakes Project, The Nature Conservancy

The National Buzz: Politics, Trends & Opportunities – Janet Clark, Sweetgrass Consulting

Monday Afternoon Sessions

Weed Laws and Policies - Kellogg I

The Revised Minnesota Noxious Weed Law – Anthony B. Cortilet, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Wisconsin’s New Comprehensive Invasive Species Rule – Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota’s State Management Plan for Invasive Species – Jay Rendall*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Luke Skinner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Principles of Invasion Biology and Their Role in Invasive Species Management – Robert Venette*, USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Nadilia N. Gomez Raboteaux, University of Minnesota

Invasive Earthworm Impacts on Ground-Nesting Songbirds in Northern Hardwood Forests – Scott Loss*, University of Minnesota, Robert B. Blair, University of Minnesota

Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Invasion & Impacts: Implications for Management & Restoration – Laura Philips-Mao, University of Minnesota

Using Technology to Prevent Invasive Species Introduction at Boat Accesses – Ronald Faust*, Gull Chain Of Lakes Association, Eric Lindberg*, Environmental Sentry Protection, LLC

Effects of Fishing Tournaments in Minnesota’s Laurentian Region – Drew Christianson, University of Minnesota

Invasive Aquatic Species on Our Door Step: The Need For Vigilant Neighbors – Martha Balfour*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jennifer Hauxwell, Alison Mikulyuk, Michelle Nault and Scott van Egeren, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Seasonal Water Quality Patterns in Curlyleaf Pondweed Plots – William F. James, Eau Galle Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

Invasion Trajectories and Population Trends of Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) in Wisconsin – Scott van Egeren*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jennifer Hauxwell, Alison Mikulyuk and Michelle Nault, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Control of Dormancy in Curlyleaf Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus L.) Turions – D. Jo Heuschele*, University of Minnesota, Florence Gleason, University of Minnesota

Determining Treatment Areas for Curlyleaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil – Steve McComas*, Blue Water Science, Jo Stuckert, Blue Water Science

Past, Present, and Future Efforts to Manage Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) in Minnesota – Darrin Hoverson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Management in Minnesota – Joe Eisterhold, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Identification and Management of Weedy Umbels – Courtney LeClair, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Narrowleaf Bittercress (Cardamine impatiens) – A Newly Recognized Invasive Plant in Minnesota – Katie Farber, Fortin Consulting, Inc.

Japanese Stiltgrass Ecology and Management: A Report from the Stiltgrass Summit – Katherine M. Howe*, Midwest Invasive Plant Network, Purdue University, Christopher Evans, River to River Cooperative Weed Management Area

Best Management Practices for Terrestrial Invasive Species – Thomas Boos II, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Rights-of-ways and Invasive Species Best Management Practices – Thomas Boos II*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Mike Grisar*, WeEnergies, Highway County Representative, WisDOT, MNDOT, Tim Ramburg*, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, Crystal Koles*, American Transmission Company, Tina Markeson*, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Prevention Through Policy and Partnership – Bonnie L. Harper-Lore, Restoration Ecologist

Outreach Efforts Around Recreational Pathways for Terrestrial Invasive Species – Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Gravel Pit Certification, ATV and Snowmobile Trail Invasive Plant Management – Marsha J. Watland, Becker Soil & Water Conservation District

Invasive Species Prevention through Watercraft Inspection – Maureen Ziskovsky*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Heidi Wolf, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Launching Clean Boats and New Career Opportunities – Teresa W. Wolfe, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Cleaning of Recreational Boats to Slow the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species – John D. Rothlisberger*, USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region, W. Lindsay Chadderton, The Nature Conservancy, Joanna McNulty and David M. Lodge, Center for Aquatic Conservation and University of Notre Dame

Possible Negative Impacts of Hybrid Cattail on Wetlands in South Central Minnesota – Laurence N. Gillette, Three Rivers Park District

Ecological and Genetic Variation of Purple Loosestrife Following Introduction of Biocontrol Agents – Gina L. Quiram, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities

Exploring Molecular Determinants of Invasion in Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) using Metabolomics – Will Menzel*, University of Minnesota

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!TM From Theory to Application – Douglas A. Jensen, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention through Public Awareness: Examples from Minnesota DNR and its Partners – Jay Rendall, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Great Lakes Invasive Species Outreach Partnerships – Pat Conzemius*, Wildlife Forever, Doug Grann*, Wildlife Forever

Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) Management in Minnesota Native Prairies – Roger Becker*, University of Minnesota, Milt Haar, Badlands National Park, S.D., Judy Markl, Luke Skinner, and Laura Van Riper, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Lee Klossner, Brad Kinkaid, Doug Miller, and Elizabeth Jean Katovich, University of Minnesota, J.B. Bright, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Another Tool for the IPM Toolbox? Assessing Wetblade Technology to Manage Canada Thistle – Kevyn Juneau*, Michigan Technological University, Catherine Tarasoff, Michigan Technological University, Ken Graeve, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Controlling Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea stoebe) in NW Minnesota State Parks and Trails – Chris Weir-Koetter, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

If the talk title appears is not linked, the speaker did not give permission for his or her presentation to be posted on the MIPN website or MIPN never received a copy of the presentation.

Plenary Sessions

Climate Change and Invasive Species in Forests of Minnesota and Wisconsin – Lee E. Frelich, Director of the Center for Hardwood Ecology, University of Minnesota

Tuesday Morning Sessions

Herbicides - Kellogg I

Invasive and Noxious Weed Management With Aminopyralid – Byron B. Sleugh*, Dow AgroSciences, LLC, Mary B. Halstvedt, Daniel C. Cummings, Pat L. Burch, William N. Kline, Vernon B. Langston, David Hillger, and Vanelle F. Peterson, Dow

AgroSciences, LLC

Native Forb Tolerance to Aminopyralid (Milestone® VM) Applications for Invasive Weed Control – Mary Halstvedt*, Dow AgroSciences LLC, K. George Beck, Colorado State University, Roger Becker, University Of Minnesota, Celestine Duncan, Weed Management Services, Rodney Lym, North Dakota State University, Peter Rice, University Of Montana-Missoula, Byron Sleugh, Dow AgroSciences LLC

Herbicide Use Questions? Ask the Experts – Bob Masters*, Dow AgroSciences, Mark Renz*, University of Wisconsin-Madison, mrenz@wisc.edu, Louanne Brooks*, IVM Dow AgroSciences, Dale S. Sutherland*, CPS Timberland, Lee Shambeau*, 4 Control Inc.

Forest Pest First Detector a Voluntary Early Detection Program in Minnesota – Angela S. Gupta*, University of Minnesota – Extension, Mark Abrahamson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Val Cervenka and Ken Holman, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Jeff Hahn, Dean Herzfeld, Mike Reichenbach, and Gary Wyatt, University of Minnesota – Extension

Predicting the Distributions of Invasive Plants across Northern Wisconsin – Steve Garske, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, Miles Falck*, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission

Determining the Potential Range of Forest Invaders Using Freely – Available Software and Climate Information – Greg C. Liknes*, USDA Forest Service, Susan J. Crocker and Dacia M. Meneguzzo, USDA Forest Service

Invasive Plant Survey and Modeling to Support Forest Management Planning – Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Jim Rack and Melissa Powers, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Great Lakes Ballast Water Collaborative Update Panel Session – Dale Bergeron*, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program, Craig Middlebrook*, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, U.S. Department of Transportation, Jeff Stollenwerk*, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Susan Sylvester*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Great Ships Initiative: Performance Assessment of a Candidate Ship-Board Treatment System – Euan D. Reavie*, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Mary D. Balcer, Heidi Saillard and Matthew C. TenEyck, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Allegra A. Cangelosi and Nicole L. Mays, Northeast-Midwest Institute, Lisa E. Allinger, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Donald M. Reid, Nepean, Ontario, Tyler Schwerdt, AMI Engineering

Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants in Minnesota: Defining Success – Chip Welling, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Sampling of Herbicide Residuals Confirms Extended Exposure to Low Concentrations of 2,4-D and Triclopyr can Control Eurasian Watermilfoil – John G. Skogerboe*, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Michael D. Netherland and LeeAnn M. Glomski, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center

Aquatic Herbicide Use Patterns: Differences in Restoration, Nuisance Control, and Eradication Strategies – Michael D. Netherland, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

Effects of Whole Lake Early Season 2,4-D on Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) – Michelle Nault*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jennifer Hauxwell, Alison Mikulyuk, and Scott van Egeren, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources John Skogerboe, US Army Corps of Engineers

Reducing Spread of Invasive Species Through In-Line Screening – Lindsey Roberts McKenzie*, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., Donald Lutch and Emily Davis, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Tom Wesolowski, City of Shoreview, Minnesota, William (Jay) Rendall, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Response to Appearance of the Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) in Southeast Wisconsin – Scott van Egeren*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Erin Vennie-Vollrath, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Heidi Bunk, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Aaron Meinke, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Development of Methods to Orally Deliver Biocides to Control or Limit Invasive Aquatic Animals – Terrance D. Hubert*, U.S. Geological Survey, Mark P. Gaikowski, U.S. Geological Survey

Key Points from the 2010 International Symposium on Genetic Biocontrol of Aquatic Invasive Species – Leah M. Sharpe*, University of Minnesota, Anne R. Kapuscinski, Dartmouth University

Reed Canary Grass – Why is it So Successful and How Can it be Controlled? – Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Large Scale Control of Phragmites and Lyme Grass in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan – Mark Martin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) Management for High Diversity Dry Prairies in Minnesota – Wiley S. Buck*, Great River Greening, Karen Schik*, Friends of the Mississippi River, Rich Biske, The Nature Conservancy

Management of Invasive Species of the Prairie – Justin Sykora, Prairie Restorations, Inc.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s New and Established Biological Control Programs – Monika A. Chandler, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Biological Control of Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and Buckthorn: an Update – Elizabeth Jean Katovich*, University of Minnesota, Roger Becker and David Ragsdale, University of Minnesota, Hariet Hinz and Esther Gerber, CABI Biosciences

Luke Skinner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bernd Blossey, Cornell University

Status of Biological Control Development for Several Invasive Wetland and Terrestrial Plants – Brock Woods, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and University of Wisconsin Extension

An Overview of Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) in the United States – Carlos Dominguez, USDA-APHIS-PPQ

Wood and Phloem Feeding Insects in Lake States Forests – John F. Kyhl, USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection

Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Trapping & Treatments in Minnesota – MDA Program Update – Natasha Northrop, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Comparing Planktonic Bacterial Communities in Ship Ballast Water and the Duluth – Superior Harbor – J. B. Welch*, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Randall E. Hicks, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Status of Aquatic Non-Indigenous Species in the Duluth-Superior Harbor – Anett Trebitz*, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Gregory Peterson, Joel Hoffman, John R. Kelly, and Corlis West, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Lake Superior Aquatic Invasive Species Complete Prevention Plan – Amy Thomas*, Battelle, Roger Eberhardt, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Susan Greenwood, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Nancy Stadler-Salt, Environment Canada, Elizabeth LaPlante, United States Environmental Protection Agency

Attempts to Improve Water Quality by Management of Curlyleaf Pondweed in Minnesota – Chip Welling, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Control and Management of Curlyleaf Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) in a Shallow Lake – Udai B. Singh*, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Steve McComas, Blue Water Science, Yvette Christianson and Kelly Dooley, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Evaluation of Lake-wide, Early-season Herbicide Treatments for Controlling Invasive Curlyleaf Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) in Minnesota Lakes – James A. Johnson*, University of Minnesota, Currently of Freshwater Scientific Services, LLC, Raymond M. Newman and Ajay Jones, University of Minnesota

Faucet Snails (Bithynia tentaculata): What They Are and Why We Should Care – Darrin Hoverson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Preventing Between-lake Hitchhiking of the Spiny Water Flea (Bythotrephes longimanus) – Donn K. Branstrator*, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Lyle J. Shannon, Meghan E. Brown, Marte T. Kitson, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Using Suitability Assessments to Determine the Degree of Zebra Mussel Colonization Potential – Steve McComas*, Blue Water Science, Jo Stuckert, Blue Water Science

Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum/Fallopia japonica) – Biology, Impacts and Control Methods – Brock Woods, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Extension

A Tale of Two Bittersweets: Ecology, Morphology, Invasion, Hybridization, Control and Conservation – Noel B. Pavlovic*, US Geological Survey -Great Lakes Science Center, Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station, Stacey A. Leicht-Young, U.S. Geological Survey, Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station, David N. Zaya, University of Illinois – Chicago

Garlic Mustard, a Comparison of Management Options – Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tuesday Afternoon Sessions

Early Detection and Rapid Response I - State III

Terrestrial Invasive Plant Early Detection – Monika A. Chandler*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Roger Becker, University of Minnesota, Laura Van Riper, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Increasing the Impact of an Early Detection Rapid Response Program – Mindy Wilkinson, University of Wisconsin Extension and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Common Lake Shore Weeds – A Guide for Identification and Control – Gina Hugo*, Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District, Mary Blickenderfer, University of Minnesota Extension

Three Year Efficacy of Oak Wilt Treatments in Minnesota – Karrie A. Koch*, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Gina L. Quiram, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Robert C. Venette, USDA Forest Service

Thousand Cankers Disease of Walnut: What, Where, and Why should we care? – Kathryn Kromroy*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Jennifer Juzwik*, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service

Invasive Forest Pathogens in Wisconsin: Current and Future Concerns – Kyoko Scanlon, Forest Pathologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

An Overview of Wisconsin’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program – Bob Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Clean Boats, Clean Waters: Citizens and Staff Work Together to Protect Wisconsin’s Lakes – Erin McFarlane, University of Wisconsin Extension – Lakes

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Development in Burnett County, Wisconsin: Integrating Education, Outreach, Remote Sensing, and Enforcement – Dave Ferris*, Burnett County Wisconsin Conservationist, Eric Lindberg, Environmental Sentry Protection, LLC

Regional Collaboration on Invasive Species Management in the Cisco Chain of Lakes – Mark Schimpf*, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Regional Collaboration on Invasive Species Management in the Cisco Chain of Lakes, Mark Schimpf*, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute

Ecology and Management of Flowering Rush in the Detroit Lakes Chain – John Madsen*, Mississippi State University, Joshua Cheshier, Mississippi State University, Michelle Marko, Concordia College, Tera Guetter, Pelican River Watershed District

Assessment Techniques for Effect of Weevil Stocking on Eurasian Watermilfoil Populations in Two Coastal Lakes – Michelle D. Marko*, Concordia College, Laura Brutscher and Emily Lichte, Concordia College

Leveraging Time, Materials and Funding, Partnership Examples from Minnesota Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs) – Dan Shaw, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources

Cooperative Weed Management Areas – Luan Johnsrud, Pope Soil and Water Conservation District

Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area – Darienne McNamara, Northwoods CWMA

Regulatory Tactics to Prevent Spread of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) – Teresa McDill*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Mark Abrahamson and Paul Ahlen, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Reducing the Risk of Invasive Species Introduction on Firewood: Regulation and Certification – Andrea Diss-Torrance, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firewood Program, History, Status and Future Directions – Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

A National Scale Citizen Science Program for Invasive Species – Alycia W. Crall, Colorado State University and National Institute of Invasive Species Science

Early Detection System for the Great Lakes Early Region – Brendon Panke*, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Carmen Chapin, National Park Service, National Institute of Invasive Species Science, Midwest Invasive Plant Network

Feedback on an Early Detection System for the Great Lakes Early Region – Brendon Panke*, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Carmen Chapin, National Park Service, National Institute of Invasive Species Science, Midwest Invasive Plant Network

New “No Transport” Law in Wisconsin – Bob Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Law Enforcement Techniques for Aquatic Invasive Species – Jason Jensen*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Phil Meier*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Invasive Species Prevention through Minnesota’s Prohibited Invasive Species and Infested Waters Permits – Jay Rendall, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Tried-and-True Versus Experimental Methods for Eurasian Watermilfoil Control: An Economic Analysis – Frances R. Homans, University of Minnesota Department of Applied Economics

Aquatic Invasive Species Control Funding in Wisconsin – Carroll Schaal, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota DNR Grants for Control and Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species – Wendy Crowell, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Development and Activities of the Hawkeye Cooperative Weed Management Area in East Central Iowa – Chris Henze, MIPN Iowa Representative, Johnson County Secondary Road Department

The Indiana Coastal Cooperative Weed Management Area – Maggie Byrne, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Chapter

Aquatic Invasive Species: State, County and Town Coordination in Wisconsin’s Northwoods – Ted Ritter, Vilas County Land & Water Conservation Department

Wisconsin’s EAB Response Plan – Past, Present and Future – Jennifer Statz, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection

County-level Forecast of Emerald Ash Borer Presence/Absence in Minnesota and Wisconsin – Dacia M. Meneguzzo*, USDA Forest Service, Susan J. Crocker and Greg C. Liknes, USDA Forest Service

Emerald Ash Borer Community Preparedness in Minnesota – Robert Koch*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Ken Holman*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Rebecca Koetter, University of Minnesota

If the talk title is not linked, the speaker did not give permission for his or her presentation to be posted on the MIPN website or MIPN never received a copy of the presentation.

Wednesday Morning Sessions

Restoration - Kellogg II

Formation of the Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium – James Reinartz, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Jill Hapner, Washington County, Wisconsin: Planning & Parks Department

Effects of Planting Method and Seed Mix Diversity on Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Success – Diane L. Larson*, U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Pauline Drobney, Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Sarah Vacek and JB Bright, Morris Wetland Management District, Nick Palaia, Litchfield Wetland Management District, Doug Wells, Fergus Falls Wetland Management District, Jennifer Larson, University of Minnesota

Restoring Invasive Plant Species Dominated Areas By Means of Assisted Succession – Jamie Hanson, Saint Cloud State University

Bird City Wisconsin Addresses Invasives – Noel J. Cutright*, Bird City Wisconsin Steering Committee, Carl Schwartz, Bird City Wisconsin

Forestry Mowing: An Economical Solution for Woody Invasive Species Management in Hardwood Forests – Clay Frazer, EC3 Environmental Consulting Group, Inc.

New Control Method for Buckthorn and Other Invasive Tree Species – John K. Lampe, Private Landowner

DIE Buckthorn Scum!! – Terry Helbig*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Jon Alness*, Zumbro Valley Forestry

Post-Buckthorn Removal: What Have We Learned? – Jyneen Thatcher, Washington Conservation District

Minnesota Waters’ Aquatic Invasive Species Position and Recommendations – Quelling the Aquademic – Dick Osgood, Minnesota Waters

Prevent the Spread: Aquatic Invasive Species Training for Lake Service Providers – Clyde Clement*, Brainerd Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force, Courtney Kowalczak, Minnesota Waters

Citizen Engagement in Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention – Luke Skinner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Jay Rendall, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Empowering Citizens to Address the Sale and Use of Invasive Species – Diane Schauer, Calumet County – Wisconsin

Shoreline Habitat Requirements of the Native Milfoil Weevil, Euhrychiopsis lecontei, in Portage County, Wisconsin – Amy L. Thorstenson*, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Ronald L. Crunkilton, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Michael A. Bozek, U.S.G.S. Wisconsin Cooperative Fisheries Unit, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Nancy B. Turyk, Center for Watershed Science and Education, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Contrasting Effects of Early-Season Harvesting and Chemical Treatment in Lake Monona – Alison Mikulyuk*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jennifer Hauxwell, Michelle Nault, and Scott van Egeren, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Water Level Fluctuation as a Tool for Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) Control and Lake Restoration – Scott Provost, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Eurasian Watermilfoil Impacts to Native Plants in Christmas Lake – Dick Osgood, Osgood Consulting

Population Estimates of Common Carp Demonstrate that Nursery Habitat May be Limiting – Jake Osborne*, University of Minnesota, Justin Silbernagel and Peter Sorensen, University of Minnesota

Hormone Implants Induce Potent Pheromonal Attractant Release from Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) – Hangkyo Lim*, University of Minnesota, Peter W. Sorensen, University of Minnesota

Egg Predation by Native Sunfish Control Recruitment of Invasive Common Carp – Justin Silbernagel*, University of Minnesota, Peter W. Sorensen, University of Minnesota

Integrated Pest Management of the Common Carp – Przemek Bajer*, University of Minnesota, Chris Chizinski, Hangkyo Lim, Justin Silbernagel, Jake Osborne and Peter Sorensen, University of Minnesota

Cold Hardiness of Emerald Ash Borer and Its Implications for the Upper Midwest – Robert Venette*, USDA Forest Servic – Northern Research Station, Mark Abrahamson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

The Influence of Satellite Populations on Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) Damage in U.S. Communities, 2010-2020 – Kent Kovacs*, University of Minnesota, Rodrigo Mercader, Nathan Siegert, and Deborah McCullough, Michigan State University, Robert Haight and Andrew Liebhold, USDA Forest Service

Identification and Removal of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Infested Trees – Mark Abrahamson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

SLAM – A Strategy to SL.ow A.sh M.ortality in Emerald Ash Borer Outlier Sites – Steven Katovich, USDA Forest Service

Right Plant, Right Place, Right Time, Right Now – Bob Fitch, Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association

Development of Non-invasive Plant Alternatives for Use in the Landscape – Benjamin M Clasen*, University of Minnesota, Alan G. Smith, University of Minnesota

Weed Feed: Edible Invasive Species & Community Activism – Peter A. Nause, Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood Association Parks Committee

Buckthorn Detection Using Small Format Aerial Photography – Mike Hoppus, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Using Forest Inventory and Analysis Data to Detect the Invasion Stage of Non-Native Invasive Plants and Quantify the Invasibility of Forested Lands in the Upper Midwest – Zhaofei Fan*, Mississippi State University, Weiming Yu, Mississippi State University, W. Keith Moser, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station

Extent and Spread of Selected Non-Native Invasive Plants in Upper Midwest Forests – W. Keith Moser*, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, Zhaofei Fan and Weiming Yu, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State

Citizen Scientists Monitor Wisconsin’s Rivers for Invasive Species – Laura MacFarland, River Alliance of Wisconsin

Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Through the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network – Laura Herman, University of WIsconsin Extension – Lakes

Early Detection Monitoring for Vulnerable Great Lakes Coastal Ecosystems – John R. Kelly, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development, Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Joel Hoffman, Anett Trebitz, Gregory Peterson, and Corlis West, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development, Mid-Continent Ecology Division

Initial Attempts to Restore Native Plants After Carp Removal in Lake Susan – Raymond M. Newman*, University of Minnesota, Josh Knopik and James A. Johnson, University of Minnesota

Water Quality Issues Associated with Native Macrophyte Re-establishment – William F. James, Engineer Research and Development Center, Eau Galle Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

Avoiding Reinvasion: Theory, Practice, and Policy – Susan Galatowitsch, University of Minnesota

Asian Carp and the Great Lakes – What Can We Expect? – Phil Moy, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute

Control of Invasive Carp Movements Using Non-Physical Behavioural Barrier Techniques – Kaveh Someah, Ovivo USA, LLC

Round gobies in the Duluth Superior Harbor – Michael Lynch and Elise Cordo, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Allen F. Mensinger*, University of Minnesota – Duluth

The Risks and Benefits of Biological Control: A Case Study of the Emerald Ash Borer – Juli Gould, USDA-APHIS

Effects of Emerald Ash Borer on Ash Populations and Forest Plant Communities – Kathleen S Knight*, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, Daniel A. Herms, John Cardina, Catherine P. Herms, and Wendy Klooster, Ohio State University, Robert P Long, John P Brown, and Joanne Rebbeck, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, Kamal JK Gandhi, University of Georgia, Annemarie Smith, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Potential Impact of EAB in Riparian Forests in Wisconsin and Minnesota – Susan J. Crocker*, USDA Forest Service, Dacia M. Meneguzzo, USDA Forest Service