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Identification of Native and Exotic Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest Paul Skawinski, Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
Working with Stakeholders and Experts to Assess Invasive Species for Potential Regulation in Wisconsin Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with Members of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Invasive Species Team and Species Assessment Groups of the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council
The Role of Landscape Architects in the Control of Invasive Plants David Gorden, Mark M. Holeman, Inc.
Science-Based Criteria for Developing California’s Invasive Plant Inventory Joe DiTomaso, University of California-Davis
When is a Plant a Problem in a Public Garden? Kurt Dreisilker, The Morton Arboretum
Assessing Invasive Plants in Indiana – How We Worked With the Green Industry Ellen Jacquart, The Nature Conservancy
Pseudomonas fluorescens (strain CL145A) Exposure Impacts on Survival of Non-target Invertebrates James Luoma, Diane Waller, Kerry Weber, and Jeremy Wise, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center
Control of Dreissenids in Open Water Systems Using a Biopesticide Megan Weber, Marrone Bio Innovations
Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea) Biology and Management: Examples from Lake Tahoe, CA/NV Allison Gamble, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Ecological and Water Resources
Modifying Devices to Harvest Zebra Mussels in Small-Scale Applications Steve McComas, Blue Water Science
Induced Nest Failure as a Mechanism for Controlling Invasive Bass: Modeling Insights Grace Loppnow and Paul Venturelli, University of Minnesota
The Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study: Who, What, Where, When, and How Bob Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Addressing AIS in Local Water Planning Efforts Dan Schutte, Lake County SWCD (MN)
Collaborating in the Rainy River Watershed to Prevent and Control Invasive Species Derrick Passe, Lake County SWCD (MN)
Preventing New Invasive Species from Establishing in the Mississippi near Buffalo City, Wisconsin Lisa Reid1 and Scott Provost2; 1U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and 2Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin’s Ballast Water Program: Step 1 in the Fight Against New AIS Susan Eichelkraut, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Identifying Giant and Japanese Knotweeds Mark Renz and Anthony Summers, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Controlling Knotweed in the Bayfield Peninsula Jeremy Bates1, Pamela Roberts2, Colleen Matula3, Jane Swenson2, Carmen Chapin4; 1Bayfield County, WI, 2Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area, 3Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 4National Park Service Great Lakes Exotic Plant Management Team
Controlling Invasive Knotweeds Using a Low-Volume, High-Concentration Foliar Application of Foam Herbicide John Lampe, Green Shoots, LLC
Suppression of Japanese Knotweed with Mowing and Herbicides Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Biological Control Agent Preference for Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Populations in Minnesota Gina Quiram1, Ruth G.Shaw2, and Mia Howard3; 1Gustavus Adolphus College, 2Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, University of Minnesota, and 3Wellesley College
Long-Term Leafy Spurge Management with Biological Control Monika Chandler, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Neighboring Plants Influence Damage from a Biocontrol Insect on an Unintended Host Alyssa Hakes, Lawrence University
Benefitting Pollinators through Invasive Species Management Daniel Shaw, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Efficacy of Emerald Ash Borer Sampling Methods and Application to Management Mark Abrahamson1, Brian Aukema2, Rob Venette3, and William Martin1; 1Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2University of Minnesota, and 3U.S. Forest Service
Emerald Ash Borer Management in Saint Paul, MN: Five Years After the Find Rachel Coyle, City of Saint Paul, Parks and Recreation Department
A Model System for the Genetic Conservation of Ash (Fraxinus spp.) Joseph Zeleznik1, Andrew David2, and Julie Hendrickson3; 1North Dakota State University Extension Service, 2Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota / NCROC, and 3Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative, University of Minnesota
The Effects of Ash Tree Removal on the Population Growth of Emerald Ash Borer Samuel Fahrner1, Mark D. Abrahamson2, Robert C. Venette3,1, and Brian H. Aukema1; 1Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota-St. Paul, 2Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and 3USDA Forest Service
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Wakeboard Boats as a Source of AIS: Potential for Spread, Possible Solutions Tim Campbell1, Titus Seilheimer1, Todd Verboomen2, and Phil Moy1; 1University of Wisconsin Sea Grant and 2East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Applying AIS-HACCP to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species with Baitfish Jeff Gunderson1 and Ron Kinnunen2; 1University of Minnesota Sea Grant and 2Michigan Sea Grant
Revisions to Wisconsin’s Disinfection Guidance Tina Wolbers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The Erie Canal Corridor as a Pathway for Biological Invasion Andrew Tucker1, W. Lindsay Chadderton1, and Andrew Mahon2; 1The Nature Conservancy and 2Central Michigan University
Minnesota’s Required Aquatic Invasive Species Training Programs April Rust, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Pulling Together in Becker County Cooperative Weed Management Area Plan 2006-2014 Marsha Watland, Becker Soil and Water Conservation District
So Now What? A CWMA Four Years After its Inception Catherine McGlynn, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership (NIIPP)
Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium: Past, Present, and Future Jerry Ziegler1 and Jill Hapner2; 1The Nature Conservancy and 2Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium
The Michigan Dune Alliance: Restoring Eastern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecosystems Shaun Howard, The Nature Conservancy
Using a Community Herbicide Shed to Eliminate a Barrier to Invasive Weed Control Angelique Edgerton1, Molly Thompson2, and Michael Reichenbach3; 1St. Croix River Association, 2Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association, and 3University of Minnesota Extension
Survey for New and Emerging Pests of Conifers on Christmas Tree Farms Kathryn Kromroy, Erika Commers, Jennifer Dippel, Brian Herbranson, Tiffany Pahs, and Patrick Walrath, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MDA Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Trapping and Treatments Update Natasha Northrop, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Establishment of a Beech Bark Disease Monitoring and Impact Analysis System in Wisconsin Holly Petrillo, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Amynthas agrestis: That’s Just CRAZY! Bernadette Williams, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Division
A Multifaceted Approach to Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring in Michigan Sarah LeSage and Jennifer Johnson, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
The Politics of Plants Bonnie Harper-Lore, Invasive Species Advisory Committee and Minnesota’s Noxious Weed Advisory Committee
The Minnesota Noxious Weed Advisory Committee: How a Species Becomes a Regulated Noxious Weed Anthony Cortilet, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection Division
Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) Management Success with Local Partners Emilie Justen, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Prescribed Fire and Invasive Plants: Effects and Use of an Imperfect Tool Jack McGowan-Stinski, The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources
Mechanical Shrub/Tree Removal Preceding Re-Introduction of Fire to Grasslands and Savannas Joel Kemm, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, St. Croix Wetland Management District
Annual Prescribed Burning to Facilitate Recovery of a Federally Threatened Orchid Jim Lutes, Leopold Wetland Management District
Adaptive Approaches to Managing Prairies on Conservation Lands in the Prairie Pothole Region Sara Vacek and Cami Dixon, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Guiding Principles and Examples of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Peter W. Sorensen, University of Minnesota
Use of eDNA to Inform Integrated Pest Management Actions Christopher B. Rees1, S. Grace McCalla1, Katherine Touzinsky2, Alison Coulter2, Reuben R. Goforth2, and Jon J. Amberg1; 1USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center and 2Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University
The Relationship Between the Spatial Distribution of Common Carp and Their Environmental DNA in a Small Lake Jessica Eichmiller, Przemyslaw G. Bajer, and Peter W. Sorensen, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota
Finding Weaknesses in Common Carp’s Development and Behavior That Can be Exploited Using Integrated Pest Management Strategies Przemyslaw Bajer and Peter W. Sorensen, University of Minnesota
Local Recruitment Hotspots Determine the Distribution and Abundance of the Invasive Common Carp at a Watershed Scale Justine Koch1, Loren Miller2, Peter Sorensen1; 1Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, University of Minnesota and 2Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Population Establishment by Bythotrephes longimanus in a Minnesota Lake from Sediment Records Donn Branstrator1, Ashley Beranek2, Meghan Brown3, and Leif Hembre4; 1University of Minnesota-duluth, 2Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 3Department of Biology, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and 4Department of Biology, Hamline University
Interactions between the Spiny Waterflea (Bythotrephes longimanus) and Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) Jaime LeDuc1, Martin Hobmeier2, Ryan Maki1, and Charles Kerfoot2; 1Voyageurs National Park and 2Michigan Technological University
Zooplankton Community Changes in Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota after Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) and Spiny Waterflea (Bythotrephes longimanus) Infestations Jodie Hirsch1 and David F. Staples2; 1Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Ecological and Water Resources and 2Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish Research Group
The Investigation of Allelopathy and its Potential Effect on Trophic Dynamics in Aquatic Systems Daniel J. Sullivan and Eric D. Dibble, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, Mississippi State University
Invasive Mollusks in Wisconsin: Recent Invasions Jodi Lepsch, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Addressing Increasing Invasive Species Due to Climate Change Through Structured Decision Analysis Peggy Burkman, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Building Resiliency to Climate Change: A Tool for Invasive Species Prevention Dan Shaw, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Double Whammy: Climate Change and Invasive Species K-12 Curriculum for the Great Lakes Sara Stahlman1, Anna McCartney1, and Helen Domske2; 1Pennsylvania Sea Grant and 2New York Sea Grant
Climate Change and Invasive Species: Understanding the Risks in the Great Lakes Region Hilarie Sorensen1 and Sara Stahlman2; 1Minnesota Sea Grant and 2Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Mythbusters: Ten Ideas about Emerald Ash Borer That May Not Be True Brian Aukema1, Robert Venette2, Jeffrey Hahn3, Monika Chandler4 and Mark Abrahamson4; 1Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, 2U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station, 3University of Minnesota Extension, 4Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Preserving High-Quality Ash Trees to Slow an Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Infestation Jeff Hafner1, J. Michael Orange2, and Emily Bick1; 1Rainbow Treecare and 2ORANGE Environmental, LLC
Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Minnesota: A State Update on Parasitoid Release, Recovery and Observations from the Field Jonathan Osthus, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Insecticide Management Options for EAB R. Chris Williamson, Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin
Firewood Regulation at State Campgrounds: Its Role in Changing Movement of Firewood by Campers Andrea Diss-Torrance and Kim Peterson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks, Prevention through Public Engagement Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Creating a Culture of Invasive Species Prevention Laura Van Riper, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin First Detector Network: Bridging the Gap Between Invasive Species Science and Volunteers Tony Summers, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Engaging Volunteers in Early Detection and Management Angela Gupta, University of Minnesota Extension
Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus): A Volunteer Success Story at Three Rivers Park District Angela Isackson, Three Rivers Park District
Using Herbicides to Manage Non-native Invasive Plants in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Jack Greenlee, Superior National Forest
Timber Harvest and Invasive Plant Establishment in Northeastern Minnesota Mark White1 and Daren Carlson2; 1The Nature Conservancy and 2Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Invasive Weed Management in a Native Plant Community Justin Sykora, Prairie Restorations, Inc.
Woody Plant Management with Herbicides in Northern Prairies and Grasslands Mary Halstvedt1, Louanne Brooks1, and Celestine Duncan2; 1Dow AgroSciences LLC and 2Weed Management Services
Modeling Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Common Carp in Lake-Marsh Systems Joseph Lechelt and Przemyslaw Bajer, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota
Before Invasion: Minnesota’s Efforts Against Bighead, Black, Grass, and Silver Carp Nick Frohnauer, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
The Shoaling Behavior of Invasive Bigheaded Carps Suggest They Might Be Targeted Using Judas Fish Ratna Ghosal1, Abhishek Nandy2, Peter Xiong1, and Peter W. Sorensen1; 1Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, University of Minnesota and 2Department of Statistics, University of Minnesota
Evaluation of an Approach to Integrated Pest Management of Bigheaded Carps Mark P. Gaikowski1, Ryan Adams2, Robin Calfee3, James Duncker2, Robert F. Gaugush1, David C. Glover4, Kevin S. Irons5, Patrick M. Kocovsky6, Edward E. Little3, Elizabeth A. Murphy2, Michael J. Parsley7, Jose M. Rivera8; 1USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, 2USGS Illinois Water Science Center, 3USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center, 4Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, 5Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 6USGS Great Lakes Science Center, 7Western Fisheries Research Center, Columbia River Research Laboratory (WA), and 8Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approach for Preventing Bigheaded Carps From Becoming Established in the Upper Mississippi River Peter Sorensen, Dan Zielinski, Jessica Eichmiller, Ratna Ghosal and Aaron Claus, University of Minnesota
Early Detection of Non-Native Fishes Using Next-Generation DNA Sequencing of Fish Larvae Joel Hoffman, E. Pilgrim, A.S. Trebitz, J.R. Kelly, G.S. Peterson, S. Matthews, and J. Martinson, US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
Early Detection of Invasive Fishes in Lake Superior Joshua Schloesser1, Henry Quinlan1, and Joel Hoffman2; ,1U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office and 2US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
Use of Environmental DNA to Detect the Genetic Presence of Bighead and Silver Carp Lorin Hatch1 and Kelly Baerwaldt2; 1HDR Engineering, Inc. and 2US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
Bioacoustic Control and Management of Invasive Silver Carp Brooke Vetter1, Aaron R. Cupp2, Kim T. Fredricks2, Mark P. Gaikowski2, and Allen F. Mensinger1; 1University of Minnesota-Duluth and ,2USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center
Subsurface Filtration Fish Barriers as an Innovative Carp Management Tool Brett Emmons, Greg Graske, and Meghan Jacobson, Emmons and Olivier Resources, Inc.
Native Prairie Functional Groups to Resist Invasion by Cirsium arvense Roger Becker1, Milt J. Haar2, and Lee D. Klossner1; 1University of Minnesota and 2National Park Service
Impact of Non-Natives on Prairie Restorations and Plant Community Response to Herbicides Mary Halstvedt1, Roger Becker2, Paul Bockenstedt3; 1Dow AgroSciences, 2University of Minnesota-St. Paul, and 3Stantec
A Weedy Issue: Shifts in Community Composition Following Common Buckthorn Removal Alexander Roth1, Alexandra G. Lodge1,Lee E. Frelich,1, Peter B. Reich1,2; 1Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota and 2Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, University of Western Sydney
Unseen Changes: The Impacts of Buckthorn Leaf Litter on Forest Nutrient Levels Alexandra G. Lodge1, Kevin Mueller1, Alexander M. Roth1, Peter B. Reich1,2, Sarah Hobbie3, and Timothy Whitfeld4; 1Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota, 2Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, University of Western Sydney, 3Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota, and 4Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Brown University
The Next Threat to Pines of the Lake States: Mountain Pine Beetle Brian Aukema, Fraser McKee, and Derek Rosenberger, University of Minnesota
Mountain Pine Beetle Impacts on the Visitor Experience at Colorado State Forest State Park Jana Raadik Cottrell and Stuart Cottrell, Colorado State University
Public Perceptions of Mountain Pine Beetle Effects on Drinking Water Quality in the Rocky Mountain West Stuart Cottrell1, Mike Czaja1, John D. Stednick2, and Eric Dickenson3; 1Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, 2Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University and 3Southern Nevada Water Authority
Response of Natural Enemies to Mountain Pine Beetle Pheromone in Wisconsin Adam Krause, Ken Raffa, and Jesse Pfammatter, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Can Mountain Pine Beetle Survive in Northeastern Pines? An Initial Assessment Derek Rosenberger1, Robert C. Venette2, and Brian H. Aukema1; 1Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota and 2Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service
AIS Prevention 101 Pat Conzemius, Wildlife Forever
The Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!™ Partnership Works Douglas Jensen1 and Pat Conzemius2; 1University of Minnesota Sea Grant and 2Wildlife Forever
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Using the Campaign in the Field Diane Schauer, Calumet County (WI)
Aquatic Invasive Species Boater Survey Results in Nebraska Allison Zach, Nebraska Invasive Species Program
Icing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Oneida County, WI Michele Sadauskas, Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department (WI)
Highland Cattle in Oak Savanna Restoration John Harrington and Emily Horner, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grazing to Control Buckthorn: A More Environment-Friendly Approach Tony Miller1 and Nancy Lunzer2; 1Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and 2Private Landowner, Ogilvie, MN
Goats as a Restoration Tool for Degraded Oak Ecosystems Cherrie Nolden1, John A. Harrington1,2, Katherine Baumann3, Julia M. Ela4; 1Department of Agroecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3Nature’s Capital, LLC, and 4National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Invasive Species Remooooval: Mob Grazing as a Control Strategy for Canada Thistle Mark Renz and Anders Gurda, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Asian Carp: Containment, Control, and Management in the Real World – Lessons Learned James Ridgway and Greg Gaulke, Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc.
The Use of Chemical Stimuli in the Control of Asian Carp Edward Little1, Robin Calfee1, Holly Puglis1, Erinn Scott1, Peter Sorensen2, and Aaron Claus2; 1USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center and 2University of Minnesota
Development of Acoustic Deterrent Strategies for Invasive Carps Daniel P. Zielinski and Peter W. Sorensen, Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, University of Minnesota
Manipulating Chemically Mediated Feeding Behavior of Bigheaded Carps for Control Aaron Claus1, Anna Hansen2, John Caprio3, Ratna Ghosal1, and Peter Sorensen1; 1Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Minnesota AIS Research Center, University of Minnesota-St. Paul, 2Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado-Denver, and 3Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science; Louisiana State University
Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants in Minnesota: An IPM Perspective Chip Welling, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Ecological Risk Screening: A Toolbox Being Used to Support Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Risk Management Decisions Michael Hoff, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
State of Asian Carp Science: An Overview Titus Seilheimer and Phil Moy, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant
Prevalence of Invasive Species in Wisconsin Lakes is Under-Represented in Existing Data Alex Latzka, Scott Van Egeren, and Jake Vander Zanden, Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fish Passage Guidance: AIS Risk Assessment Bob Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Current Efforts to Improve Risk Assessment in Minnesota Kelly Pennington, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Developing Effective Control Approaches for Phragmites australis Based on Reproductive Ecology Susan Galatowitsch, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota
Early Detection and Rapid Response to Phragmites australis in Bayfield County, Wisconsin Miles Falck and Dara Olson, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative: A Partnership to Link People, Information and Action Heather Braun1, Kurt Kowalski2, Katherine Hollins1; 1Great Lakes Commission and 2U.S. Geological Survey – Great Lakes Science Center
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Occurrence of Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Veligers in Residual Water from Minnesota Watercraft Gary Montz, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Division of Ecological and Water Resources
Toward Forecasting Microbial Invasions in the Great Lakes Randall E. Hicks1, Andrew J. Reed2, Brian J. Badgley3, Caitlin M. Sloan1, and Michael J. Sadowsky4; 1University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2U.S.D.A. Agricultural Research Service, 3Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and 4University of Minnesota
Bacterial Antibiotic and Heavy Metal Resistance Genes Discharged into the Duluth-Superior Harbor Caitlin Sloan1, Andrew J. Reed2, Michael J. Sadowsky3, and Randall E. Hicks1; 1University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2U.S.D.A. Agricultural Research Service, and 3University of Minnesota
Response to the New Zealand Mudsnail Discovery in Wisconsin Maureen Ferry1, Susan Graham1, Jodi Lepsch1, Laura MacFarland,2, David Rowe,1, Jeanne Scherer1, Deborah Seiler1, Michael Sorge1, Kris Stepenuck3, and Erin Vennie-Vollrath,1; 1Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2River Alliance of Wisconsin, and 3University of Wisconsin Extension
Mounting a Rapid Response to Invasive Aquatic Plants: the EDRR Experience Phyllis Higman1, Sue Tangora2, and Amos Ziegler,3; 1Michigan Natural Features Inventory, 2Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Division, and 3Michigan State University, Applied Spatial Ecology and Technical Services Laboratory
Panel Discussion – Ballast Water Regulation and Implementation: Where Are We Today? Craig Middlebrook, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; Dale Bergeron, Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and Minnesota Sea Grant; Adele Yorde, Duluth Seaway Port Authority
Prioritizing Large-Scale Invasive Species Management on Tribal Lands: 4,300 Acres, 900 Mapped Populations, Where Do We Start? Dan Salas1 and Randy Poelma2; 1Cardno and 2Ho-Chunk Department of Environmental Health
Landscape-Scale Conservation: Bridging the Gaps between Public, Private, Professional and Volunteer Conservation Efforts Spencer Kellum and Lisa Brush, The Stewardship Network
Yet Another Forest Restoration Project, But So Far, So Good: The Continuing Story of a Multi-Year Oak Forest Restoration Effort Paul Kortebein, Three Rivers Park District, MN
Battle Tactics from Camp Ripley: Update on the War on Invasive Species Kayla Malone1, Laura Donahue1, and Tim Notch,2; 1Saint Cloud State University and 2Camp Ripley, MN
What Price Restoration: Budgeting for Invasive Species Removal and Project Maintenance Chris May, The Nature Conservancy
Multi-Partner Efforts to Protect the Largest Freshwater Lake in the World from Aquatic Invasive Species Matt Preisser1, Marilee Chase2, Rob Hyde3, Doug Jensen4, John Jereczek5, Henry Quinlan6, Kyle Rogers2, and Michele Wheeler7; 1Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Great Lakes, 2Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 3Environment Canada, 4Minnesota Sea Grant, 5Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 6U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 7Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Team Up for Clean Water Harold Dziuk and David Lick, Itasca Water Legacy Partnership
Educating Farmers and Ag Professionals about Invasive Species in Pesticide Training Workshops Gary Wyatt, University of Minnesota Extension
The Power of Art Over Argument: Adapting This Concept to Advance the Invasive Species Movement Steven Manning, Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
Come Together, Right Now, Over EAB Peggy Compton1 and Cara Carper2; 1University of Wisconsin-Extension and 2Southwest Badger Resource Conservation and Development
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), Current Status in the Western Great Lakes Region Steven Katovich, Forest Health Protection Unit, U.S. Forest Service
Evaluating the Ecological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer in Black Ash Forests Brian Palik1, Anthony D’Amato2, and Robert A. Slesak3; 1USDA Forest Service – Northern Research Station in Grand Rapids MN, 2Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota, and 3Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Is Minnesota Too Cold for Gypsy Moths? Marissa Streifel and Brian H. Aukema, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota
Winter Mortality of Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota: Lessons for Managers Robert Venette1 and Mark Abrahamson2; 1USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station and 2Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Strategies for Manual Removal of Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L.) Chris Hamerla and Paul Skawinski, Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
Potential Impacts of Hybridization on Control of a Heavily Managed Invasive Plant Syndell Parks and Ryan Thum, Grand Valley State University’s Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute
Scientific Evaluation of Efficacy and Selectivity of Herbicide Treatments in Wisconsin Lakes Michelle Nault1 and John Skogerboe2; 1Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and 2U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center
Early-Season Whole Lake Herbicide Strategies for Control of Hybrid Eurasian Watermilfoil Eddie Heath1, Tim Hoyman1, Michelle Nault2, and John Skogerboe3; 1Onterra, LLC, 2Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and 3U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center
Long-Term Dynamics of Eurasian Watermilfoil in Wisconsin Lakes Paul Frater1, Jennifer Hauxwell1, Michelle Nault1, Martha Barton1, Ali Mikulyuk1,2, and Kelly Wagner1; 1Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and 2University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hand Removal of Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata) Lake Gordon, Forest County John Preuss1 and Chris Hamerla2; 1Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development Council (WI) and 2Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council (Stevens Point, WI)
GLEDN’s Smartphone App Just Got Smarter: How to Add Polygons and Report Absence of Invasive Species Mark Renz1, Chuck Bargeron2, and Anthony Summers1; 1University of Wisconsin-Madison and 2Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia
Web Based Solutions for Invasive Species Managers Steven Manning, Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
Using Habitat Suitability Models to Identify Ecozones Sensitive to Invasion by Invasive Terrestrial Plants Invading Wisconsin Niels Jorgensen and Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mapping Invasive Species Nationally with EDDMapS Rebekah Wallace, Charles T. Bargeron, David J. Moorhead, and Karan A. Rawlins, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia
IRVM: Innovative, Integrated Approaches to Managing Invasives in Right-of-Way Rebecca Kauten1 and Wes Gibbs2,3; 1Tallgrass Prairie Center, University of Northern Iowa, 2Jones County Weed Commission (IA), and 3Association for Integrated Roadside Management (IA)
Composting’s Efficacy Managing Debris from Garlic Mustard and Common Buckthorn Removal Efforts Joe Van Rossum1 and Mark Renz2; 1Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center, University of Wisconsin Extension and 2University of Wisconsin-Madison
Invasive Species Strike Team Functionality David Crady and Paul Bane, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation
Buckthorn Control without Chemicals or Uprooting Plants with the Buckthorn Baggie John Hamilton, Buckthorn Baggie
AIS Outreach on the Superior National Forest: Success in Capacity Building Marte Kitson1 and Jason T. Butcher2; 1University of Minnesota Sea Grant and 2USDA Forest Service-Superior National Forest
Educating the Public About Invasives Through Geocaching: A Classroom Citizen Science Project Stephanie Francis, Superior School District (WI) Engage an Army Gertrude Jensen, Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools (MN)
Clean Boats Crew: Raising Public Awareness about Aquatic Invasive Species in Illinois and Indiana Catherine McGlynn, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership (NIIPP)
Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach to Alternative User Groups Kaycie Stushek, Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
The Search for Eastern White Pine Resistant to White Pine Blister Rust Robert Blanchette1, J. A. Smith2, J. J. Jacobs3, J. A. Jurgens1, T. A. Burnes1, C. Pike4, and A. J. David5; 1University of Minnesota-St. Paul, 2University of Florida-Gainesville, 3US Forest Service, Forest Health Protection, Albuquerque, NM, 4University of Minnesota-Cloquet, and 5University of Minnesota-Grand Rapids
Selecting Resistant Minnesota Elms to Combat Dutch Elm Disease Benjamin Held, Chad P. Giblin, Jeff H. Gillman, Garrett L. Beier, and Robert A. Blanchette, University of Minnesota-St. Paul
Butternut: New Prospects for Conservation and Restoration of a Threatened Tree Melanie Moore1, M.E. Ostry1, and P. Berrang2; 1USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station and 2USDA Forest Service, Region 9
Generation of Dutch Elm Disease Tolerant American Elm (Ulmus americana) Genotypes and Their Use for Restoration of Degraded Landscapes James Slavicek, Kathleen Knight, and Leila Pinchot, U.S. Forest Service, Delaware, OH
AIS Jr. Inspector Program: Engaging Children to Stop the Spread of AIS Lindsey Albright, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The Search for Properties that Lead to Bioavailability in Aquatic Species Tammy Clark1, Terrence Hubert2, Paul Yanzer2, and Ryan Lepak2; 1Viterbo University and 2USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center
Paddle the Pearls: Piloting a New Strategy for Aquatic Invasive Species Training Diane Daulton1 and Cathy Techtmann2; 1Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and 2University of Wisconsin-Extension
Evaluating Large Scale Invasive Weed Management in Superior National Forest Angelique Edgerton1, Michael Lynch2, and Jack Greenlee3; 1Cook County Invasives Team, 2Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and 3USDA Forest Service – Superior National Forest
GLIFWC Ceded Territory Forest Pest Environmental Regulatory Project Steven Garske, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Interactions Among Invasive Species in Midwestern Lakes: A Mesocosm Experiment Adrienne Gemberling and John Havel, Missouri State University
Quantitative Analysis of the Efficacy of Biological Control of Purple Loosestrife in Minnesota Thea Gessler and Michelle Marko, Concordia College
Tracking and Mapping Methodology of Common (Rhamnus cathartica) and Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus): Practices and Procedure Stephanie Gibeau1 and Cheryl Skafte2; 1North Point Geographic Solutions and 2City of Duluth
Wasp Watchers: Minnesota’s Efforts to Use Citizen Scientists to Do EAB Biosurveillance Angela Gupta1, Jennifer Schultz1, Jeff Hahn1, and Monika Chandler2; 1University of Minnesota Extension and 2Minnesota Department of Agriculture
A Review of Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) Life History and Implications for Spread Michelle Gutsch1 and Joel Hoffman2; 1University of Minnesota-Duluth and 2US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
Evaluating Non-Detection Risk Associated with Next Generation Metabarcoding Techniques for Species Identification Chelsea Hatzenbuhler, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Do the Right Thing: Understanding Plant Pest Quarantines in Minnesota Lucia Hunt, Chuck Dryke, Mark Abrahamson, Kathy Kromroy, Kimberly Thielen-Cremers, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Analysis of Minnesota DNR Data Pertaining to Purple Loosestrife Management and Biological Control Avery Jensen, Hannah Houle, Kyle LeDuc and Michelle Marko, Concordia College
Working to Protect 1854 Ceded Territory Resources from Invasive Species Tyler Kaspar, 1854 Treaty Authority
Biological Control of Garlic Mustard with Crown-Boring and Seed-Feeding Weevils Elizabeth Katovich1, Roger Becker1, Esther Gerber2 and Hariet Hinz2, Laura Van Riper3, and Richard Reardon4; 1University of Minnesota-St. Paul, 2CABI Switzerland, 3Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and 4USDA-Forest Service
Buckthorn Aerial Detection Program Dennis Kepler1, Joel Perrington1, and Susan Burks2; 1Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Resource Assessment and 2Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
Fruit Fall Timing and Effects of Prescribed Burning on Recruitment of Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) Becca Scheunemann, Peter Orlando, and Timothy Kuhman, Edgewood College
Development of a Cellular Assay to Determine Cytotoxicity in Fish Cells Justine Nelson and Tammy Clark, Viterbo University
Logistics of Portable Electric Fencing for Targeting Livestock at Invasive Species Management Cherrie Nolden, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Logistics of Using Goats for Invasive Species Management Cherrie Nolden and John Harrington, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Quantifying Aquatic Invasion Patterns Through Space and Time Elon O’Malia1 and Joel Hoffman2; 1University of Minnesota-Duluth and 2US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
Performance Measures for Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection Monitoring: Lake Superior Success Story Greg Peterson1, Joel Hoffman1, Anett Trebitz1, Josh Schloesser2, Henry Quinlan2, and John R. Kelly1; 1US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division and 2US Fish and Wildlife Service, Ashland, WI
Hand Removal of Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata) Lake Gordon, Forest County John Preuss1 and Chris Hamerla2; 1Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development Council and 2Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Stevens Point, WI
How Healthy Are Minnesota’s Forests? Insights Using Indicators from the FIA Program Matthew Russell1, Angela Gupta2, Eli Sagor3, Linda Nagel1,4; 1University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources, 2University of Minnesota Extension, 3Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative, and 4Cloquet Forestry Center
Differentiating Responses to Terrestrial Invasive Species: Explorations Among Minnesota State Park Visitors Ingrid E. Schneider1, Alex Schlueter1, Arne Arnberger2, Rob Venette3, Stephanie Snyder3, and Stuart Cottrell4; 1University of Minnesota, Forest Resources, 2BOKU, Austria, 3USDA Forest Service, and 4Colorado State University
Perceptions of Invasive Species and Their Control Among the Minnesota Tourism Industry Ingrid Schneider1 and Xinyi Qian2; 1University of Minnesota, Forest Resources and 2University of Minnesota Tourism Center
Fighting Invasives on Three Fronts: One Lake Association’s Journey Karen Sutherland, Dale Gustafson, Don Peterson, and Charlotte Quiggle, Sugar Lake Association
Potential for DNA-based ID of Great Lakes Fauna: Species Inventories vs. Barcode Libraries Anett Trebitz, Joel Hoffman, Erik Pilgrim, George Grant, Tyler Billehus, Greg Peterson, and Jack Kelly, US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
Adapting Forestry Best Management Practices for Minnesota Laura Van Riper, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological and Water Resources Division
Strategizing to Control Non-native Common Reed Grass (Phragmites australis australis) in Wisconsin Brock Woods1,2 and Jason Granberg1; 1Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and 2University of Wisconsin Extension
