Maine Invasive Species Network

Seven Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine is looking for seasonal hires to help fight invasive aquatic species. Our seasonal positions can be used as internships in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Lake Management, Outdoor Skills & Leadership, and more! See 2021 job flyer for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Attention foresters and other natural resource professionals! The Maine Forest Service and the Maine Natural Areas Program are offering intensive training on invasive plant identification, mapping, and treatment practices, as part of a new program that offers financial incentives to landowners to have Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans written by a trained professional.  The program […]

A new study led by Kathryn Miller, University of Maine alumna and quantitative ecologist for the National Park Services’ Northeast Temperate Network, revealed that invasive species are widespread and increasing in the Eastern national parks. The most common invasives, Japanese stiltgrass, multiflora rose and Japanese honeysuckle were found in 75 percent of the parks sampled. Garlic mustard was identified in nearly […]

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is seeking a biological technician.  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/586970700

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said that 30 of the 36 green ash trees sold at Lowe’s stores in Maine had been located as of Monday. Inspectors have found no evidence of emerald ash borer infestation on the small-diameter trees, the department said.

January 20-21, 2021, virtual Save the date for the 4th Annual RISCC Management Symposium, to be held virtually via Zoom, on January 20 and 21, 2021, from 12:30-5pm ET.  Please join us for these two half days to share perspectives, learn from colleagues, and discuss climate change and invasive species management. The event is free […]

December 8, 12 noon ET Register for this 1-hr-long webinar to learn about research advances that will inform your SWD management tactics! Presented by members of the Sustainable SWD Management team.

This fall, Emerald ash borer infestations were confirmed in the towns of Van Buren in Aroostook County, Gorham in Cumberland County, and Ogunquit, Parsonsfield, and Shapleigh in York County. Targeted surveys by MFS staff to locate potential future biological control release sites uncovered the first detected infestation in the York County town of Newfield.

Terrestrial invasive plants are expected to shift their ranges in response to changing climate. This tool provides lists of terrestrial invasive plants expected to expand their ranges into the chosen county or state with climate change by 2040-2060.

As part of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s fall agriculture in-service meeting, there is an earthworm research webinar that is open and free.   Note this is a research webinar, may not be geared toward homeowners/general public. Register at link below and see description pasted below from this website: https://aginservice.cce.cornell.edu/track/invasivespecies/ State of the Science:  Jumping Worm Research & […]