Maine Invasive Species Network

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a contract opportunity for a Program Manager position to administer Weed Free Forage and Gravel (WFF&G) Standards and Certification Program and Professional Development Program. NAISMA seeks an energetic, proactive person with experience in online platforms including document sharing, program management, communications and online […]

A group at the NY NJ Trial Conference, which hosts the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), a partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), started training dogs in 2018 to recognize scotch broom, an invasive shrub, and spotted lantern flies, invasive pests that feed on grapes, apples and other plant species.

The goal of NISAW Week 2 is to connect individuals and public officials with local organizations who offer invasive species removal, restoration, or awareness events and opportunities. NAISMA provides tools to help your organizations.

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has announced revisions to the quarantine rules for both emerald ash borer (EAB) and hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). The changes are identical to those published for public comment in late-January.

The Forest Invasive Plant Coordinator position has been posted for open recruitment. Applications are due March 31, 2020. Please share with your networks. Go to the following link for further information and how to apply. https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=101717&jobid=101231&org=370&class=56273&index=true The Forest Invasive Plant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and leading the statewide forest invasive plant program, including establishing […]

Engage your students as citizen scientists during “Citizen Science Month” coming up in April! Get your class ready to contribute data to local research projects this spring by attending one or all of the citizen science webinars offered by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP). Learn about […]

The Director of Conservation Science (DoCS) will oversee the organization’s implementation of VCE’s identified strategic goals and program objectives in the new five-year strategic plan. When the time comes for developing the next strategic plan, s/he will provide key leadership in the development of science program goals and objectives. For more information, see full advertisement […]

Maine Natural Areas Program is recruiting for an Invasive Plant Biology Intern for the summer months, to work on invasive terrestrial and wetland plants. Please see the full job posting at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/about/invasives_intern.htm. Preference will be given to applications received by Monday, March 9, 2020.

with Gary Mitchell $13 Register This class will focus on what woody invasive species are and where they come from, why they are bad for our native ecosystem, how to identify our most common species and finally, how to remove these species.  For the last ten years Gary Mitchell has been actively removing woody invasive species […]

The list of webinars presented as a part of this effort is available at: NISAW 2020