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Annual Meeting of the North American Invasive Species Management Association

31st Annual NAISMA Conference: Foundations for Success (North American Invasive Species Management Association) October 16 – 19, 2023 | Lincoln, Nebraska  Hear the latest on invasive species management research and strategies from experts at three plenaries, 50+ talks, poster sessions, and special networking events at this year’s NAISMA annual conference. Conference registration includes discounted hotel […]

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Two Seasonal Job Openings

We’re hiring in the Downeast Region and in the Waterville area. Both of these positions are on forest inventory crews. Truck is assigned, Start your day when you get in the truck in your dooryard in the morning, Spend your days in the woods. Four-10 hour day workweek with opportunity for overtime during the summer, […]

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Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 22-28

Hear from researchers and managers alike over the course of three live webinars in two days. We’ll talk about communication strategies and public acceptance of EAB management, what’s going on in Oregon and other states as EAB spreads in the West, and findings on EAB survivability in extreme cold temperatures. Go here for more information […]

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Job Opening for a Field Technician

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is looking to fill a single position for contracted work for a total of 640 hours of work to be completed between June and October 2023. During the majority of the season, 40-hour work weeks will be the typical schedule, however, the position […]

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Invasive Species and Forest Health

According to a press-release from the National Park Service, there are serious problems with forest health in the US national parks, in large part due to the impact of invasive species. On the bright side, forests in Acadia National Park appear to be doing well.

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Job Opening for an Aquatic Invasive Species Director in Maine

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Director Job Description Lake Stewards of Maine Overview Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to the collection of information pertaining to lake water quality. For over 50 years, trained volunteers throughout Maine have donated their time so that we may all learn more about one of […]

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Maine Invasive Plant Control Grant Program Applications Now Open

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) is providing assistance for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private family woodland owners interested in obtaining Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans (IPCPP) for their woods. This new invasive plant management program is administered by the MFS and […]

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New England Milfoil is Hiring Experienced Divers

New England Milfoil is hiring experienced divers and boat tenders. Ideal candidates will be dive certified (mandatory), able to work full-time during the summer, have reliable transportation, ability to work long hours, and interested in traveling to lakes throughout New England. These are seasonal positions paying $18-$23/hour plus end of season bonus. Candidates must be […]

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