Maine Invasive Species Network

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.

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service announced the expansion of its Emergency Order restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood, and any other materials that may be a means of emerald ash border (EAB) transportation. The expansion follows the discovery of EAB infestations in Corinna and Newport […]

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 […]

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 […]

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Plant Health Programs are hiring for the 2023 Field Season! Join the Plant Health team this season and work outdoors as a field technician to work on projects within the Horticulture and IPM Programs.

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 […]

Join an innovative three-part webinar/workshop highlighting the use of geographic information system (GIS) tools.

2023 RACHEL CARSON NWR INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE TO APPLY:  MARCH 3, 2023 16 weeks (~May 15th–September 2nd, 2023) Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic individual to be our 2023 Invasive Plant Seasonal Assistant. The technician will spend about 80% of their time working on mapping and controlling invasive species. […]

Maine Entomological Society will host a webinar, “Using Hypena opulenta to control Black Swallowwart in Harpswell, Maine,” by Michael Galli. It will take place on Thursday, February 9 from 7-8PM. It will also be recorded and posted on the MES website at a later date. Learn more and register here: https://www.maineentosociety.org/events/mes-webinar-series-swallowwort-biocontrol-hypena-opulenta

Thursday, February 2nd from 3:30 – 4:30 on Zoom Dr. Mario Teisl, Dr. Angela Mech, McKenna Mollner, and Devin Rowe will present on their work related to browntail moth issues. https://maine.zoom.us/j/89270803405?pwd=bkVuc01OcW8zR3JuU1MvdG82YXB3UT09