New York Invasive Species Research Institute

October Webinar: Invasive Introductions to ADKs
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a presentation by Jim Duncan, the Director of the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, as he speaks on Assessing the Risk of Invasive Plant Introductions at Trailheads in the Adirondack Park on October 28th.
Date: October 28th, 2020 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To join the presentation, go to this Zoom link and follow the on-screen call-in details.
If you cannot make the call, recordings of all past presentations can be found on the NYISRI website and on the NY Invasive YouTube Channel.

Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species in the Northeast
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:00
An overview of how climate change may influence the spread of invasive plants and animals that threaten northeastern ecosystems. Register here.
Will climate change create conditions that let invasive species thrive? On October 21 at 7PM EDT, Carrie Brown-Lima, Director of the NY State Invasive Species Research Institute at Cornell University, will provide insight on how climate change may influence the spread of invasive plants and animals that threaten northeastern ecosystems. Special attention will be given to management implications.
Invasive species have pronounced negative impacts on ecosystems and economies, and these impacts may be exacerbated by climate change. This presentation will review the current state of knowledge about how climate change influences invasive species. Brown-Lima will also describe the work of the Northeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change network that is bringing together researchers and practitioners to address this challenge.
In her role as Director of the NY State Invasive Species Research Institute, Carrie Brown-Lima works closely with research scientists, state and federal agencies, the NY Invasive Species Council and Advisory Committee, and regional stakeholders to promote innovation and improve the scientific basis of invasive species management.
She has over 20 years of experience working with natural resource conservation and management across ecosystems and borders. Prior to her position with the Research Institute, Carrie spent 11 years promoting conservation strategies and partnerships in Brazil and throughout Latin America; this work included sustainable fisheries certifications, agriculture and conservation, and transboundary protected areas.
This event will include time for audience Q&A. Free and open to all, registration is required to access the Zoom link.
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This event was sponsored in part by Sherret E. Chase, Associate RE Broker with Select Sotheby’s.
This event is part of the Catskill Science Collaborative’s efforts to share science with the community. Learn more: www.caryinstitute.org/science/catskill-science-collaborative

Forest Health Webinar: Ailanthus biocontrol
2020-10-07 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Southern Regional Extension Forestry’s webinar as Dr. Matt Kasson, (Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, WVU) discusses the potential of Verticillium nonalfalfae as a biological control agent for Tree of Heaven.
When: October 7, 2020, 1-2pm ET
No registration required. Join webinar here: http://www.forestrywebinars.net/upcoming-webinars-1

September Webinar: Knotweed Biocontrol
2020-09-30 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for September’s PRISM webinar with Dr. Bernd Blossey from Cornell University presenting on Knotweed Biocontrol.
Date: September 30th, 2020 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To join the presentation, go to this Zoom link and follow the on-screen call-in details. Dr. Blossey’s presentation will begin around 11:15AM.
A recording of the presentation will be made available on NYISRI website and on the NY Invasives YouTube Channel.

June Webinar: Addressing Invasives in British Columbia – Successes, Challenges & Where to Next
2020-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
Our next PRISM webinar, Addressing Invasives in British Columbia – Successes, Challenges & Where to Next is scheduled for June 24th and will be presented by Danielle Toperczer, the Programs & Communications Manager on the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.
Date: June 24th, 2020 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To join the presentation, go to this Zoom link and follow the on-screen call-in details.
If you cannot make the call, recordings of all past presentations can be found on the NYISRI website and on the NY Invasive YouTube Channel.

Beyond the media: The facts about the Asian Giant Hornet (aka ‘Murder Hornet’), a potential new invader in North America
2020-06-10 11:00 - 12:00
The Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia), also coined the “Murder Hornet”, was discovered in Washington state in late 2019 and since then has been widely covered by news media. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Chris Looney, an entomologist from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, who will separate fact from fiction on the biology, distribution, predicted impact and response strategies for this recently introduced species.
Date: Jun 10, 2020 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Registration: Please register through the following link:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z-YURoeoQvOtm1Y-U1mZBQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Image Credits: Vespa mandarinia japonica. By Yasunori Koide

International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
2019-10-27 - 2019-10-31 | Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
From ICAIS:
The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS) is the most comprehensive international forum to address new and emerging issues related to aquatic invasive species in freshwater, marine and estuarine environments. ICAIS provides an international platform for the presentation of aquatic invasive species research that pertains to species biology, risk assessment, prevention, management and control methods, ecological and ecosystem impacts and restoration, outreach and policy.
The 21st International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will be held at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, Montreal, Canada.

2019 Natural Areas Conference
2019-10-08 - 2019-10-10 | Pittsburgh Sheraton, 300 W Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Mark your calendar for the 2019 Natural Areas Conference in Pittsburgh, PA October 8-10! The 46th conference will take place at the Pittsburgh Sheraton, which is right on the waterfront at the place where the three rivers of Pittsburgh – the Monongahela, the Allegheny, and the Ohio – come together. The views are spectacular – and scores of diverse natural areas are only a short drive away.
The theme is At the Water’s Edge – Managing our Land and Water in a Changing Landscape. This event will focus on providing access to cutting-edge information, emerging management techniques, and science-based practices for natural areas practitioners.
​Topics include:

Best Management Practices on land for Freshwater Ecosystem Integrity
Mitigating the Impact of Energy Development
Advances in State Forest Management
Identifying Natural Areas for Conservation
Management of Wildlife Habitat
Invasive Species Management and Prevention
Using Data and Technology to advance Conservation
Parcelization of Large Private Land – Opportunities for Conservation
Native Plant Conservation Initiatives
Pollinators in Natural Areas Management
Management Planning to advance the Conservation of Special Species/Natural Communities
Urban Natural Areas and Green Infrastructure
Wetlands Conservation (for Rare Species)
Climate Change – Species and Natural Communities on the Move
Restoration of Natural Areas Qualities

NAISMA 2019 Annual Conference
2019-09-30 - 2019-10-03 | Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States

104th Ecological Society of America Meeting
2019-08-11 - 2019-08-16 | Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S 4th Street, Loiusville, KY, 40202, United States
Conference theme: Bridging communities and ecosystems: Inclusion as an ecological imperative
The community of people engaged in the science of ecology is transforming, bringing important new perspectives into the field. Inclusive approaches to ecology can build bridges between theory and practice, connect those working in disparate landscapes and subdisciplines, and incorporate diverse perspectives. Such approaches support ecologists and the ecological community as a whole as they articulate socio-environmental connections, address widespread ecosystem change, take advantage of technological advancements that provide unprecedented access to data and new analytical techniques, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations.

Spotted Lanternfly State of the Science Webinar
2019-07-09 09:00 - 10:30
In honor of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, the New York Invasive Species Research Institute is hosting a special spotted lanternfly webinar. Please join us Tuesday, July 9 from 9am – 10:30am for presentations on the latest spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) research.
Update on Penn State Research on Spotted Lanternfly Management and Biology
Dr. Julie Urban, Research Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, Penn State University
Understanding SLF Biology, Behavior, and Chemical Ecology to Develop Monitoring Tools
Dr. Miriam Cooperband, Research Entomologist, Otis Laboratory, USDA APHIS PPQ Science & Technology
Fungal entomopathogens infecting spotted lanternflies
Dr. Eric Clifton, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Entomology, Cornell University
Register to attend: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/fbf5ff6b073df3f07510d14dfea9e911

2019 Invasive Species Awareness Week
2019-07-07 - 2019-07-13
Save the Date for the 2019 Invasive Species Awareness Week!

2019 4th Annual Invasive Species Forum
2019-02-12 - 2019-02-14 | Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St N, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Participants from all levels of government, indigenous organizations, businesses, professionals, academia and non-profits are all invited to discuss and identify shared approaches to stop the introduction and spread of invasive species to Canada’s landscapes.

Cornell Cooperative Extension In-service
2018-11-13 - 2018-11-15 | ILR Conference Center, Cornell University, 140 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Save the date for the invasive species track of this year’s CCE In-service: November 13th-15th, 2018

2018 Upper Midwest Invasive Species & NAISMA Joint Conference
2018-10-15 - 2018-10-18
Visit the event page for more details.

103rd Ecological Society of America Meeting
2018-08-05 - 2018-08-10 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Conference Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Visit the event webpage for more information.

The First International Snakehead Symposium
2018-07-17 - 2018-07-19 | The Alexandrian, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Visit the symposium page for more information.

2nd Annual Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Management Symposium
2018-07-12 | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Registration now open for the 2nd Annual RISCC Management Conference.

New York Invasive Species Awareness Week
2018-07-08 - 2018-07-14
Save the date! The New York Invasive Species Awareness Week will be held July 8th – July 14th. Visit stoptheinvasionny.com to stay up-to-date on upcoming events.

9th International IPM Symposium
2018-03-19 - 2018-03-22

Invasive Earthworms: Impacts & Management
2018-03-01 12:00 - 13:00
Join Drs. Andrea Davalos of SUNY Cortland, and Annise Dobson of Yale University, as they discuss ecological impacts of and management strategies for invasive earthworms.
Webinar is open to the public and no pre-registration is necessary.
Call-in Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/853929514

National Invasive Species Awareness Week
2018-02-26 - 2018-03-02
Check out the National Invasive Species Awareness Week webpage to find an event near you!

Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference
2017-12-13 - 2017-12-15
Visit the Event Website for more information.

2017 Finger Lakes Research Conference
2017-11-17 08:30 - 17:00
From the event website:
The 2017 Finger Lakes Research Conference will be held on Friday, November 17th. This year’s program will focus on the BIG THREE: Pollutants, Invasive Species, and Excess Nutrients. A poster session will also be held.

4th Annual Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) Native Plant Symposium
2017-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Roosevelt Hall, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY, 11735, United States
From the event website:
As our natural resources and native habitats dwindle, and the last of our available open spaces become developed, it is incumbent upon landowners, businesses, municipalities, and the public to collectively provide both the stewardship and the habitat that local native fauna require to improve biodiversity, support local wildlife populations, and keep the native ecosystems upon which we depend healthy and thriving. The production and incorporation of ecotypic (genetically) native plants into our regional landscape requires dedication to this progressive effort and many partners. The 4th LINPI Native Plant Symposium, “Flora for Fauna” brings together top plant, restoration, and wildlife professionals to share their vision, leadership and expertise at this one day educational event, to encourage the use and stimulate a commercial supply of ecotypic flora for the benefit of regional fauna.

2017 Cornell Cooperative Extension In-service
2017-11-13 - 2017-11-15 | ILR Conference Center, Cornell University, 140 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Annual Invasive Species Track at the CCE In-service will be held at Cornell University November 13-15th, 2017. See the CCE In-service Page for more information.

NAISMA Annual Meeting
2017-10-23 - 2017-10-27
View the Conference Webpage for more information.

International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
2017-10-22 - 2017-10-26 | Marriott Coral Springs, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, NY, 33076, United States
From the ICAIS Webpage:
The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species is widely considered the most comprehensive international forum on aquatic invasive species and continues to evolve to address new and emerging issues.
Sessions and presentations include the review of accumulated scientific knowledge; presentation of the latest field research; introduction of new technological developments for prevention, monitoring and control; discussion of policy and legislation; and mechanisms to raise awareness with the general public through education and outreach initiatives.

Healing Our Waters 13th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference
2017-10-17 - 2017-10-19 | The Hyatt Recency Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
From the Conference Page:
Each year Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition brings together a diverse group of more than 400 people from throughout the Great Lakes region to attend the Great Lakes Restoration Conference. The conference provides a 3-day forum for participants to learn about important Great Lakes Restoration issues, network at the largest annual gathering of Great Lakes supporters and activists, and develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals.

Environmental DNA Workshop
2017-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853
The New York Invasive Species Research Institute is coordinating a free one-day workshop on the topic of environmental DNA for conservation and invasive species detection. This workshop will take place on September 21st (9am – 5pm) at Cornell University, and will include presentations on the state of science, current projects and discussion of opportunities for collaboration and future applications within the state of New York and beyond.
Please follow this link to our registration form and sign up by September 1st if you are interested in attending. The workshop is open to all and we welcome you to circulate this announcement to your colleagues. Please feel free to contact cjb37@cornell.edu with any questions.
