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Early Detection and Rapid Response I - State III
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Early Detection - Monika A. Chandler*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Roger Becker, University of Minnesota, Laura Van Riper, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Increasing the Impact of an Early Detection Rapid Response Program - Mindy Wilkinson, University of Wisconsin Extension and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Common Lake Shore Weeds – A Guide for Identification and Control - Gina Hugo*, Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District, Mary Blickenderfer, University of Minnesota Extension
Invasive Pathogens - State I
Three Year Efficacy of Oak Wilt Treatments in Minnesota - Karrie A. Koch*, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Gina L. Quiram, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Robert C. Venette, USDA Forest Service
Thousand Cankers Disease of Walnut: What, Where, and Why should we care? - Kathryn Kromroy*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Jennifer Juzwik*, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service
Invasive Forest Pathogens in Wisconsin: Current and Future Concerns - Kyoko Scanlon, Forest Pathologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Aquatic Invasive Species Programs and Partnerships - Great River I
An Overview of Wisconsin’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program - Bob Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Clean Boats, Clean Waters: Citizens and Staff Work Together to Protect Wisconsin’s Lakes - Erin McFarlane, University of Wisconsin Extension - Lakes
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Development in Burnett County, Wisconsin: Integrating Education, Outreach, Remote Sensing, and Enforcement - Dave Ferris*, Burnett County Wisconsin Conservationist, Eric Lindberg, Environmental Sentry Protection, LLC
Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants 2 - Kellogg II
Regional Collaboration on Invasive Species Management in the Cisco Chain of Lakes - Mark Schimpf*, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Regional Collaboration on Invasive Species Management in the Cisco Chain of Lakes, Mark Schimpf*, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
Ecology and Management of Flowering Rush in the Detroit Lakes Chain - John Madsen*, Mississippi State University, Joshua Cheshier, Mississippi State University, Michelle Marko, Concordia College, Tera Guetter, Pelican River Watershed District
Assessment Techniques for Effect of Weevil Stocking on Eurasian Watermilfoil Populations in Two Coastal Lakes - Michelle D. Marko*, Concordia College, Laura Brutscher and Emily Lichte, Concordia College
Cooperative Weed Management Areas 1 - Kellogg I
Leveraging Time, Materials and Funding, Partnership Examples from Minnesota Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs) - Dan Shaw, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Cooperative Weed Management Areas - Luan Johnsrud, Pope Soil and Water Conservation District
Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area - Darienne McNamara, Northwoods CWMA
Emerald Ash Borer Workshop 1 - Capitol Ballroom
Regulatory Tactics to Prevent Spread of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) - Teresa McDill*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Mark Abrahamson and Paul Ahlen, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Reducing the Risk of Invasive Species Introduction on Firewood: Regulation and Certification - Andrea Diss-Torrance, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firewood Program, History, Status and Future Directions - Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Early Detection and Rapid Response 2 - State III
A National Scale Citizen Science Program for Invasive Species - Alycia W. Crall, Colorado State University and National Institute of Invasive Species Science
Early Detection System for the Great Lakes Early Region - Brendon Panke*, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Carmen Chapin, National Park Service, National Institute of Invasive Species Science, Midwest Invasive Plant Network
Feedback on an Early Detection System for the Great Lakes Early Region - Brendon Panke*, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Carmen Chapin, National Park Service, National Institute of Invasive Species Science, Midwest Invasive Plant Network
Biomass & Biofuels - State I
Does Woody Biomass Harvest Open Forests to Increased Exotic Plant Invasion? - Michael Rentz, University of Minnesota
Exposure of the Upper Midwest to Invasive Terrestrial Plants from Mandated Cellulosic Biofuel Crop Production - David J. Smith, University of Minnesota
Buckthorn to Bioenergy: How Minnesota is Linking Habitat Restoration to Bioenergy and Local Economies - Barb Spears, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations and Enforcement - Great River I
New “No Transport” Law in Wisconsin - Bob Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Techniques for Aquatic Invasive Species - Jason Jensen*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Phil Meier*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Invasive Species Prevention through Minnesota’s Prohibited Invasive Species and Infested Waters Permits - Jay Rendall, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Management of Invasive Submersed Plants: Funding and Economics - Kellogg II
Tried-and-True Versus Experimental Methods for Eurasian Watermilfoil Control: An Economic Analysis - Frances R. Homans, University of Minnesota Department of Applied Economics
Aquatic Invasive Species Control Funding in Wisconsin - Carroll Schaal, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota DNR Grants for Control and Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species - Wendy Crowell, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Cooperative Weed Management Areas 2 - Kellogg I
Development and Activities of the Hawkeye Cooperative Weed Management Area in East Central Iowa - Chris Henze, MIPN Iowa Representative, Johnson County Secondary Road Department
The Indiana Coastal Cooperative Weed Management Area - Maggie Byrne, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Chapter
Aquatic Invasive Species: State, County and Town Coordination in Wisconsin’s Northwoods - Ted Ritter, Vilas County Land & Water Conservation Department
Emerald Ash Borer Workshop 2 - Capitol Ballroom
Wisconsin’s EAB Response Plan – Past, Present and Future - Jennifer Statz, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
County-level Forecast of Emerald Ash Borer Presence/Absence in Minnesota and Wisconsin - Dacia M. Meneguzzo*, USDA Forest Service, Susan J. Crocker and Greg C. Liknes, USDA Forest Service
Emerald Ash Borer Community Preparedness in Minnesota - Robert Koch*, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Ken Holman*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Rebecca Koetter, University of Minnesota