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Plenary
Prairie Reconstruction: A Weed is a Weed is a... Placeholder? Diane L. Larson; U.S. Geological Survey - Biological Resources Division at Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Minneapolis, MN
Chemical explanations for the impacts of invasive plants: how important are they? Don Cipollini; Wright State University, Fairborn, OH
What's New in Invasion Biology, and Why is it Controversial? Daniel Simberloff; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Session A. New Tools and Technology for Invasive Species Reporting and Information Sharing
The Midwest Invasive Plant Network's Control Information Database: A Resource for Natural Resource Managers and Landowners. Katherine M. Howe1, Brendon J. Panke2, Mark J. Renz2; 1Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 2University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI
GLEDN: How to Report Invasive Plant Locations and Sign Up for Alerts. Mark J. Renz, Brendon J. Panke; University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI
Tracking Invasive Species: We Have An App For That! Kathy Smith; Ohio State University Extension, Columbus, OH
iMapInvasives - An Emerging Online Reporting Tool for Early Detection Rapid Response. Amy Stauffer; Western PA Conservancy, Pittsburgh, PA
Communicating Hydrilla Search Efforts in New York: Using iMapInvasives with Professionals and Volunteers. Jennifer M. Dean; NY Natural Heritage Program, Albany, NY
Session B. Strategies for Outreach on Invasive Ornamental Plants
Reaching Consumers: Smart Phone App for Landscape Alternatives for Invasive Plants. Lara A. Vallely1, Katherine M. Howe1, Mark J. Renz2, Chuck Bargeron3; 1Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 2University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI, 3University of Georgia, Tifton, GA
Update on Green Industry Outreach Efforts in the Midwest. Catherine McGlynn; Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Glencoe, IL
Go Beyond Beauty - Community-Based Solutions for Working with Nurseries to Remove Invasive Ornamental Plants from Trade. Katie Grzesiak1, Mathew Bertrand2; 1Grand Traverse Conservation District, Traverse City, MI, 2Michigan State University, Suttons Bay, MI
Cultivating Awareness: Using Video to Demonstrate the Impacts of Invasive Ornamental Plants in Natural Areas. Katherine M. Howe1, Mark J. Renz2, Brendon J. Panke2, Catherine McGlynn3; 1Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 2University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI, 3Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Glencoe, IL
Session C. Invasive Plant Management
Successful Phragmites Control in Northeast Ohio Watersheds. Karen Adair; The Nature Conservancy, Rock Creek, OH
Management of Invasive Woody Vines. Chris W. Evans; Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Marion, IL
Biology and Control of Ailanthus. Dave Apsley, Joanne Rebbeck; Appalachian Ohio Weed Control Partnership, Pedro, OH
