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Invasive Fish and Crayfish Control
Eradication of Ambitious Architects: Procambarus clarkii, The Red Swamp Crayfish (Heidi Bunk, Scott Van Egeren, and Jesse Jensen, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Asian Carp in the Upper Mississippi - Jump Starting a Response Plan (Byron Karns, National Park Service - St. Croix National Scenic Riverway; John Anfinson, National Park Service - Mississippi National River and Recreation Area; and Tim Schlagenhalf, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Induced Nest Failure as a Method for Controlling Invasive Bass (Grace Loppnow, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology; Brian Shuter, University of Toronto, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; and Paul Venturelli, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology)
Silver Carp Detect Steroids and Prostaglandins that May Function as Sex Pheromones (Peter Sorenson, University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; Hangkyo Lim, University of St. Thomas, Department of Biology; and Elizabeth Fox, University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Mapping and Monitoring
Detecting and Mapping Invasive Phragmites australis in the Coastal Great Lakes with ALOS PALSAR Imagery (Brian Huberty, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Michigan Tech Research Institute; Kurt Kowalski, U.S. Geological Survey; Kirk Scarbrough; Liza Jenkins; Kevin Riordan; Richard Powell; Colin Brooks; Zach Laubach and Elizabeth Banda, Michigan Tech Research Institute; and Martha Carlson Mazur, U.S. Geological Survey)
Prioritization of Invasive Plant Species for Management Based on Systematic Sampling (Eric Lonsdorf, Chicago Botanic Garden; Daniel Wood, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge; and Sean Blomquist, Midwest Region, National Wildlife Refuge System)
Terrestrial Invasive Plants Road and River Survey (Molly Martin, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Resource Assessment; Susan Burks, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; and Dennis Kepler, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Prioritizing Invasive Species Monitoring Using Habitat Suitability Models (Alycia Crall, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Catherine Jarnevich, U.S. Geological Survey; Brendon Panke, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Jeffrey Morisette, U.S. Geological Survey; and Nick Young, Colorado State University)
Volunteer and Prevention Programs
Becoming an "Invader Crusader" - Introducing Youth to Aquatic Invasive Species! (Karen Hollingsworth, Wildlife Forever State - Fish Art Program)
Join Minnesota's Citizen Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program (Douglas Jensen, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program)
Fourteen Years Working with Eurasian Watermilfoil and Homeowners: Successful Strategies for Managing People and Plants (Rebecca McMenamin, EnviroScience Inc)
Monitoring for Aquatic Invasive Species Detection and Spread (Scott Van Egeren, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Emerald Ash Borer Control Tactics
Are Control Activities Making a Difference? Quantifying the Numbers of Emerald Ash Borers Removed through Sanitation (Mark Abrahamson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Robert Venette, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service; and Brian Aukema*, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota)
Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Minnesota (Jonathan Osthus*, Monika Chandler, and Mark Abrahamson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
Integrated Management Approach to Emerald Ash Borer (Jeff Palmer, Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager at Arborjet, Inc.)
Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer Program Update (Rebecca Gray, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection)
Fire Techniques for Control
Fire, Smoke, and High Speed Traffic (Ken Graeve, Minnesota Department of Transportation)
Controlling Invasive Cool-Season Grasses with Fire and Its Effects on Insects (Rich Henderson, Research Ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Science Services)
Fire Effects on the Highly Invasive Liana, Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) (Noel Pavlovic*, U.S. Geological Survey, Great Lakes Science Center; Stacey Leicht-Young, University of Rhode Island; and Ralph Grundel, U.S. Geological Survey)
Managing Oak Woodland Invasives with Fire (Matt Zine, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - State Natural Areas)
Invasion Biology
The Role of Propagule Pressure in Species Invasion: Evidence from Minnesota Forests (Alexandra Lodge*, Timothy Whitfeld, Alexander Roth, and Peter Reich, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Forest Resources)
Diversity in Drought Tolerance Traits of Midwest Genotypes of Reed Canary Grass (Michael Nelson* and Neil Anderson, University of Minnesota)
Biotic and Abiotic Controls on the Germination of Four Common Forest Invaders (Alexander Roth*, Timothy Whitfeld, Alexandra Lodge, Alexander Roth, and Peter Reich, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Forest Resources)
Effects of Phylogenetic Diversity and Site Characteristics on Rhamnus cathartica Invasion (Timothy Whitfeld*, Alexandra Lodge, Alexander Roth, and Peter Reich, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Forest Resources)
Common Carp and Zebra Mussel Biology and Control
Micro-Predator Abundance Explains the Recruitment of Common Carp in Minnesota Lakes (Przemyslaw Bajer*, Christopher Chizinski, Justin Silbernagel, and Peter W. Sorensen, University of Minnesota)
Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Habitat Preference and Population Dynamics within and among Lakes in Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (Maureen Ferry*, Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit; Tim Ginnett, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; and Gregory Sass, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Effects of Common Carp on Wild Rice Survival and Growth (James Johnson*, Freshwater Scientific Services, LLC; and Anthony Havranek, St. Croix Tribal Environmental Services)
Integrated Pest Management of the Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio, in the American Midwest (Peter Sorensen* and Przemyslaw Bajer, University of Minnesota)
Aquatic Detection and Response Planning
Tackling a New Wisconsin Aquatic Invasive Plant - Oenanthe javonica: a Case Study (Susan Lehnhardt* and Aaron Kubichka*, Applied Ecological Services, Inc. and Lower Sugar River Watershed Association)
Hydrilla Early Detection/Rapid Response Plan for Illinois (Cathy McGlynn, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership)
Bioacoustic Control of the Round Goby (Allen Mensinger*, Jared Leino, and Elise Cordo, University of Minnesota-Duluth)
Small-scale Research and Large-scale Monitoring: Feedback Loops Improve Research and Management Strategies (Michael Netherland, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory)
Emerald Ash Borer Landscape Level Management
A Bioeconomic Analysis of an Emerald Ash Borer Invasion of an Urban Forest with Multiple Jurisdictions (Kent Kovacs*, University of Minnesota; Robert Haight, U.S. Forest Service; Rodrigo Mercader, Washburn University; and Deborah McCullough, Michigan State University)
Integrated Strategies to Slow Ash Mortality in Emerald Ash Borer Outlier Sites (Steven Katovich, U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Protection)
Managing Forests with Emerald Ash Borer in Southwest Wisconsin (Greg Edge*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry; and Patrick Dayton, Southwest Badger Resource Conservation & Development)
Online Resources for Mapping and Early Detection and Rapid Response
Introduction to the Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN) Invasive Plant Control Database (Katherine Howe* and Kari Maxwell, Midwest Invasive Plant Network, Purdue University; Brendon Panke and Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Great Lakes Early Detection Network (GLEDN): Collaboration for Regional Invasive Species Control (Mark Renz*, Alycia Crall, and Brendon Panke, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Greg Newman, Colorado State University; and Carmen Chapin, National Park Service)
GLANSIS: New Tools Supporting Early Detection, Rapid Response, and Aquatic Invasive Species Management (Rochelle Sturtevant, Great Lakes Sea Grant Network; Abigail Fusaro, and Ed Rutherford, National Oceanic and Atmospoheric Administration (NOAA), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL))
Mapping on the Go: Using Smartphones to Map Invasive Species (Rebekah Wallace* and Charles Bargeron, University of Georgia, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health)
Highway and Right of Way: Early Detection and Rapid Response and Management
Adopt-a-Township Program: Invasive Mapping, Monitoring and Control in Southeastern Wisconsin (Jill Hapner, Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium, Inc.)
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) Invasive Control Program: Large Scale Invasive Plant Control Across Transportation Corridors (Jens Jensen, Cardno JFNew; and Gary Birch, Wisconsin Department of Transportation)
A Comprehensive Three-Year Effort to Manage Roadside Invasive Plants (Darienne McNamara, Sascha Yates, Sarah Champine, and Matt Bushman*, Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA))
Early Detection and Rapid Response on Roadsides (John Sander, Tom Jackson, Jim Sommer, and Ken Graeve, Minnesota Department of Transportation)
Post Invasion Restoration
Population-Source Characteristics Affect Trade-Offs between Establishment and Invasiveness in Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) (Shelby Flint*, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Conservation Biology Graduate Program; Nicholas Jordan, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Department of Agronomy; and Ruth Shaw, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Department of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior)
Plant Community Response when Controlling Invasive Weeds with Aminopyralid in Prairie Restorations (Mary Halstvedt*, Dow AgroSciences; Roger Becker, University of Minnesota; Rod Lym, North Dakota State University; and Paul Bockenstedt, Stantec)
Deer Browse, Pennsylvania Sedge and Silviculture Strategies to Enhance Tree Regeneration (Colleen Matula, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Do Native Plant Mixtures Reduce Invasions Along Roadsides in Wisconsin? (Joslyn Mink*, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Department of Agronomy; and John Stier, University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture & University of Wisconsin, Madison, Department of Horticulture)
Management and Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curlyleaf Pondweed
Chemical and Mechanical Treatments on Eurasian Watermilfoil Abundance: Implications for Management (Martha Barton*, Alison Mikulyuk, and Michelle Nault, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; John Skogerboe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Kelly Wagner, Jennifer Hauxwell, and Scott van Egeren, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Evaluation of Indigenous Population of the Milfoil Weevil, Euhrychiopsis lecontei, Biological Control Agent of Eurasian Watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, Within the Menominee River Watershed (Cortney Marquette, EnviroScience Inc.)
Evaluation of Herbicide Applications for Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) (Michelle Nault*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; John Skogerboe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Tim Asplund, Jennifer Hauxwell, and Martha Barton, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Resistance of Invasive Myriophyllum spicatum and Potamogeton crispus to Dessication (Susan Knight*, University of Wisconsin, Trout Lake Station; John Havel, and Lindsey Bruckerhoff, Missouri State University, Springfield)
Aquatic Partnership Tools
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!™ - A Campaign Making a Difference in Community Engagement (Douglas Jensen, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program)
Nab the Aquatic Invader Offers a New Approach to Youth Environmental Stewardship (Marte Kitson*, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program; Robin Goettel, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant; and Helen Domkse, New York Sea Grant)
Building an Effective Prevention Campaign: Wisconsin's 2012 Aquatic Invasive Species Audience Research (Deborah Seiler, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Beyond Surveys: Using Focus Groups to Evaluate Aquatic Invasive Species Messaging and Marketing Materials (Jordan Petchenik, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Battling Established Forest Critters and Pathogens
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Program Update: Monitoring & Treatments in Minnesota (Natasha Northrop, Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
Characterization of Propiconazole Movement and Survival of Ceratocystis fagacearum in Oak Roots (Ryan Blaedow*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; and Jennifer Juzwik, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Northern Research Station)
Biology and Management of Annosum Root Rot in Wisconsin (Kyoko Scanlon, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Communication and Partnership Tools: Wisconsin Case Studies
Wisconsin's Aquatic Invasive Species Partnership (Robert Wakeman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Slow the Spread - Implementing Wisconsin's Invasives Rule with Outreach and Education (Chrystal Schreck, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Including Local Knowledge in Risk Analysis: Wisconsin's Species Assessment Groups (Mindy Wilkinson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Open for Business - Closed to Invasive Species (Chrystal Schreck, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Herbicide Techniques and Tools
Ecology and Eradication of Brambles (Rubus spp.) (Thomas Brock, University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Individual Plant Treatment: Methods and Herbicides for Controlling Invasive Woody Plants (Louanne Brooks* and Mary Hastevedt, Dow AgroSciences)
Injection of Herbicides into Rhizomes of Knotweeds and Other Invasive Species (John Lampe, Green Shoots, LLC)
Noxious and Invasive Weed Management with Perspective Herbicide from DuPont (Susan Rick*, Jeff Meredith, Mick Holm, and Craig Alford, DuPont Crop Protection)
New Invasive Plants: Identification, Biology, and Control
Biology and Control of Japanese Hedgeparsley (Torilis japonica) (Mark Renz, University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Porcelainberry Identification, Ecology, and Control Efforts in the University of Wisconsin, Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve (Bryn Scriver, University of Wisconsin, Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve)
Winged Pigweed (Cycloloma atriplicifolium) Invades Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Habitat (Peggy Burkman, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore)
Rapid Response and Control of Policeman's Helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) (Jon Motquin*, Shawano County Land Conservation Division, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator; Zachary Hylinski, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Forester; Tom Eggert, Town of Richmond, Weed Commissioner; and Douglas Cox, Menominee Nation Trust Resources Department, Forest Monitoring Specialist)
Prevention Tools
Boat Decontamination Strategies for Wisconsin (Tim Campbell, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant)
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 for Fishing Tournaments (Phil Moy, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute)
Availability of Aquatic Invasives Through the Live Plant Trade and Landscape Risk (Kelly I. Wagner*, Alison Mikulyuk, Scott Van Egeren and Jennifer Hauxwell, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Wetland and Aquatic Invasive Plant Management
Hormonal Sprouting Control in Curlyleaf Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus L.) Turions (Jo Heuschele and Florence Gleason, Universtity of Minnesota-Twin Cities)
From Reed Canarygrass to Sedge Meadow: A Systems Approach Case Study (Craig Annen, Integrated Restorations, LLC)
Typha Control at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area: Show Me the Water! (Brenda Kelly, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Establishment of Live Willow Cuttings in a Floodplain Site Invaded by Reed Canarygrass (Michael Merriman*, Meredith Thomsen, and Daniel Timothy Gerber, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse)
Forest Insect Invaders on Our Doorstep
Within Continent Invasive Pests and Wood from Disasters: Opportunity and Risk (Andrea Diss-Torrance, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Montana to Minnesota: Transport of Raw Logs with Insects and Fungi (Mike Albers, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry)
Sirex Woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) - Biology, Ecology, & Management (Dennis Haugen, U.S. Forest Service - Forest Health Protection)
Keep Worms out of Wisconsin's Woods! (Bernadette Williams, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Education and Mess
