2016 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference Program Cover

2016 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 – Afternoon Presentations

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Forest Ecosystem Connections and Invasive Plant Species

Garlic Mustard: Regional Decline of a Major Forest Invader Bernd Blossey*1, Andrea DiAvalos1 , Victoria Nuzzo2 ; 1 Cornell University, 2 Natural Area Consultants

Do Extreme Stochastic Climate Events Affect the Density of the Invasive Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and Disrupt the Years of Alternating Abundance of First and Second Year Plants? Roger Anderson*1, M. Rebecca Anderson1 , Jonathan Bauer2 , Christopher Loebach1 ; 1 Illinois State University, 2 Indiana University

Perspectives on Garlic Mustard Biocontrol in the Midwest Laura Van Riper*1, Roger Becker2 , Jeanie Katovich2 , Mary Marek-Spartz2 , Edita Siltefanicí, Josip Juraj3 ; 1 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2 University of Minnesota, 3 Strossmayer University

Effects of the Invasion, and Removal, of the Terrestrial Shrub Lonicera maackii on the Biology of Headwater Streams Ryan McEwan*1, Eric Benbow, Kevin Custer, Rachel McNeish; 1 University of Dayton

Advances in Control of Invasive Plants by Conservation Goat Grazing Jacob Langeslag* , Amanda Langeslag; Goat Dispatch

 

Minnesota Counties’ Prevention Aid Outcomes and Impacts

Minnesota’s Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid Outcomes and Impacts Tina Wolbers* , Phil Hunsicker; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Beltrami County MN AIS Prevention Bruce Anspach, Beltrami County

Successes and Challenges of AIS Prevention Aid in Cook County, Minnesota Amanda Weberg, Cook County, MN

Chisago County AIS Prevention Program Jerry Spetzman, Chisago County and Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District

Making a Difference at the Local Level – AIS Prevention Aid Implementation in Washington County, Minnesota Colin Kelly, Washington County Office of Administration

Winona County, MN AIS Aid in Trout Streams Amanda Gentry, Winona County SWCD

4-H Youth/Adult Partnerships and Aquatic Invasive Species Education Suzanne Souza*12, Cara Greger34, Zakari Angelo4 , Ethan Carbajal4 , Mary Larson4 ; 1 University of Minnesota Extension, 2 Big Stone County, 3 Big Stone National Park, 4 4-H Youth

 

Responsive Management of Aquatic Plants

Linking the Efficacy and Side Effects of Long-Term Best Management Practices for Eurasian Watermilfoil Control in Wisconsin Lakes Ellen Kujawa*1, Paul Frater1 , Alison Mikulyuk1 , Martha Barton1 , Michelle Nault1 , Scott Van Egeren1 , Jennifer Hauxwell2 ; 1 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2 University of Wisconsin Aquatic Sciences Center

Incorporating Holistic Management into Successful Integrated Pest Management Implementation Scott Provost, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Cost of the Cure and the Disease: Understanding the Ecological Effects of an Invader Relative to LargeScale Herbicide Treatments Used in its Control Alison Mikulyuk*1, Jake DeVries2 , Jan Malysza2 ; 1 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Rapid Response Management of Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) in Staring Lake Joshua Maxwell* , Claire Bleser, Michelle Jordan; Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District

Reed Canarygrass Risk Assessment by the Minnesota Noxious Weed Advisory Committee Michael Merriman* , Anthony Cortilet, Clifford Watrin; Minnesota Department of Agriculture

 

Policy, Law, and Legislation

Implementation of a Multi-agency Invasive Species Decontamination Policy in Michigan Ryan Wheeler, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest and Wildlife Divisions

Using Risk Analysis to Inform Asian Carp Management in Minnesota Adam Kokotovich* , David Andow; University of Minnesota

Enforcing AIS Laws and Educating Boaters Through the Wisconsin DNR Water Guard Program Samantha Olsen, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin Ballast Water Program Update Susan Eichelkraut* , Mike Goettel; Department of Natural Resources

 

Phragmites (Common Reed) Research, Prevention and Control -2

Lower Grand River Phragmites Control–A Public/Private Partnership Success Story Melanie Manion*1, Brian Majka2 ; 1 Ottawa County Parks, 2 GEI Consultants, Inc.

Can’t See the Wetland for the Reeds: Phragmites Control in Coastal Wetlands Christopher May*1, Greg Norwood2 , Jake Bonelo2 ; 1 The Nature Conservancy, 2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Bridging the Gap Between Innovation/Technology and Restoration in the Fight Against Invasive Phragmites Jason Carlson, Applied Ecological Services (AES)

A Science Agenda for Managing Non-native Phragmites australis Through Microbial Intervention Kurt Kowalski, U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center

Root Fungi Associated with Native and Non-native Phragmites in the Great Lakes Wesley Bickford*1, Kurt Kowalski1 , Deborah Goldberg2 , Donald Zak2 ; 1 U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, 2 University of Michigan

 

Tools for Invasive Plant Removal

Invasive Plant Management with Herbicides Jamie Baumgardner, Dow AgroSciences

Using Adjuvants to Increase Coverage and Reduce Off-Target Movement with Aerial Applications Ryan Edwards* , Greg Dahl, Tony Goede, Joe Gednalske, Lillian Magidow, Eric Spandl; Winfield US

New Ultra-Low Pressure Herbicide Dispenser Reduces Drift and Increases Target Adhesion John Lampe, Green Shoots, LLC

Equipment for Invasive Plant Management; The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Steven Manning, Invasive Plant Control, Inc.

 

Threats on the Horizon

Minnesota’s Most Wanted: Invasive Insect Species on the Horizon Angie Ambourn, Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Division

Addressing the Current and Potential Impact of the Invasive Jumping Worm (Amynthas sp.) in Wisconsin Brad Herrick*1, Bernadette Williams2 ; 1 UW-Madison Arboretum, 2 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Potential Effects of the Invasive Amynthas Earthworm on Vegetation in Hardwood Forests Katie Laushman*1, Sara Hotchkiss2 ; 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, 2 University of Wisconsin-Madison Botany Department

Feral Swine in the Upper Midwest John McComas, U.S.Department of Agriculture, APHIS Wildlife Services

Identification, Biology and Management of Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) in Forest Ecoystems Anthony Summers* , Mark Renz; University of Wisconsin

 

Responsive Management of Aquatic Plants

Early Detection and Response to Prevent New Aquatic Invasive Plants from Establishing in Michigan Kile Kucher, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Great Winneconne Water Hyancinth Expedition Valerie Stabenow, Citizen Lake Monitoring Network

Potential Spread of Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) to the Great Lakes Basin Kristen Hebebrand* , Jonathan Bossenbroek; The University of Toledo

Occurrence and Distribution of Eurasian, Northern and Hybrid Watermilfoil in Lake Minnetonka and Christmas Lake: Genetic Analysis Eric Fieldseth*1, Ray Newman2 , Ryan Thum3 ; 1 Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, 2 University of Minnesota, 3 Montana State University

Glyceria maxima in Wisconsin: Status and Control Strategy Brock Woods, University of Wisconsin and Department of Natural Resources

 

Biology and Impacts of Starry Stonewort

Identification and Biology of Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) Paul Skawinski, Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, University of Wisconsin Extension Lakes Program

Starry Stonewort: Addressing Identification Challenges Faced by Monitoring Volunteers and Professionals Angela De Palma-Dow* , Maggie Williams, Jo Latimore; Michigan State University

Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa): Research Efforts Towards an Integrated Management Plan Anna Monfils*1, Blake Cahill1 , Heather Dame1 , Lindsay Chadderton2 , Andrew Tucker2 , Pam Tyning3 , Paul Hausler3 , Ryan Thum4 , James McNair5 ; 1 Central Michigan University, 2 The Nature Conservancy, 3 Progressive AE, 4 Montana State University, 5 Grand Valley State University

Tracing the Movement of the Invasive Alga Nitellopsis obtusa Using Genetic Analyses Robin Sleith*1, Amy Havens1 , Robert Stewart1 , John Wehr2 , Kenneth Karol1 ; 1 New York Botanical Garden, 2 Fordham University

Response to Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) in Silver Lake, Washington County, Wisconsin Bradley Steckart, Washington and Waukesha Counties

Starry Stonewort: A New Species of Concern in Minnesota Christine Jurek* , Nicole Kovar, Courtney Millaway, and Tim Plude, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

 

Organisms in Trade

Organisms in Trade Invasion Pathways: Lessons from the GL BIOTIC Symposium Tim Campbell, University of Wisconsin Extension

Harmonizing Great Lakes Regulated Species Lists: Progress Towards Reconciling a Regional Patchwork Lindsay Chadderton* , Andrew Tucker; The Nature Conservancy

Fish and Wildlife Service’s Lacey Act Authorities and Cooperative Risk Management Activities Michael Hoff* , Craig Martin; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

GLDIATR: Protecting the Great Lakes from the Internet Trade of AIS Erika Jensen, Great Lakes Commission

Multi-State Efforts to Address the Threat of Invasive Species Stephanie Otts, National Sea Grant Law Center

 

Emerging Threats, Assessment and Management of Aquatic Invasive Species

Early Detection and Rapid Response at a Watershed Scale: A Role for Local Government Eric Fieldseth*1, 1 Minnehaha Creek Water

New and Emerging Aquatic Invasive Species in Michigan: Invertebrates William Keiper*1, Seth Herbst2 ; 1 Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2 Michigan Department of Natural Resources 

Do Silver Carp and Shad Species Share Resources in a Mesotrophic Reservoir? Dalton Lebeda* , Michael Flinn; Murray State University 

Evaluation of Aquatic Plant Communities Following a Whole Lake Fluridone Treatment to Control for Myriophyllum spicatum (Eurasian watermilfoil) — Michigan Case Studies Barb Gajewski, Many Waters, LLC

Population Demographics of Silver Carp in a Large Mesotrophic Reservoir Allison DeRose*1, Timothy Spier1 , Neal Jackson2 ; 1 Murray State University, 2 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife

 

Wood Utilization: Impacts of Invasives on Timber and Value

Wood Utilization Options for Urban Trees Infested by Invasive Species Don Peterson*1, Brian Brashaw2 , Robert Ross1 ; 1 Renewable Resource Solutions, LLC, 2 USDA Forest Products Laboratory

Wood Utilization and the Uncertainty of Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota’s Forests Andrew Arends, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

A Burning Topic: Firewood and What Minnesota is Doing to Minimize the Spread Katy Longen, Minnesota Department of Agriculture