IOWA INVASIVE SPECIES WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 12, 2004
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jester Park Lodge
Granger, IA
Exotic pests from insects to plants are impacting Iowa's natural resources.
Iowa is working on a comprehensive effort to deal with all exotic pests that
could become invasive and impact our natural ecosystems.
On February 12, 2004, the Iowa Invasive Species Working Group will be
holding a one-day Invasive Species
Strategic Workshop led by Dr. Jack Ranney of the University of Tennessee and
Jean Eells of the Prairie Rivers
RC&D. Anyone who has an interest or wishes to learn how they can help with
developing Iowa's comprehensive Invasive Species effort is welcome to
attend.
What Is It?
Strategy Workshop for our Natural Resources and Exotic Invasive Species
To learn what other states and regions are doing to develop proactive exotic
pest and invasive species programs.
To learn about current exotic and invasive species research in Iowa.
To develop a comprehensive, statewide strategy for dealing with exotic pests
and invasive species for Iowa.
WORKSHOP
Registration
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Progress of the Iowa Invasive Species Working Group
8:30 - 8:40 a.m.
Co-chairs: Robin Pruisner, State Entomologist IDALS
and John Walkowiak, Forestry Bureau Chief DNR
Objectives for the day
8:40 - 8:45 a.m.
Jean Eells, Prairie Rivers RC&D
The southeast regional and Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Councils- how they
started, how they operate, how they have become proactive and what can we
learn from their experience.
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Dr. Jack Ranney, Invasive Species Leader Southern Appalachian Man and
Biosphere,University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Break
9:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Brief Status of Exotic and Invasive Species in Iowa
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Liz Christiansen, DNR Deputy Director
Iowa's Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Kim Bogenschutz, DNR Aquatic Nuisance Coordination
Active Exotic and Invasive Species Research Efforts
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.:
. Chris Evans, ISU Natural Resources
Ecology and Management
Results from a volunteer-based survey of woodland invasive species
. Dr. Brian Wilsey, ISU EEOB
Invisibility of grasslands to invasive species
. Dr. Kirk Maloney, ISU EEOB
Comparative demography of Purple loosestrife across continents
. Dr. Mark P. Widrlechner, USDA-ARS Horticulturist
Prediction models for invasive species spread
Iowa's Noxious Weed Law - proposed changes
11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Robin Pruisner and John Harri, IDALS
Lunch (included in registration)
11:45 - 12:30 p.m.
How to identify & start an invasive species management plan
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Jean Eells and Jack Ranney Facilitators
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Jean Eells& Jack Ranney Facilitators
Smaller Working Groups
Reorganization of the Invasive Species Task Force
Education/outreach and Awareness Actions
& Stakeholder Marketing
Policy and Invasive biology priority needs
Information Management
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Bringing it together
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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION--INVASIVE SPECIES
NAME
ADDRESS
DAY
PHONE
EVENING
PHONE
E-MAIL
ADDRESS
Please detach and mail with check to:
John Walkowiak, Iowa DNR
Wallace State Office Bldg.
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
If registration is received by 2/9/04 the cost is $20 per person which
covers lunch and breaks.
Registration at the door will be $25.
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Iowa Invasive Species Working Group
Robin Prusiner, IDALS co-chair
John Walkowiak, IDNR co-chair
Kim Bogenshutz, IDNR
Pauline Drobney, USFWS
Carol Schutte, NIACC
Don Sievers, IDNR
Loren Lown, Polk CCB
Mark Dungan, Polk CCB
Steve Pennington, IDNR
Bruce Ehresman, IDNR
Heidi Asbjornsen, ISU
John Harri, IDALS
Chris Henze, Johnson County
Jennifer Anderson, USNRCS
Jim Dinsmore, ISU retired
Neil Bernstein, Mt. Mercy College
Neil Humke, TNC
Scott Moats, TNC
Mike Majeski, USFS
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