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BRIEFS

Weeds Across Borders 2010 Conference
(Posted 18FEB10) - Weeds Across Borders is a biennial international conference covering the interests of professionals and organizations involved in weed management and regulation. The conference will be held June 1-4, 2010 at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA.

Invasive Species Emergency Response Bills
(Posted 8March10) - On March 3, Sen. Harry Reid (NV) introduced S.3063, the Invasive Species Emergency Response Fund Act—“A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide loans to certain organizations in certain States to address habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent invasive species.” Rep. Don Young (AK) introduced a similar bill (H.R.4782) on March 4. Additional information can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/

RESOURCES

Recordings of the Web Seminars on Inventory and Survey Methods for Invasive Plants
(Posted 09Mar10) - The six-week web seminar series on inventory and survey methods for invasive plants that was offered by CIPM and the Western Integrated Pest Management Center during January and February 2010 are now completed. Recordings of the web seminars and the presentation slides can be viewed in CIPM’s Learning Library.

RMRS Invasive Species Working Group Research Summary and Expertise Directory
(Posted 08Mar10) - Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) personnel have scientific expertise in widely ranging disciplines and conduct multidisciplinary research on invasive species issues with emphasis in terrestrial and aquatic habitats throughout the Interior West, Great Plains, and related areas. Published by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. December 2009.

Management of Biological Invasions
(Posted 01Mar10) - A new open access, peer-reviewed, online journal focusing on real experiences on the management of biological invasions. It admits worldwide contributions on the single or multilevel management of bioinvasions (species, community, habitat and processes), provided they may contribute to a better diffusion of technical ideas, approaches and results throughout the world.

Mile-a-minute (Persicaria perfoliata): Updated fact sheet
Fig buttercup (Ranunculus ficaria): Updated fact sheet
(Posted 01Mar10) - Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group's illustrated, fact sheets on invasive alien plants with native ranges, plant descriptions, ecological threats, U.S. distributions & habitats, background of introductions, plant reproduction & dispersal, management approaches, alternative native plants, and other useful information.

EVENTS

See Calendar for more meetings and events.

JOBS

Architect Of The Capitol, Botanic Gardens
(Posted 8March10) - Plant Health Care Specialist, GS-0401-09/11. Deadline March 18.

Great Basin Institute
(Posted 8March10) - Invasive Plant Survey, Mapping and Treatment Technician. Deadline: March 14.

Univ. of California, Davis
(Posted 8March10) - Weed Research Associate.

The City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks Department
(Posted 01Mar10) - Ecological Restoration Technician (3 positions), Integrated Pest Management Technician (3 positions), and Integrated Pest Management Crew Leader (1 position).

USDA-APHIS-PPQ in Lincoln, Nebraska
(Posted 01Mar10) - Plant Protection and Quarantine Aid. Summer position involving plant pest trapping surveys such as the grape commodity-based survey, gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, and emerald ash borer. Deadline March 15.

U.S. Botanic Garden (Washington, DC)
(Posted 18Feb10) - Conservation Horticulturist. Deadline March 22.

Utah State University
(Posted 02Feb10) - Conduct GPS inventory of noxious and invasive weeds on federal lands in Utah and Colorado. Deadline March 12.

Jobs at Rangeland Ecology section of ESA | View postings.

Job Postings in Hawaii and the Pacific Region | View postings from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project.

FUNDING

Workbook - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grant and Partnership Programs that can Address Invasive Species Research, Technical Assistance, Prevention and Control; January 2010.
(Posted 02Feb10) - This workbook contains basic information on USDA programs that could be used to fund invasive species related projects. The list of grant and partnership programs should be a helpful place to start a search for resources for invasive species activities, and can assist the reader in determining which opportunities may fit best their particular program needs. The intent of this workbook is to help in your important and vital work in safeguarding natural, recreational and agricultural resources.

USDA Grants and Funding Page | Provides grants and funding information for invasive species. View link.

See Grants page for more funding opportunities.

NEWS ARCHIVE