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Conferences and Events

Provides upcoming Conferences and Events related to invasive species. The calendar displays events for previous years (by selecting dates) which can be helpful in finding relevant experts and papers.

See also: Calendars and Meetings for invasive species-related conference calendars on other Web sites, and Public Awareness Campaigns for additional awareness-related events; current events are listed below.

Please Note: If you would like to suggest an invasive species-related conference or event for inclusion on our calendar, please Contact Us.

Public Awareness Events

  • National Public Lands Day

    • National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).

    • The 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is on September 23, 2023! National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. This designated day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort and is focused on resilience and restoration. Volunteers can plant trees and native vegetation, build and refurbish trails, remove trash and invasive plants, repair bridges, restore historic structures, monitor endangered species, and restore habitats. Volunteer and find a NPLD event near you. See also:

  • Lionfish Challenge

    • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

    • The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long (June 1-October 1, 2023) lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida. Our goal remains the same -- remove as many lionfish as we can in just four months. Are you up for the Challenge?
      See also: FWC Announces 2023 Lionfish Challenge Presented by Zookeeper (May 18, 2023)

  • The Great Chesapeake Invasives Count

    • Coastal Conservation Association Maryland.

    • Report your catch of invasive fish species (northern snakehead, blue catfish, flathead catfish) in the Chesapeake Watershed for a chance to win great prizes! The Great Chesapeake Invasives Count is an annual angling-based effort (April 1-October 31, 2023)  to provide important data to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, USFWS, and other management agencies on what you're seeing on the water. Information related to the number of fish you catch during a given time, as well as the length and weight of the fish you catch is important to fishery managers. It is also vital to investigate the feeding habits of invasive fish to help understand the short and long-term impacts that their existence may cause on native species. It is important that the public recognizes the impacts that these species can have on our natural ecosystems, and does not continue the spread of these fish.

      Monthly drawings for prizes are based on your catches reported. Every invasive you catch-photo-enter (via the iAngler app) earns you a chance of winning.

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  • 2023 RiversEdge West Conferences and Workshops

    • Date
      Apr 14, 2023 - Oct 20, 2023
    • Notes

      Since 2001, RiversEdge West has been conducting riparian restoration research and management conferences and workshops with a focus on impacts to riverside habitat in the arid western U.S. These gatherings are driven by RiversEdge West's commitment to advance the knowledge and practice of riparian restoration. Events planned:

      • April 14, 2023 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
      • June 8, 2023 - Rangely, Colorado
      • October 20, 2023- Tucson, Arizona
  • 2023 International Citrus & Beverage Conference

    • Date
      Sep 19, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
    • Venue
      Sheraton Sand Key Resort
    • Location
      Clearwater Beach, Florida
    • Notes

      Providing Solutions for the Citrus & Beverage Industries Since 1960 This conference focuses on key issues facing the industry and spans the topics of global juice and beverage technology to the marketing of new and innovative products. Join us for discussions on the impact of new regulations, particularly FSMA and its key rules, on our industry, as well as updates on quality and consumer testing, technology in the processing plants, and interesting new research and consumer insights regarding the beverage category

  • 2023 Western Regional Panel (WRP) on Aquatic Nuisance Species Annual Meeting

    • Date
      Sep 20, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
    • Sponsor

      Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

    • Venue
      Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel
    • Location
      Salt Lake City, Utah
  • 2023 Annual Meeting of the International Pest Risk Research Group: Collaboration and capacity building in pest risk analysis

    • Date
      Sep 21, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
    • Location
      Nairobi, Kenya
    • Notes

      IPRRG 2023 held in Association with the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service and CABI.

      This is the first IPRRG meeting in Africa, and collaboration and capacity building seem like natural topics. [T]he road map for improving pest risk modeling and mapping that IPRRG laid out more than a decade ago included key recommendations for enhanced international collaboration, better training on pest risk practices and focused study on how human and biological dimensions interact. The 2023 meeting offers an opportunity to make significant progress toward these goals, and in a critically important region of the world.

  • 2023 113th Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting

    • Date
      Sep 23, 2023 - Sep 27, 2023
    • Venue
      Marriott, Hyatt and Telus Center
    • Location
      Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Notes

      This annual event provides a forum for conservation leadership and brings together more than 700 leaders from fish and wildlife agencies and conservation groups from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canada and Mexico in order to discuss conservation policy and management issues and accomplishments.

  • 2023 New York Invasive Species Expo

    • Date
      Sep 24, 2023 - Sep 26, 2023
    • Venue
      Saratoga Spa State Park
    • Location
      Saratogo Springs, New York
    • Notes

      This conference will feature presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities for small-group discussions on invasive species issues.

  • 2023 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration

    • Date
      Sep 26, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
    • Location
      Darwin, Australia
    • Notes

      Conference Theme - Nature and people as one: celebrating and restoring connection.

      The virtual component of the 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration will take place on 7 – 8 November 2023

  • Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (Sep 2023)

    • Date
      Sep 28, 2023
    • Venue
      Hybrid - In person at Natural Resources Building, Room 172 and Virtual
    • Location
      Olympia, Washington
  • 2023 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF) - Fall Meeting

    • Date
      Oct 04, 2023 - Oct 05, 2023
    • Sponsor

      Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force

    • Venue
      Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Donald F. Jones Auditorium
    • Location
      New Haven, Connecticut
    • Notes

      Virtual participation available.

  • 2023 Washington State Lake Protection Association 36th Annual Conference

    • Date
      Oct 04, 2023 - Oct 06, 2023
    • Location
      Takoma, Washington
    • Notes

      This year’s theme, "Fish and Beyond in Our Lakes," was chosen to highlight effects of climate change, lake pollution, and lake management strategies on fisheries in Pacific Northwest lakes.