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  • Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in North America, 2021/2022

    https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/distribution-highly-pathogenic-avian-…

    DOI. USGS. National Wildlife Health Center.

    The first 2021/2022 detection of Eurasian strain (EA) highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in North America occurred in December 2021 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Subsequently, HPAI EA H5 and EA H5N1 viruses have been confirmed in wild birds, backyard flocks, and commercial poultry facilities in both Canada and the United States. This HPAI distribution map will be updated weekly or as frequently as documented changes in distribution are available.

  • Division of Plant Industry

    https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/plant-industry/index.htm

    New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food.

  • Division Programs: Kudzu

    https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/division-programs/kudzu/

    Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Entomology and Plant Pathology.

  • DNA From Thin Air: Could Invasive Species be Monitored Using Airborne DNA?

    Jan 21, 2022
    https://blog.invasive-species.org/2022/01/21/could-invasive-species-be-monitore…

    CAB International. Invasives Blog.

    Invasive species are notoriously challenging to track due to their ability to rapidly spread from one habitat to another, whilst their impacts on endangered species can be even more difficult to detect. Two new studies published in the journal Current Biology have now shown that it is possible to accurately identify a variety of animal species over distances of hundreds of metres by sampling environmental DNA (eDNA), or DNA traces shed by animals into the surrounding air.

  • Dogwood Anthracnose

    May 26, 2020
    https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/prairies-perennials/2020-05-26-anthracnose

    University of Illinois Extension.

  • DOI Funding Guide for Invasive Species Management

    Sep 2022
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    https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/doi-funding-guide-for-invasive-species-…

    United States Department of the Interior.

    This funding guide includes information on DOI funding opportunities that could support projects that manage invasive species (e.g., prevention, detection, control/eradication, restoration). It is important to note that information is subject to change. All funding opportunities are subject to the availability of appropriated funds; a program that is listed may not offer funding in any given year. The guide is a starting point. Other DOI funding opportunities may exist that are not included here or that are broader in scope yet could be appropriate for invasive species management. This product helps to advance implementation of the DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan by increasing awareness of Interior's financial assistance programs that may be available to fund invasive species management activities.
    See also: DOI Invasive Species Coordination for related information

  • DOI Invasive Species Coordination

    https://www.doi.gov/ppa/what-we-do/natural-cultural-resources/invasive-species-…

    United States Department of the Interior.

    Coordination and collaboration across jurisdictions are crucial to strategically stem the spread of invasive species. DOI’s Office of Policy Analysis (PPA) coordinates invasive species policy, planning, and program activities among DOI’s Bureaus and Offices. PPA leads DOI-wide invasive species initiatives, facilitates the development and implementation of DOI invasive species action plans, and coordinates the DOI’s Invasive Species Task Force, a leadership body composed of Bureau and Office representatives.  Examples of focus areas include invasive species policy, early detection and rapid response, database interoperability, performance indicators, joint budget proposals, and communications. In addition, PPA is DOI’s point-of-contact for issues and questions related to invasive species and serves as a liaison to the National Invasive Species Council.

  • DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan (2021-2025)

    2021
    https://www.doi.gov/ppa/doi-invasive-species-strategic-plan

    United States Department of the Interior.

    Pursuant to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9), the Department of the Interior (Interior) has released the final Interior-wide invasive species strategic plan. The Act became law on March 12, 2019. Title VII Section 7001 of the Act directs relevant Secretaries to take actions concerning invasive species. This includes the development of a strategic plan (Plan) in coordination with affected eligible States, political subdivisions of eligible States, in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes, and in accordance with the priorities of Governors of eligible States.

    The Plan sets out a vision for effectively managing invasive species through collaborative conservation to protect our nation’s environment and natural and cultural resources; economy and infrastructure; and public health. It both reflects ongoing work by Interior and its partners and leverages opportunities to respond to emerging issues.  This Plan will guide Interior’s work on invasive species in the next five years.

  • DOI Invasive Species Strategic Plan (Draft)

    Jul 2020
    https://www.doi.gov/ppa/doi-invasive-species-strategic-plan

    United States Department of the Interior.

    Pursuant to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Act), the Department of the Interior (Interior) is developing an Interior-wide invasive species strategic plan. The Act became law on March 12, 2019. Title VII Section 7001 of the Act directs relevant Secretaries to take actions concerning invasive species. This includes the development of a strategic plan (Plan) in coordination with affected eligible States, political subdivisions of eligible States, in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes, and in accordance with the priorities of Governors of eligible States.

    60-day Public Comment Period -- Written comments must be submitted online (via Regulations.gov) or by mail by 11:59 p.m. Eastern, October 9, 2020.

    For more information, see the Federal Register notice -- Draft Invasive Species Strategic Plan; Tribal and Alaska Native Corporation Consultations, Public Listening Sessions and Request for Public Comments (8/13/20)

  • DOI Publishes Manual on Rapid Response to Mussel Introductions in the Columbia River Basin

    Nov 11, 2019
    https://westgov.org/news/article/doi-publishes-manual-on-rapid-response-to-muss…

    Western Governors' Association.

    Officials at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced in June 2017 that DOI would coordinate with the Western Governors' Association, states, tribes, federal agencies, and other partners in a project to help strengthen existing efforts to address invasive mussels. The actions described in the 2017 report, Safeguarding the West from Invasive Species, Actions to Strengthen Federal, State, and Tribal Coordination to Address Invasive Mussels [PDF, 1.3 MB], vary from policy and program reviews to on-the-ground efforts to prevent, contain, and control invasive mussels. One recommendation in Safeguarding the West was the development of a reference manual to facilitate rapid response activities in the event of mussel introductions in the Columbia River Basin. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently finalized and released this manual, Dreissenid Mussel Rapid Response in the Columbia River Basin: Recommended Practices to Facilitate Endangered Species Act Section 7 Compliance (Oct 2019) [PDF, 4.3 MB].