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| Thursday Morning |
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This track will offer ten different 40-minute clinics during the two break-out session time slots: 8-9:30 a.m. and 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will have time to fully attend as many as four of the clinics. Most of the clinics will be offered twice.
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| A Primer on Invasive Species |
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Thursday 8-8:40 a.m.
This clinic is geared toward people who wish to become more informed about invasive species. It will provide participants with an overview of invasive species concepts, including practical case studies. The workshop will prepare them for the more detailed learning available in the other more focused invasive species clinics. The clinic will wrap up with an interactive hands-on activity that reinforces the key concepts.
Participants will:
- Gain a good understanding of what invasive species are and why they are a problem.
- Learn the source of invasives, how they spread, and ways to prevent spread.
- Obtain tips for best management practices.
- Learn about inspirational volunteer-led, on-the-ground invasives control efforts.
Presenters:
Vern Holm, coordinator for the Northwest Weed Management Partnership.
Jack Shorr, master gardener/master watershed steward, Oregon State University Extension.
Tania Siemens, invasive species research assistant, Oregon State University Sea Grant/The Nature Conservancy.
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| ID, Biology, and Management of Invasive Weeds in Eastern Oregon |
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Thursday 8-8:40 a.m. Part 1/Repeats 10-10:40 a.m.
Thursday 8:50-9:30 a.m. Part 2/ Repeats 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Part 1 will focus on hands-on weed identification and discussion of 20 invasive weed species common to Eastern Oregon. Part 2 will focus on providing information and references about specific control measures for some of these plants including pros and cons of different chemical and biological control methods as well as plantings and product labeling.
Participants will:
- Be able to identify Eastern Oregon common invasive weeds.
- Know sources of information or who to contact for reporting new populations.
- Learn about management options.
Presenters:
Dan Sherwin, Deschutes County Weed Control.
Don Farrar, Gilliam County Weed Control.
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| ID, Biology and Management of Invasive Weeds in Western Oregon |
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Thursday 8-8:40 a.m. Part 1/Repeats 10-10:40 a.m.
Thursday 8:50-9:30 a.m. Part 2/ Repeats 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Part 1 will focus on hands-on and interactive plant identification and discussion of 15 invasive weed species common to Western Oregon. Part 2 will focus on providing information and references about specific control measures for some of these plants including pros and cons of different cultural, physical, chemical and biological control methods.
Participants will:
- Be able to identify Western Oregon common invasive weeds.
- Know sources of information or who to contact for information about management options.
Presenters:
Andy Hulting, Oregon State University assistant professor and OSU Extension weed specialist.
Joe Dauer, postdoctoral scholar, Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University.
Watershed Council Member TBD.
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| Management of Invasive Animals: PART 1: ID, Impacts & Management |
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Thursday 8-8:40 a.m./Repeats 10-10:40 a.m.
Many non-native vertebrate animals have been introduced to Oregon. While not all non-native animals are invasive, some become a serious problem. They can compete with, prey upon or hybridize with native wildlife; spread disease; alter habitat composition; or otherwise disrupt natural watershed functions. Invasives such as nutria can negatively impact restoration efforts. A comprehensive watershed approach to invasive species must address vertebrate animals as well as plants and invertebrates.
Participants will:
- Gain awareness of which invasive vertebrate animals have the greatest potential harmful effect on the environment, local economies or human health.
- Learn the pathways of introduction for priority invasive animals.
- Understand how to use species plans to address invasive animal issues.
Presenter:
Martin Nugent, program manager, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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| Management of Invasive Animals: PART 2: Techniques & Case Studies |
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Thursday 8:50-9:30 a.m. /Repeats 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Invasive animals seriously impact native fish, wildlife and habitats and are among the highest priority for prevention and control. Management techniques vary by species and by location, and range from altering habitat to trapping.
Participants will:
- Understand how habitat alterations can encourage or discourage establishment and expansion of invasive animals.
- Understand the need for humane euthanasia for some invasive species.
- Gain awareness of how species have been controlled or managed at specific locations.
Presenter:
Martin Nugent, program manager, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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| Aquatic Invasive Species in the Pacific Northwest |
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Thursday 8-8:40 a.m. Part 1/Repeats 10-10:40 a.m.
Thursday 8:50-9:30 a.m. Part 2/Repeats 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Part 1 will focus on invasive aquatic species identification of both plants and animals and will include hands-on specimen identification of species present in the Pacific Northwest as well as those that are considered threats to the region.
Part 2 will build on the previously presented species information with a discussion of ways to prevent further spread of these species as well as options for control and management of these and other species of concern.
Participants will:
- Be able to identify the top 10 species of concern in the region.
- Know how to report new species.
- Have the tools to prevent future invasions.
Presenter:
Robyn Draheim, Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, Portland State University.
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| Streamside Gardening |
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Thursday 8-8:40 a.m./Repeats 10-10:40 a.m.
At one time, natural streams near homes were considered part of the garden. Now, homeowners are beginning to understand that streams are not water gardens but are parts of natural ecosystems.
Participants will:
- Learn how to integrate appropriate native plants into their streamside landscapes.
- Know which plants work best to provide both ecological and aesthetic value in streamside gardening or restoration settings.
Presenters:
Linda McMahan, Oregon State University Extension horticulturist and associate professor in the Department of Horticulture at OSU.
Brad Withrow-Robinson, Oregon State University Extension forester.
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| GardenSmart Oregon: A Gardener's Guide to Alternatives |
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Thursday 8:50-9:30 a.m./Repeats 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Many plants traditionally used by gardeners are joining the ranks of species becoming invasive in wild habitats. In 2008, a coalition of partners, including the City of Portland, OSU Extension Service, Oregon Association of Nurseries, and Oregon Public Broadcasting created and released a booklet GardenSmart Oregon as an educational tool for gardeners. The session will cover some of the background information found in the booklet and stress the role that gardeners and others have in helping to reduce the impact of one of our most popular pastimes—gardening—on the world around us.
Participants will:
- Learn which gardening plants are becoming invasive in our environment.
- Know what people can do to lessen the impact of garden-derived invasive plants.
Presenters:
Jennifer Goodridge, invasive species coordinator, Watershed Services Group, Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Portland.
Linda McMahan, Oregon State University Extension horticulturist and associate professor in the Department of Horticulture at OSU.
Michael McMahan, Fischer Farms, Beaverton.
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| Update on Nutria Issues in Oregon |
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Thursday 8:50-9:30 a.m.
Nutria have become an increasing problem in Oregon in recent years, yet little has been done to mitigate nutria impacts. The Center for Lakes and Reservoirs at Portland State University has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Geological Survey to develop a regional nutria research and management program to explore this problem. This session will update participants on recent nutria research and management activities of the program and provide an opportunity to learn about ideas regarding nutria management on multiple scales.
Participants will:
- Gain access to resources on regional nutria management activities.
- Assist in updating the known distribution and relative density of the nutria population in the state of Oregon.
- Learn how they may be able to benefit from the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs PNW Nutria Project.
- Have an opportunity to communicate and coordinate with colleagues who are experiencing similar nutria problems.
Presenter:
Tevor Sheffels, PhD student at Portland State University, Center for Lakes and Reservoirs.
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| Watershed Councils Building Partnerships to Address Invasives |
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Thursday Part 1: 10-10:40 a.m.
Thursday Part 2: 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Invasive species degrade watershed functions and at the same time are best addressed when you take the cooperative approach that so many watershed councils model. Therefore, it is generally agreed that a comprehensive watershed approach involving multiple partners is needed to address invasive species. More and more watershed councils and other conservation groups in Oregon are engaging in projects that address the threat of invasives, including prevention, early detection and rapid response, and long-term control projects. However, with so many other organizations involved in the invasive species problem, it is not always clear the best role for watershed councils and how they can best coordinate their efforts.
Part 1: How are watershed councils addressing invasive species? Watershed council coordinators will present invasive species projects from four areas in Oregon: Scappoose Bay, Middle Fork of the Willamette, Siuslaw, and Harney County. We will compare and contrast differences in partnerships, roles, species addressed, habitats and conservation issues, and method used.
Part 2: Stopping the invasion: What is the role of watershed councils ? This panel discussion will pull from Part 1’s case studies to evaluate: 1) the effectiveness and transferability of these projects to other watershed councils; and 2) risks, needs, and barriers to a council’s abilities to address invasive species. Audience participation is highly encouraged!
Participants will:
- Learn what some other watershed councils have done so far to address invasives and obtain tools, tips, suggestions and materials on how to better address invasives.
- Develop a better understanding of how to best coordinate efforts in response to invasive species threats, especially in terms of early detection and rapid response.
- Help evaluate the following questions:
1) What are the major barriers watershed councils face in developing invasive species
programs?
2) What critical tools do groups need to adequately address invasives?
3) Are watershed councils in a position to take the lead in multi-agency/landowner
partnerships?
Presenters:
Karen Moon, Harney County Watershed Council coordinator.
Pam Reber, Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council coordinator.
Eve Montanaro, Middle Fork Willamette Watershed council director.
Janelle St. Pierre, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council coordinator.
Tania Siemens, OSU Sea Grant and The Nature Conservancy.
Liz Vollmer-Buhl, Siuslaw Watershed Council coordinator.
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| Friday Morning |
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Invasive Species Communication and Outreach
Friday 8-9:30 a.m.
There is growing awareness of the problem of invasive species in Oregon. But natural resource managers must continue to "tell the story" to the public via the media in order to take action against invasive species in their watershed. How can this be done? What works? What doesn't, and why?
Participants will:
- Through case studies, learn what reporters and editors look for in a good invasive species/science story.
- Learn ways to apply results of a statewide invasive species survey to their work and how to get the media to take notice.
- Learn ways to deliver invasive species messages to target audiences.
- Find out what makes a story resonate with viewers, listeners and readers.
- Gain tools to help convey effective messages about invasive species through their organization's activities.
- Learn ways to work effectively with public and private media.
- Learn how private and public media differ in approaching a story.
Presenters:
Beth Casper has been the environment reporter for the Statesman Journal since 2004. She also has worked at the Boulder Daily Camera and two papers in Montana. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Montana and a bachelor’s from Grinnell College in Iowa.
Jeff Douglas serves as station manager for Oregon Public Broadcasting where he is in charge of making sure OPB-TV does the right things and does them efficiently and well, maximizing the impact of member donations. He came to OPB as a reporter on the popular Oregon Field Guide series. In 2000, he took on the challenge of beginning Oregon Art Beat, a weekly television program celebrating Oregon’s diverse arts and culture.
Douglas came to OPB from KGW-TV where he was executive producer of television news. Douglas moved to Oregon in 1968 to launch KINK radio. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1968 with a degree in geography and a minor in economics.
Ed Jahn is producer/reporter for the OPB-TV outdoor life and science series, Oregon Field Guide. Ed recently completed the hour-long Oregon Field Guide special on invasive species, “The Silent Invasion,” and helped lead OPB's Stop The Invasion campaign. Jahn joined OPB in 2000 after six years producing an outdoor television series for Rocky Mountain PBS. In addition, he has worked for commercial radio and television in Portland, Denver and New York City.
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| Wrap-up Session |
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Friday 10-11:30 a.m.
Join with presenters and moderators from prior workshops in this track to hear a short summary of each session and identify issues that require additional discussion, attention or action. Each group will record and prioritize these issues. An OWEB board member will moderate the wrap-up exercise.
Participants will:
- Hear a short summary of each workshop in this track.
- Help identify issues that require additional discussion, attention or action.
- Prioritize issues identified.
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