Posted March 21, 2008

Invasive species and habitat restoration: tools and resources

Center for Invasive Plant Management Learning Library
Online learning products developed in collaboration with government agencies, universities, and organizations.

An Introduction to the Management of Invasive Alien Species
Global Invasive Species Programme
10-module online training course

Invasive Plant Science and Management
New quarterly journal from Weed Science Society of America
Print and online versions. Fundamental and applied research on invasive plant biology, ecology, management, and restoration of invaded non-crop areas. Educational, sociopolitical, and technological aspects of invasive plant management.

Spatial Invasion Simulator Model
University of California Irvine
Learn how invasive plant establishment and spread can be influenced by the ecological mechanisms of plant feedback and seed dispersal. Explore alternative management strategies to control invasion and restore native species.

Weed Information Management System (WIMS)
Version 3.0 now available
The Nature Conservancy’s Microsoft Access-based relational database application for managing weed-related information. Updated version compatible with ArcPad 6 and 7. New features aid in the collection and maintenance of weed mapping and management data. New and updated training documents.

Institute for Applied Ecology Native Seed Network

• searchable database of native seed vendors
• information about released plant materials (such as cultivars)
• articles about restoration genetics
• species lists and recommendations for most ecoregions of the U.S.

Other tools and resources

Online Land Status Records
Bureau of Land Management

eBird Trail Tracker
New interactive software collects visitor bird sightings at parks and refuges
Software from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology includes customized maps and checklists. Visitors can find out which birds have been seen recently and where they may find them; record their own sightings, creating a continuous, updated record of bird observations for the site; view photographs, listen to sounds, and read life history information. All eBird Trail Tracker reports are pooled in the eBird database.

NOAA Marine Debris
Marine debris injures and kills marine life, including birds. Website includes information on types and sources of marine debris, marine debris projects, funding opportunities, outreach and education, news, and a photo gallery.

National Survey on Recreation and the Environment: Bird Watching Trends in the United States, 1994-2006
The Internet Research Information Series (IRIS)
February, 2008

Radar Technology - A Tool for Understanding Migratory Birds
Website hosted by the USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT)

Species Distribution Modeling
American Museum of Natural History Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
Theory of distribution modeling, how to develop and test a species’ distribution model, how to interpret model output, case studies. Includes links to data sources and software tools available online.

Wetlands and Global Climate Change – new webpage
Association of State Wetland Managers
Recent reports and studies, state climate change action plans, scientists conducting research on wetlands and climate change, events, resources and publications, and more.

Grants

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Keystone Initiative Grants
Pre-proposal due April 1, 2008
Programs include Bird Conservation, Fish Conservation, Marine and Coastal Conservation, Wildlife and Habitat Conservation. Other priorities include control of invasive species, enhancing delivery of ecosystem services in agricultural systems, minimizing the impact on wildlife of emerging energy sources, developing future conservation leaders and professionals.

EPA Funding for Conferences, Workshops, and/or Meetings
Multiple deadlines: June 5, 2008; and December 9, 2008
Funds for planning, arranging, administering and/or conducting conferences, workshops, and/or meetings focused on research to protect human health and safeguard the environment, including ecosystems, water and security; air and global climate change; and other topics.

National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
Deadline June 27, 2008
Notice of Availability of Grants and Request for Applications FY 2009

Grants for Google Earth Pro licenses
Rolling deadline
Google Earth Pro allows for GIS data importation and other features. Grants for licenses available to non-profit organizations working in environment/science & other areas.

Meetings, Conferences, Training

Partners in Flight Western Working Group (WWG)
Olympia, Washington
April 9-10, 2008
Meeting focus: WWG 5-Year Action Plan, development of decision support tools with the Avian Knowledge Alliance, the national bird monitoring partnership under the Multistate Conservation Grant Program (National Conservation Needs), and various McAllen International PIF Conference ‘follow-ups.’
Information: Rex Sallabanks (208) 287-2754.

Invasive Weed Mapping Basic Training
Boulder, CO
May 19-22, 2008
Workshop on wildland weed inventory and mapping techniques conducted by Utah State University. Practical field methods suited to a wide range of mapping objectives, field conditions, and GPS equipment types will be taught in both field and classroom settings.

Ingestion of Spent Lead Ammunition: Implications for Wildlife and Humans
Boise, Idaho
May 12-15, 2008
Convened by The Peregrine Fund

Society of Wetland Scientists 29th Annual Meeting “Capitalizing on Wetlands”
Washington DC
May 26–30, 2008

2008 American Water Resource Association Summer Specialty Conference Riparian Ecosystems and Buffers
Virginia Beach, Virginia
June 30 - July 2, 2008

Calls for papers and abstracts

Wetlands 2008: Wetlands and Global Climate Change
Portland, Oregon
Conference: September 15-19, 2008
Abstracts due April 11, 2008

11th North American Crane Workshop
Glacier Canyon Lodge Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells
Conference: September 23-27, 2008
Deadline for abstracts for oral presentations and posters: June 20, 2008
Sponsored by the North American Crane Working Group.
More info: Jane Austin (701)-253-5510.

Opportunities, requests, announcements

Nightjar Survey Network seeks volunteer surveyors
The Center for Conservation Biology/Nightjar Survey Network is collecting data on the population distribution and population trends of Nightjars (including Common Nighthawks). The network seeks citizens, biologists, and conservation groups to adopt and conduct survey routes. Details and contact info available on the website.

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