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Megan M. Weber

@meganweber.bsky.social
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Aquatic Invasive Species Extension Educator @ UMN Extension & MAISRC. Mostly posting about AIS, water, and nature with a little personal touch. Posting on my own behalf.

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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
New #OpenAccess paper! Does augmented reality messaging lead people to take more aquatic #InvasiveSpecies prevention actions? Not in this case... but we have thoughts and it certainly still created some engaging conversations. Check it out! #BioInvasions doi.org/10.1007/s002...
A virtual scene depicting an angler on a dock alongside a truck pulling a trailered fishing vessel from a lake is projected on a tabletop. An inset video shows someone wiping down a fishing rod.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Was out in the field earlier this week sampling for Corbicula. Very active bunch. ;) #InvasiveSpecies
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Gadfly Stratton, Ph.D. @inclusivescience.ca · 24/09/2025
Another new paper out! 😱🧑‍🔬 "Recommendations from the Sea Grant-Led Invasive Species Language Workshop" out now, open access, in Management of Biological Invasions! @invasivesnet.bsky.social www.reabic.net/journals/mbi... #BiologicalInvasions 🧪
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Photos have been rolling in for our Zebra Mussel Safari program and whenever I see photos like this come in, I'm grateful I don't have to count these by hand. 😂
A square sampling plate that is completely covered by zebra mussels.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
If you'd like to help monitor for spiny water flea and are located near Park Rapids or Brainerd, the loaner kits are live and available there now! They can be reserved at z.umn.edu/spinykits
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Current view at my @umnextension.bsky.social office. It's coloring day! Marking line for spiny water flea sampling nets to get ready to send out to offices across Minnesota ready for become part of our new spiny water flea monitoring equipment loaner system!
Rope piled on a carpeted office floor with black and red markings.A plankton net, pile of rope, measuring tape, ruler, and sharpies spread across a carpeted office floor.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Did you miss our webinar about mercury levels in game fish from zebra mussel infested waters last month! If so, you're in luck because the recording is now live. @maisrc.bsky.social researcher, Gretchen Hansen shared a great presentation about this research! z.umn.edu/MercuryRising #bioinvasions
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Webinar: Mercury Rising: How Zebra Mussels are Changing Fish Contaminants
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Come work with me! @umnextension.bsky.social is hiring an Extension Educator with the Minnesota Master Naturalist program. The deadline closes soon -- but many choices for where in the state to locate! hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369983
Come work with us! Now accepting applications for Minnesota Master Naturalist Regional Extension Educator. For more information or to apply, visit hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369983 Job ID 369983. Application Deadline is September 14, 2025.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Passing this along to a colleague! She's been working with a volunteer who has been training her dog to sniff out the difference between European highbush cranberry and American highbush cranberry. Much preferred to having to taste the difference, haha!
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
We have some really awesome volunteers as part of our programs here at @umnextension.bsky.social and @maisrc.bsky.social! extension.umn.edu/natural-reso...
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Once a teacher, always a teacher
Penny Stiles educates as an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Detector.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Still time to register for our upcoming webinar on #ZebraMussel management research! We're welcoming USGS researcher, Matthew Barbour to talk about low dose copper for zebra mussel control Free registration here: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Registration is open! Find a location near you to help search for aquatic invasive species on August 9. Locations across Minnesota. No experience necessary! z.umn.edu/StarryTrekRe... #StarryTrek #StarryTrek2025 #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #Minnesota
A person outdoors with a lake in the background is holding up a rake head attached to a rope. The rake is filled with various types of aquatic plants. Overlaying text reads, "Starry Trek 2025. Join the Crew! Find a location near you at starrytrek.org" Starry Trek is on August 9, 2025.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
My @umnextension.bsky.social colleague, Angie, was interviewed on the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture podcast, Smarty Plants, recently to talk about her cool work around invasive species participatory science! #InvasiveSpecies open.spotify.com/episode/2F9H...
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Participatory Science: Your Involvement Matters
Smarty Plants · Episode
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Watching the zebra mussel sniffing dogs at work (and play) never gets old. #GoodBoy #InvasiveSpecies
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We saw these at the store a few weeks ago (in Minnesota) and had to get them... they're amazing.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Our workshop venue in May had a resident pup that joined us for most of the workshop. The best! It was particularly fond of the lunch break and waited eagerly for any bits that fell off the edges of people's plates while they loaded up. ;)
A happy dog sits between two people in a lunch buffet line eagerly looking at plates being filled.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Registration is now live for our September webinar! We're welcoming Steve Smith and Raining White as they present Starry Stonewort and Manoomin: Case Studies on Relationship and Management. z.umn.edu/SSWManoomin #InvasiveSpecies #Bioinvasions
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar: Starry Stonewort and Manoomin: Case Studies on Relationship and Management. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...
About this webinar: This 1.5 hour extended webinar will discuss the relationship manoomin has with the macro alga invader starry stonewort, providing an early look at starry stonewort management withi...
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Our friends at Minnesota Sea Grant are hiring an aquaculture Extension associate to focus on improving aquaculture practices to help feed communities and support the future of fisheries in Minnesota and the Great Lakes region. Check it out below (Job ID 368482) hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/368...
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Careers
Coordinate all aspects of the MNSG Aquaculture Lab on the U of M St. Paul campus (50%)
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Recording of our most recent webinar is live! Effective Rusty Crayfish Removals to Protect Wild Rice. Check the video description for some extra links shared and discussed during the webinar. #InvasiveSpecies #Bioinvasions youtu.be/7E6cE-7zRvY?...
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Webinar: Effective Rusty Crayfish Removals to Protect Wild Rice
YouTube video by U of M AIS Detectors
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
@umnextension.bsky.social is #hiring a Regional Director for the central Minnesota region (at my office!). Full time appointment, comprehensive benefits package, part of a collaborative, engaged team. For more information and to apply👉 z.umn.edu/CentralRD (deadline: May 23, 2025)
University of Minnesota Extension is hiring a regional director for the central Minnesota region. Deadline to apply is May 23, 2025. Visit z.umn.edu/CentralRD for more information.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
One @maisrc.bsky.social research team found that in lakes invaded by zebra mussels, fish were up to 72% higher in mercury—reaching risky levels at smaller sizes compared to lakes without zebra mussels. This project will be featured in our August webinar. Register here👇 umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar: Mercury Rising: How Zebra Mussels are Changing Fish Contaminants. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webina...
Zebra mussels are invasive species that can reshape entire lake ecosystems, with surprising and far-reaching effects. Researchers have discovered that zebra mussels—well-known for clogging pipes and o...
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Volunteers in our AIS Detectors program do some awesome work! Check out this @umnextension.bsky.social article about Bob, who took some AWESOME rusty crayfish photos for us, traps rusty crayfish, and shares his favorite way to prepare them. extension.umn.edu/natural-reso...
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A tale of two landscapes and one Aquatic Invasive Species Detector’s mission
Water isn’t just a resource for Bob McNamara. It’s life itself. “You don’t know until it’s gone how important it is.”
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Still time to register for tomorrow's webinar about rusty crayfish management around wild rice! umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📸: Bob McNamara
A rusty crayfish sits on a blank background with a ruler in the background.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
I saw Amy Morey present on some of the results from this project earlier this year. Perhaps not surprising, but still shocking. Online plant sales are a real risk for invasive species introductions... even where regulations exist that prohibit it. mitppc.umn.edu/research/res... #bioinvasions
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Spread of invasive plants into Minnesota through e-commerce
Researchers assessed e-commerce, or online sales, as a pathway for invasive plant species to enter the state of Minnesota.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The kiddo (9) learned about scientists today at school. She came home to proudly tell me about what they learned and that they learned that sometimes it's hard. My daughter raised her hand and said, "I know that's true because my mom is a scientist and she struggles." 🤣 Touché, kiddo. Touché.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Want to join us for the AIS Detectors Core Course? Well, registration has just opened! Learn more and register here: learning.umn.edu/search/publi...
The AIS Detectors Core Course Workshop registration opens in March and there are in-person workshops available in Wayzata on May 9th and Brainerd on May 16th. An all-virtual option is available June 3rd and 4th.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Attention nature nerds: Registration is open for Gathering Partners! Extension natural resources teams and the Bell Museum team up to put this on and there's so many awesome topics to learn about. This year all our sessions connect with #water. gatheringpartners.umn.edu
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Gathering Partners Conference
A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resources
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
So cool to explore this recent @maisrc.bsky.social Story Map highlighting an #InvasiveSpecies success story: Invasive phragmites management in Minnesota. storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/... #bioinvasions
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Uniting to Control Invasive Phragmites in Minnesota
A Strategic Statewide Approach
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Come work with me at @UMNExt! My natural resources colleagues on the forest team are hiring a Forest-Dependent Wildlife Extension Educator. Learn more: hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/367...
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a person is walking through a forest with leaves falling from the trees .
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center identified another pathway for the introduction of invasive organisms... dried aquarium wood. plpa.cfans.umn.edu/news/underwa... #bioinvasions #invasivespecies
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Something fishy about this fungus: exotic underwater fungus reaches the US on aquarium wood | Department of Plant Pathology
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Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) @mnseagrant.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
As Congress finalizes the 2026 federal budget, we face the possibility that the administration will propose to eliminate Sea Grant federal funding. Please add your name to our sign-on letter & share this request w/your networks who benefit from MN Sea Grant: z.umn.edu/mnseagrant_letter. Thank you!
Illustration titled "The Great Lakes Blue Economy," depicting various economic activities around the Great Lakes. It includes icons and labels for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, water science research, wind energy, and community resilience among others. Visuals include ships, fish, wind turbines, and research facilities, emphasizing environmental management and economic opportunities.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Live or recently dead specimens in photos are preferred so that color clues are still present. If you want to check out the context -- you can download a pdf of the current edition here: maisrc.umn.edu/guidebook. Thank you! End/🧵
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Aquatic Invasive Species Identification Guidebook | Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
The Aquatic Invasive Species Identification Guidebook contains instructions for identifying a number of aquatic invasive species that are considered high-risk to Minnesota waters, as well as some comm...
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Ideally one image that shows top down view or side view (whichever is more relevant) to show general size/shape/important coloration clues. And then one additional photo that is a nice detail/clear image of Chelae. 3/
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Species looking for photo upgrades: 1) Northern clearwater crayfish (Faxonius propiquus) 2) Virile crayfish (Faxonius virilis) 3) Calico crayfish (Faxonius immunis) This is a novice level ID guide, so we are just looking for a couple photos of each. 2/
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Hello #crayfish peeps! We're updating our AIS ID Guide this year and would like to upgrade our photos of some of the look alike species this year. Do you happen to have some good photos you'd be willing to share with us? Here's what we're looking for: 1/🧵
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I live in a house divided. Today was mismatch sock day for spirit week, so one of my kiddos borrowed one sock from mom’s drawer and one sock from dad’s drawer. 😂
One foot wearing a Michigan Wolverines sock and one wearing a University of Minnesota sock.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
And our July webinar registration is open now too! We're excited for this update on a potential tool for zebra mussel management. Link below for free registration to How Low Can We Go?: Zebra Mussel Control with Low-Dose Copper Treatments z.umn.edu/ZMCopper #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions
Zebra mussels coating a rocky lake bed.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Love this blend of art and education!!
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Correction. This is our MAY webinar.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Registration is open for our March webinar! We're welcoming Brennan Pederson and Val Brady to talk about their work: Effective Rusty Crayfish Removals to Protect Wild Rice #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📷: Bob McNamara
A rusty crayfish next to ruler markings
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Looking for a Chrome Extension recommendation for better Google Calendar notifications. I think that over the years I've started to get desensitized to the current reminder sounds/looks. 🤣 I want something bigger/bolder/harder to ignore... maybe with a new sound. Have something you tried and liked?
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The webinar from our recent webinar about Starry Stonewort biology, prevention, and management is now live on our YouTube channel! #InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions z.umn.edu/StarryScience
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Webinar: Starry stonewort science, prevention, and management
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The Water Resources Center at University of Minnesota is hiring a new director! Job ID: 366476 Priority application deadline: February 24 Final application deadline: March 17 wrc.umn.edu/employment
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Jo Latimore @jolatimore.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
New year, new opportunities to learn about lakes! 🎓 Sign up for the Introduction to Lakes online class 🐢 Learn how to protect turtles and frogs ❎ Prevent invasive algae from taking over 🧂 Discover how road salt impacts our waters ...and much more! See our full list at canr.msu.edu/michiganlake...
A snow-covered, frozen lakeshore lined by brown vegetation and trees. Text reads, "Learn about lakes online! Check out our updated list of webinars and classes." The Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership logo is featured.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Does "accessible in winter" mean places where people from warmer climates can attend without having to buy winter clothes? ;) Depending on what you need -- I have a recommendation in Minnesota. But I'm saying this as my kids and I play with instant freeze bubbles while it's -20 deg F out. 🤣
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Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Teachers! IL-IN Sea Grant is looking to understand the use of live crayfish in classroom settings. If you are (or know) a science teacher in grades 3-12 in the #GreatLakes region who has used live crayfish in the classroom, we'd like to chat! Interest form: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A flyer advertising a call to grade 3-12 science educators for interviews as part of a research project on the use of live crayfish in the classroom. Interviews are available online or via phone, and participants will receive $40 for their time.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Excited to have Ryan Thum and his team join us for our next webinar: Integrating genetic and herbicide studies to improve watermilfoil management outcomes. Join us in March and learn more about dealing with hybrid watermilfoil management! umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar: Integrating genetic and herbicide studies to improve watermilfoil management outcomes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abo...
Managers increasingly recognize that Eurasian watermilfoil (including hybrids with native northern watermilfoil) is genetically diverse, and that strains can differ in their growth, spread, impacts, a...
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
If you didn't make it, this was a GREAT session! Over 300 people joined live -- I'll be sure to share the link to the recording once it's available.
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Megan M. Weber @meganweber.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Today's the day! Join us at 1pm Central for a webinar on starry stonewort biology, management, and prevention featuring @phelpslab.bsky.social , Dan Larkin, and Ryan Wersal! Register here: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #bioinvasions
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: AIS Webinar: Starry stonewort science, prevention, and management. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Come learn the latest about starry stonewort from three Minnesota-based researchers. They will address what we know about the biology of starry stonewort and how we can apply this information to sprea...
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