Events

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NAISMA 2026 Annual Conference

The ISC is excited to announce that we are co-hosting the NAISMA 2026 Annual Conference! The conference will take place in Alexandria, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C. From October 19–22, invasive species management professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across North America will come together to share ideas, innovations, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems. We hope to see you there!

Early bird registration closes on August 31, 2026

Promotional image with the following text: 2026 North American Invasive Species Management Association Conference in Alexandria, Virginia. October 19 through the 22, 2026. The conference theme is "Global leadership, local impact".

Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association

Starry Trek: Mobilizing Volunteers for Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species

June 17, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online

Host: Blue Ridge PRISM

New Invasive Plant Laws: What Happens Next

June 24, 2026 12:00 pm
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Online

Host: Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

Genomic surveillance of zebra mussel populations using genotyping by sequencing

July 8, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online

Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association

Webinar: Practical Approaches to Managing Amur Honeysuckle

July 15, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online

Host: Blue Ridge PRISM

The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving

July 22, 2026 11:30 am
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Online

Host: SE RISCC

Invading Meadows: Tropical Seagrass Across the Caribbean

August 18, 2026 1:00 pm
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Online

Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association

Planning for the Unknown: Tools for Urban Forest Pest Preparedness

August 19, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online

Host: Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

Restoring our underwater forests: Can native revegetation enhance invasion resistance in lakes?

September 9, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online

Host: SE RISCC

Pet Problems: The Role of the Exotic Pet Trade in Species Invasions

September 15, 2026 1:00 pm
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Online

Host: North American Invasive Species Management Association

Managing Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay

September 16, 2026 2:00 pm
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Online

Host: SE RISCC

Pythons and Other Predators: Prey Behavior and Ecosystem Function in the Florida Everglades 

October 22, 2026 1:00 pm
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Online

Host: SE RISCC

Invasive Species in a Changing World:Linking Ecological Dynamics to Management

November 17, 2026 1:00 pm
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Online
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