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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) ROWHWG: Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way | Tackling Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Tackling Woody Species \nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 \n1:00pm-2:00pm CDT \nRegister now! \nJoin us for the second in a series of webinars and roundtables on invasive plant management on rights-of-way. This session will focus on controlling woody plants and examine new resources for right-of-way land managers in relation to invasive plant management. \n  \nIn this webinar Dr. Mark Renz of the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Stephen Enloe of the University of Florida will discuss their preferred woody management techniques and share case studies of on the ground activities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss woody plant management across the U.S. \nPresenters: \nDr. Mark Renz \nAssociate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist \nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison \nMark Renz\, PhD is a professor and extension weed specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Renz researches and extends information about the biology and management of invasive plants. Research goals in Dr. Renz’s lab are centered on developing information that will improve management by improving the knowledge and understanding of invasive plant biology. \nDr. Stephen Enloe \nProfessor and Extension Specialist \n IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants\, University of Florida \nDr. Stephen Enloe is a professor and extension specialist at the IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants at the University of Florida. He has been involved with invasive plant research and extension for the past two decades and has worked throughout the western and southeastern United States on developing innovative management strategies for many of the worst invasive tree\, shrub\, vine\, and herbaceous species in the US. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rowhwg-invasive-plant-management-on-rights-of-way-tackling-woody-species/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: AFWA - Solar and Wind Energy Facility Decommissioning and Repowering
DESCRIPTION:Solar and Wind Energy Facility Decommissioning and Repowering \nMonday\, May 6\, 2024 \nStarts at 2:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \nJoin AFWA and American Clean Power for a webinar discussing solar and wind energy facility decommissioning and repowering. \nSpeakers: \nAndrew Pinger\, Scout Clean Energy \nAllie Peters\, EDP Renewables \nWalker Adams\, Leeward Energy
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-afwa-solar-and-wind-energy-facility-decommissioning-and-repowering/
ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies":MAILTO:info@fishwildlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T113000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) MIPN: Ruminations of a Goat Herder on Invasive Species and Forest Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Ruminations of a Goat Herder on Invasive Species and Forest Stewardship \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 \nStarts at 11:30AM CDT \nRegister now! \nPresenter: Ron Rathfon\, Purdue University Extension Forester \nJoin us for a presentation on the suitability of prescribed grazing in forests informed by Ron\’s five-year experiment on the effects of prescribed grazing by goats on invasive shrubs and native plant species in a mixed hardwood forest.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-mipn-ruminations-of-a-goat-herder-on-invasive-species-and-forest-stewardship/
ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN)":MAILTO:mipn@mortonarb.org
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SUMMARY:World Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators\, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development\, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.  The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/world-bee-day-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bee City USA":MAILTO:beecityusa@xerces.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T153000
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SUMMARY:UIUC Illinois Invasive Species Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Invasive Species Symposium \nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024 \n9:30AM-3:30PM CDT \nUniversity of Illinois Champaign County Extension Office\, Champaign\, IL \nRegister now! \nInvasive species are a serious and expensive threat to ecosystems\, and Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions.  \nInvasive species are a growing concern in our forests\, lakes\, backyards\, and agricultural fields. These non-native plants\, animals\, and insects spread quickly\, and once they take hold\, they\’re costly to remove. \nGet the latest research updates\, explore management recommendations\, hear about success stories\, network with colleagues\, and find resources to manage invasive species effectively at the ninth annual Illinois Invasive Species Symposium. Topics include an update on spotted lanternfly\, Zebra mussel mitigation\, tracking invasive ticks\, and an open Q&A panel discussion on the state of invasive species in Illinois. \nThe event is open to industry professionals\, landowners and managers\, farmers\, foresters\, volunteers\, environmental stewards\, and the media. \nLunch is included in the registration cost. \nContact Erin Garrett for more information at 618-524-2270 or emedvecz@illinois.edu. \n  \nAgenda \n\n9:30 AM: Welcome \n9:40 AM: Let’s Talk – Strategies for Engaging with Communities About Invasive Species\nEmily Steele\, University of Illinois Extension media communications manager \n10:10 AM: Summative Research Report on Four Year Zebra Mussel Mitigation and Monitoring Project in Lake County\nJohn Sonnenberg\, Joe Rogalski\, and David Hammond\, Lake county Zebra Mussel Project \n10:50 AM: Updates on State and Federally Regulated Insect Pests for Illinois\nScott Schirmer\, Illinois Department of Agriculture\, Nursery & Northern Field Office Section Manager \n11:20 AM: Volunteer Habitat Restoration Project at Lincoln’s New Salem Historical Site\nTerri Treacy\, Menard County Trails and Greenways \n11:50 AM: Lunch \n12:45 PM: Passive Surveillance Using Animal and Wildlife Shelters for Early Detection of Invasive Ticks and Tick-borne Disease Agents in Illinois\nZachary Zwiebel\, Holly Tuten\, and Teresa Steckler; University of Illinois Animal Sciences\, Illinois Natural History Survey\, University of Illinois Extension \n1:15 PM: The Threat of Invasive Crayfish on Crayfish of Greatest Conservation Need in Illinois: Habitat Associations and Conservation Implications\nDusty Swedberg\, Christopher Taylor\, and Molly Carlson; Illinois Natural History Survey \n1:45 PM: Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants\nKurt Dreisilker\, Morton Arboretum \n2:25 PM: Monitoring Aquatic Invasive Species throughout the Illinois River Watershed Using Environmental DNA\nJoel Corush\, Illinois Natural History Survey \n2:55 PM: The State of Invasive Species in Illinois: Q&A Panel Discussion\nChristopher Evans\, Scott Schirmer\, Katie O’Reilly\, Phil Cox \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Ryan Pankau at rcpankau@illinois.edu.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/uiuc-illinois-invasive-species-symposium/
LOCATION:UIUC Champaign County Extension Office\, 801 N Country Fair Dr d\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Extension":MAILTO:emedvecz@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) ERC Speaker Series - Green Horizons: Collaborative Conservation Initiatives for Expanded Infrastructure along Energy & Transportation Rights-of-Way
DESCRIPTION:Green Horizons: Collaborative Conservation Initiatives for Expanded Infrastructure along Energy & Transportation Rights-of-Way \nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024 \n11:00AM-12:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \n\n\nA webinar exploring innovative strategies to foster collaboration between conservation groups and energy/transportation landowners. Discover how leveraging rights-of-way can drive the expansion of green infrastructure\, creating sustainable corridors that benefit the environment and communities. Learn about successful partnerships\, actionable insights\, and the trans-formative potential of collaborative conservation initiatives in shaping our future landscapes.\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-erc-speaker-series-green-horizons-collaborative-conservation-initiatives-for-expanded-infrastructure-along-energy-transportation-rights-of-way/
ORGANIZER;CN="UIC Energy Resources Center":MAILTO:samr@uic.edu
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 1 Agenda: \n\nWelcome + Introduction\nWind Energy Technology & Current Deployment\nWind Project Development Process: Non-wildlife Considerations\nConservation Laws & Regulatory Overview in the Five States\nState Process for Development of Wind Energy\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T110000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 2 Agenda: \n\nSiting Considerations in the Five States\nEagles & Wind Energy
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T110000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 3 Agenda: \n\nBats & Wind Energy\nGreater Sage Grouse\, Lesser Prairie Chicken & Wind Energy
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T110000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 4)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 4 Agenda: \n\nMigratory Birds & Wind with a Focus on Cranes & Grassland Birds\nLooking to the Future: Breakout + Next Steps
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-4/
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