The latest newsletter storymap from PA iMapInvasives highlights actions around Pennsylvania to track and manage invasive species and features articles on--

-- Encouraging Words On Invasive Species Management - By Mike Estep, Master Watershed Steward

-- How Regional Invasive Species Partnerships Would Benefit Pennsylvania - By Amy Jewitt, PA iMapInvasives Coordinator

-- Practical Considerations for Invasive Plant Management - By Dr. Eric P. Burkhart, Penn State

-- Recap: 2024 Jumping Worm Jamboree - By Amy Jewitt

-- Plant Patrol An Indiana County Invasive Plant Removal Group - By Ed Donley, Community Scientist & Barbara Hauge, Landscape Architect

-- The Vine That Ate The South Moves North - By Amy Jewitt & Mary Walsh, Western PA Conservancy

-- The Strength of Mussels: Governor's Youth Council Teams Up With Fish & Boat Commission To Restore A Recovering Stream - By Sage Storm & John Bruner, Governor's Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation

-- Invasive Species Spotlight: Pink Lotus

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For more information on invasive species in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania iMap Invasives website.

The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives program was launched in 2013 with the goal of spearheading a movement to share invasive species data across local, state, and government entities within Pennsylvania and to provide a tool for natural resource professionals to effectively track and manage invasive species.

The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives program is administered by staff from the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program.

Related Articles:

-- DCNR Hosts 5 Webinars On Draft State Outdoor Recreation Plan Starting Feb. 3  [PaEN]

-- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan. 22 On Accessible Recreation Topics  [PaEN]

-- DCNR Grants Newsletter: Mifflin Square Park Renovations; New Outdoor Recreation Plan Webinars Coming Feb. 3; 2024 Grant Accomplishments

-- Apply Now! Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications  [PaEN]

-- DCNR/PA Environmental Council Host Jan. 30 Webinar On New Outdoor Ambassador Program Launching In The Laurel Highlands And Poconos Conservation Landscapes [PaEN]

-- Jan. 10 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation  [PaEN]

-- PA Environmental Council Announces $30,000 In Water Trail Mini-Grants To 8 Groups  [PaEN]

-- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In December Now Available  [PaEN]

-- Western PA Conservancy Preserves 28 Acres Along The Allegheny River In Warren County Thanks To Easement Donation By Randall Gustafson  [PaEN]

-- Citizen Voice: Countryside Conservancy Announces 37-Acre Lake Carey Easement To Forever Preserve Forested, Natural Land

-- Register Now! PA Recreation & Parks Society Annual Conference & Expo March 16-19 In Hershey  [PaEN]

-- Registration Now Open! WeConservePA PA Land Conservation Conference April 2-4 In State College  [PaEN]

-- Register Now!  PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Annual Conference March 10-12 In Erie  [PaEN]

-- Foundation For Sustainable Forests, French Creek Valley Conservancy: Jan. 17 Virtual Woods & Water Film Series; Feb. 21 In-Person Woods & Water Film Series  [PaEN]

-- North Branch Land Trust Receives Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Watershed Education Grant [PaEN]

-- Western PA Conservancy Seeks Riparian Steward Volunteers In Armstrong, Erie, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Potter, Venango Counties [PaEN]

-- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Accepting Scholarship Applications From Wallenpaupack Area, Honesdale, Delaware Valley, Western Wayne School Districts In PA  [PaEN]

-- PA iMapInvasives Newsletter Highlights Jumping Worm Jamboree, Benefits Of Regional Invasive Species Partnerships, Plant Patrol In Indiana County, Restoring Mussels In Dunkard Creek  [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- MCall: Lehigh Valley Trail Gap Will Be Linked Up This Year In Bethlehem Greenway - Saucon Rail Trail With $4.3 Million Purchase From Norfolk Southern

-- Altoona Mirror: Study: Outdoor Recreation Drives Bedford Tourism

-- The Nature Conservancy-PA Newsletter: Reflecting On 2024; Forest Resiliency Insights; Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, TNC Chief Scientist

-- Fish & Boat Commission Feb. 12 Webinar: Women’s Intro To Fly Fishing Program, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m

-- Natural Lands: Participate In A Jan. 20  MLK Day Of Service Event In One Of Our Preserves

-- Natural Lands: Apply Now For Class Of 2025 Force Of Nature Volunteer Program 

[Posted: January 7, 2025]

1/13/2025