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Webinar: Stop the Spread: Essential Campaigns for Preventing Invasive Species

November 20, 2024 @ 2:30 pm 4:00 pm CST

Speakers: Jennifer Riddle (ISAN – Don’t Let It Loose), Laurel Downs (TNC – Don’t Move Firewood), Zach Burnside (Wildlife Forever – Clean, Drain, Dry), and Jeanine Neskey (MRP-APHIS, Squeal on Pigs).

Join us for an informative webinar featuring a panel of experts presenting key invasive species education campaigns. This webinar will cover four critical initiatives designed to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species across various ecosystems.

  • Don’t Let It Loose: Learn about responsible pet ownership and why it’s important to prevent the release of pets into the wild.
  • Don’t Move Firewood: Discover the importance of using local firewood to avoid spreading harmful forest pests.
  • Clean, Drain, Dry: Get practical tips on how to clean your watercraft, gear and equipment to stop aquatic invasive species from hitching a ride.
  • Squeal on Pigs: Understand the role of reporting and managing feral swine populations to protect natural habitats.

This panel will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for all taxa, helping you to play a part in safeguarding our natural spaces.