2026 General Meeting

The 2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting was held at Wells Commons on the University of Maine campus in Orono on April 1. The meeting was attended by a diverse group of 167 people. Our special thanks go to meeting's sponsors, whose generosity allowed us to keep the registration fee down to $25.

Logos of The University of Maine, DASCO, Inc., ENVU, The Nature Conservancy, Nutrien Solutions, Phish Photography, Alligare, and Somes Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary. A special thanks to the following organizations and individuals for their contributions: Jennifer Booher, Robert Barkalow, William Peery, Gary Fish, Cindy Lang, Ron Lemin, Elizabeth Whitman, Rebecca Jacobs, Paul Conti, David Adams, Eliza Guion, Alanna Vickory, Billy Helprin, and RCL Services LLC.

Proposed State Bill on an Invasive Species Advisory Council

The Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee will have a work session on January 8. Among other bills, it will consider LD 1661, An Act to Establish a Comprehensive and Interagency Approach to Invasive Species Management. The work session will take place in Room 214 at the Cross Office Building, located next to the State House. It is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM. People interested in supporting this bill should consider attending.

2024 General Meeting

The 2024 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting was held at Wells Commons on the University of Maine campus in Orono on April 11. With 226 registered participants, it was the biggest one so far.

2023 General Meeting

The 2023 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting was held at Wells Commons on the University of Maine campus in Orono on March 23. The meeting was attended by 93 participants from all walks of life and included 12 oral presentations, two posters, and a moderated discussion.

2021 General Meeting

The 2021 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting was held virtually (in an attempt to manage the invasive SARS-CoV-2 virus) via Zoom from 9-11am on February 23 & 24.

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