Penn State Extension Water Cooler Talk: Aquatic Invasive Species In PA Webinar June 29

Penn State Extension will hold another in its series of Water Cooler Talk Webinars June 29 on Aquatic Invasive Species in Pennsylvania from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Hear from the experts about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). AIS are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity worldwide. Affecting both local ecology and economy, these small critters can have big impacts to our watersheds. This program will teach what characteristics make a species invasive, how they move from place to place, and how you can prevent their spread.

Speakers will include--

-- Tyler Groh, Assistant Research Professor, Watershed Management Extension Specialist

-- Amber Stilwell, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator, Coastal Outreach Specialist, Penn State Extension, Pennsylvania Sea Grant

Click Here to register for this free program or for more information.

NewsClips:

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: More Monarch Butterflies Migrating Back To PA This Spring, But Population Remains Threatened  

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: In PA, There’s Almost No Chance You Saw A Murder Hornet

Related Articles This Week:

-- PA Sea Grant: New Video Shows How Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Thru Aquariums, Water Garden Trades  [PaEN]

-- DEP Blog: Sea Lampreys - Parasitic Predators Of Lake Erie, Great Lakes 

Take Action Now!

-- Tell Your Legislator NOW To Set Aside $500 Million From Federal American Rescue Funds To Support Local Environmental, State Park & Forest Projects 

[Posted: May 26, 2022]  PA Environment Digest