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

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:

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

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

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

-- 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]  PA Environment Digest