Presentations from the 2018 Invasive Species Summit

Overview of Invasive Species Law Review; Results of Listening Sessions

• Bryce Christians - Montana Invasive Species Council Chair

Panel 1: All Taxa Invasive Species List

• Mike Lee –Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT exotic species list and process)
• Slade Franklin – Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture (Wyoming model)
• Justin Bush - Washington Invasive Species Council (Washington model)
• Brenden Quirion – The Nature Conservancy – (New York PRISM model)

Panel 2: Managing Pathways Inspead of Species

• Lynn Hurst – US Customs & Border Protection (Overview of federal laws – importation of pathways – firewood, plants, hay, boats, etc)
• Josh Atwood– Hawaii Invasive Species Council (Agricultural Inspections example)
• Mark Daluge - Teton County, WY (Hay example)
• Helmuth Rogg - Oregon Dept. of Agriculture/National Plant Board (National firewood regulation review)

Listening Round: Species with Potential Economic Benefits, Known Environmental Impacts

• Justin Bush – Washington Invasive Species Council (Northern Pike)
• Sharlene Sing – US Forest Service (Russian Olive)
• Grant Sizemore - American Bird Conservancy (feral cats)

Panel 4: Regulatory & Enforcement

• David Loewen - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (current enforcement structure for AIS)
• Honorable Greg Mohr (Overview of process to set bonding fee)
• Nicole Kimmel – Alberta Ministry of Environment and Parks (AIS specified penalties, drain plug rule)
• Cort Jensen (Noxious weed enforcement)