Aquatic Invasive Plant Species Workshop Agenda - March 7, 2018

Massachusetts River Herring Network Workshop
Wednesday March 7, 2018 8:15AM-2:30PM
Lakeville Public Library 4 Precinct St. Lakeville, MA 02347

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A pdf version of the agenda can be downloaded here:  Agenda - Aquatic Invasive Plant Species Workshop 3-7-18

AGENDA
8:15-8:30 Registration & Coffee

8:30AM Welcome & Introductions

8:45AM Aquatic Invasive Plant Species & Herring Runs
Brad Chase, MA Division of Marine Fisheries

9:00AM Introduction to life history & natural history of invasive milfoils, water chestnut, and fanwort
Dr. Donald Padgett, Bridgewater State University

9:45AM Overview of options for chemical, mechanical, and biological control, and how to
monitor water quality and effectiveness of treatment
Keith Gazaille, Solitude Lake Management

10:45 Mid Morning Break

11:00AM Methods for preventing invasions
Dr. David Wong, MA Department of Environmental Protection

11:30AM Permitting Considerations for Managing Aquatic Invasive Species
Lealdon Langley, MA Department of Environmental Protection

12:00-12:30 Pizza Lunch Break and Discussion Time

12:30PM Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea
Dr. Donald Padgett, Bridgewater State University

12:45PM Keeping stream flow in mind
Michelle Craddock, Division of Ecological Restoration

1:15-2:15 Panel Discussion with questions from the audience

2:15 Closing Comments