Aquatic Invaders topic of May 22nd Workshop
The Suncoast Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is hosting two professionals to discuss aquatic invaders. Jeffrey E. Hill, PhD, Associate Professor of Fisheries Aquatic Sciences at the University of Florida will present on Florida's invasive fish. Following his presentation, Jenn Bernatis, PhD, Biological Scientist II with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will talk specifically about the invasive apple snails of Florida.
Agenda
9:30 - Suncoast CISMA Updates & Announcements
9:45 - Florida's Invasive Fish
10:45 - Break
11:00 - Invasive Applesnails in Florida
12:00 - Dismiss
The event will be at the Weedon Island Preserve Natural & Cultural Preserve in St. Petersburg. To sign up for this free workshop, use the registration link below.
Suncoast CISMA's mission is to address the threat to native diversity within the Suncoast Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area by coordinating and increasing efforts to eliminate or reduce invasive, non-native plants and animals across public and private boundaries.