Join Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program staff and partners for a discussion of collaboration opportunities for the 2021 field season and learn about environmental DNA (eDNA) for invasive species detection.
APIPP Spring Partner Meeting Agenda
9:30am Welcome and Introductions
9:40am APIPP 2021 Workplan and Partner Discussion
HWA Volunteer Survey Results and 2021 Volunteer Opportunities
APIPP Forest Pest Research
2021 Aquatic Invasive Species Surveys
New Outreach Materials Preview
10:35am Break
10:45am Feature Presentation: eDNA for Invasive Species Detection
Paul Simonin, Cornell University: eDNA Basics and AIS Detection
Mark Whitmore, NYS Hemlock Initiative: eDNA and HWA Detection
11:45am Questions and Next Steps
12:00pm Adjourn