Nebraska Invasive Species Program: Education Resources, Research, and Collaboration
Free UNL School of Natural Resources Seminar
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Zoom Webinar
Room: https://unl.zoom.us/j/99555755934
Directions: You can attend the presentation in person in the Hardin Hall Auditorium. You must wear a mask.
Contact:
Allison Zach, (402) 472-3133, azach3@unl.edu
A 2021 study estimated that invasive species have cost North America $2 billion per year in the early 1960s to over $26 billion per year since 2010 (Crystal-Ornela, R. et al. 2021). The Nebraska Invasive Species Program and its partners have developed, disseminated and trained resources agency staff and the general public to increase early detection and prevention invasive species in Nebraska. I will present the resources that have been developed and information on the Invasive Species Council and its part of preventing the spread of invasive species in Nebraska. I will also present research that my program and other partners have conducted to protect Nebraska’s water resources from invasive species impacts. I will present important research and collaborations occurring to further invasive species prevention across North America. I will provide information on education and outreach materials that are available and resources I can provide to train resource professionals, students and the general public.
Speaker’s Bio
Allison has served as the Nebraska Invasive Species Program Coordinator for the past 8 years and works with state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in invasive species research, management and policy across Nebraska. She coordinates activities of and represents the Nebraska Invasive Species Council as its liaison with the Governor and State Legislature. She collaborates with agencies and organizations to develop invasive species management plans to aid partners with invasive species management and prevention. Allison develops materials and provides outreach and education to Nebraska resource agencies, individual stakeholders, and the general public regarding the management and prevention of invasive species. She has served various regional and international invasive species panels and organizations. She was appointed to the Board of the North American Invasive Species Management Association in 2021. Previously she worked at the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment. She received her bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from UNL and her Master’s in Wildlife Biology from Minnesota State University.
Speaker’s Bio
Allison has served as the Nebraska Invasive Species Program Coordinator for the past 8 years and works with state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in invasive species research, management and policy across Nebraska. She coordinates activities of and represents the Nebraska Invasive Species Council as its liaison with the Governor and State Legislature. She collaborates with agencies and organizations to develop invasive species management plans to aid partners with invasive species management and prevention. Allison develops materials and provides outreach and education to Nebraska resource agencies, individual stakeholders, and the general public regarding the management and prevention of invasive species. She has served various regional and international invasive species panels and organizations. She was appointed to the Board of the North American Invasive Species Management Association in 2021. Previously she worked at the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment. She received her bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from UNL and her Master’s in Wildlife Biology from Minnesota State University.