WEBINAR: USGS Invasive Species Science - Innovation for a Healthy Nation
USGS scientists will be sharing their latest innovations during a North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) webinar for National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
As part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), USGS scientists will present cutting-edge research and tools designed to combat invasive species and protect ecosystems nationwide. The webinar, hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), will highlight how USGS science drives innovation for a healthier, more resilient nation.
The webinar reflects the 2026 NISAW theme, “Defending our Health by Stopping the Spread”, by featuring a series of USGS presentations on the links between invasive species and the well-being of people, communities, and ecosystems.
The speaker line-up includes:
- Dr. Camille Hopkins, USGS Biological Threats and Invasive Species Program, "Role of Invasion Biology in a One Health approach"
- Dr. Katy Klymus, USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center, "Current Development of Point-of-Use eDNA Tools for Invasive Species, Parasite, and Pathogen Surveillance"
- Dr. Heather Walsh, USGS Eastern Ecological Sciences Center, "Heavy Metals, PFAS, and health effects in Blue Catfish from the Patuxent River"
- Dr. Michala Phillips, USGS Pacific Islands Ecosystems Research Center, "Reducing fire hazards from invasive vegetation in the Hawaiian Islands"
- Dr. Marybeth Brey, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, "Developing Acoustic Deterrents for Invasive Carp Control"
Webinar Details
Event: NAISMA Webinar – USGS Invasive Species Science: Innovation for a Healthy Nation
Date and time: February 23, 2026 at 2:0 pm - 4:00pm EST / 11:00am - 1:00pm PST
Learn more and register: https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-usgs-invasive-species-science-innovation-for-a-healthy-nation/
The webinar is free and open to the public.