FL-PRISM Education and Outreach Working Group MinutesSeptember 15th, 2014, 10:30am-12pm

Finger Lakes Institute, 601 S. Main Street, Geneva, NYWebex capability: See email

In Attendance: Staychock, Emily (CCE); Lutter, Stefen (CCE); Wesler, Russ (CCE), Widrig, Roy (CCE)Via Webex: Ferrare, Kristina (CCE); Lyons, Jessi (CCE); Stalter, Anna M (CCE);

Absent: Gilman, Bruce (FLCC and Muller Field Station Director); Duckett, Robert; Gibbs, John (State Forest); Gronwell, Terry (HLWTF); Gronwell, Dorothy (HLWTF); Hargrave, Rebecca (SUNY Morrisville); Sheridan, Emily (DEC); Sullivan, Kristy (CCE); Yardley, Tracy; Wunderlich, Michele (Cayuga Co.); Kalmar, Jill; Lambert, Hilary (Cayuga Co.); Romeo, Kimie (CEI);

Meeting Facilitator: Hilary R. Mosher, Scribe: Staychok, Emily, Time Keeper: TBD

MEETING OBJECTIVE: Determine education and outreach needs for the FL-PRISM and develop outcomes for outreach programs for the FL-PRISM

Topic1 Welcome and meeting objective

2 Review of minutes from July 10th, 2014--Approve objective and outcomes for E&O WG from last meeting (below, page 3)Stefan moved to accept the minutes from July 10th, Emily seconded. Stefan moved to accept the objective and outcome statement developed at the last meeting and Roy seconded.

3 Approval of agenda Stefan moves to accept agendaEmily seconds

4 Facilitate review of July 10th meeting action items:Kimie to reach out to Don about the NYS Fair and LAMPS. Fair is overHilary will send the pdf of the outreach materials to the working group for comments (attached, page 7)Once a draft itinerary is completed, Jessi will share the EAB taskforce conference schedule with the working group

and will ask for the working group’s feedback as to interest in participating, interest in assisting with a panel discussion, and general comments. (attached, page 10)

For review- group will review the FL-PRISM structure document and provide comments/edits via email (page 8, 9)For review- group will review the FL-PRISM ED/RR document and provide comments/edits via email- document in

draft form, in progressGroup will propose contact point for each county/region for POC person for FL-PRISM—FL-PRISM Hilary Mosher,

short list by county for people who are involved with IS, Hilary to provide a list of contacts for the region for education and outreach and county-specific for review and approval

Individuals will designate three or four people who can serve as an expert for presentations/conferences/etc.Deb Grantham- CCE (point of contact for experts), Bruce Gilman (FLCC), Gregg Sargis, (TNC),

5 Old Business

- Priority list of education and outreach materials needed for FL-PRISM- Russ stated that on Cornell’s website there are fact sheets for many types of IS for use in education and

outreach- Roy had a pocket-size field guide that was used by his intern this past summer—Roy to send

information/file for review and use—There were ~15 organisms- The E&O WG should have a goal aimed to make part of training for boat training—invasive species

outreach- DEC- should know about the boat trainings—Hilary to reach out to DEC in regards to E&O for licensing- Power Squad and Coast Guard—utilize them for IS awareness and outreach—Hilary to reach Gene Little IS- Yacht clubs and boating clubs would be a great target for E&O materials- Lake associations are a good target for IS E&O

- Yates CO. govt committee—Emily to keep an eye on fishing tournaments where they will be held- many different organizations that are in charge of tournaments—Emily to provide updates regarding these events and outreach

- Hilary to put together traveling toolbox with list of E&O materials and shareable materials for E&O events- Bookmarks would be great—EAB—lookalikes- Clean, drain, dry specific to fishing tournaments… target values and interest—Emily to determine if CCE will

tackle this brochure, otherwise, Emily to draft a rough draft of this document- Now it is a NYS law—should have DEC officials to inspect coming in and out—organizers need to have these

people on staff to inspect, State needs to regulate the inspections. Need to determine what the DEC will do to help enforce this regulation moving forward.

6 New Business--

Develop outcomes for number of outreach programs or population reached for FL-PRISM (priority venues?)- - Emily states that impacts are a good way to report outcomes- In determining the goals for E&O, find a way

to have an impact—E&O can work with lake associations to empower them and to create citizen science groups where they can have a reporting mechanisms that provides feedback on impacts. Emily reports that a target audience is the lake associations- the E&O WG can provide this group with materials necessary to have IS program. Check in with the group to if they are having any programs

- Russ stated that this was a train the trainer program—- E&O can also table— and do presentations to lake associations, boat stewards, etc.-- It would be good to start sending factsheets to greater community- for wide dissemination- Ecotalk article in the citizens—1000pp readership—outlet in the media- Jessi stated that we can target and do special presentations to DOT, public works, etc. municipal groups,

professional associations (audience), -- offering DEC credits - OTHER AUDIENCES:- Master gardeners, master foresters, community tree stewards- Local school groups—(teacher contacts, teacher trainings)- Camps (youth opportunities)- 4H- Sheriff Dept- Stewardship model-- community- EAB purple , feel confident to monitor on their own, - Conservation field days, envirothon,

**Need to develop an impact for outreach groups and number reached- Russ said that is beneficial to have both impact and number reached

Communication with other agencies- DEC, ag and markets, SWCD to know what is going on in terms of IS

NEW BUSINESSNeed for open discussion for some of the regulations—DEC, Ag and Markets, etc.—open panel for What is going on with the regulations, information sharing event

- Develop outcomes for number of invasive species id or trainings per year for FL-PRISM

- Develop list of priority educational events for FL-PRISM presence—Table this for next meeting

7 Agency Activity Reports

-PRISM Updates and Working Group Reports (page 4)-Partner Updates

- Cayuga Lake Watershed Hydrilla Project – (page 5,6)- Cayuga County Updates- (page 6)- CCE Cayuga County—programs this fall- Mark Whitmore HWS talk, Oct 4th in Moravia—putting together an

Ash ID workshop,

- CCE Onondaga County- Weeds Watch Out published- tabled at State Fair, Master gardeners—2000people engaged, sportsman federation day—27th, 28th—Fish Hatchery- gearing towards angling, Fall harvest festival to target EAB, Oct 7th Task Force 101 session—open to anyone- afternoon at the State Fair—press release to be sent out,

- CCE Ontario County—Many counties have conservation field days—station on invasive species--- CCE Yates County – CCE IS team tabled Empire Farm Days; Emily assisted the Keuka Lake Association and

TNC with a AIS event at Keuka College on Aug 7; Hilary and Emily hosted an iMap training in Yates County on Aug 13; Emily is going to begin working with school districts around Keuka Lake to provide IS and watershed programs; Emily is attempting to contact organizers of fishing derbies to see about including Clean-Drain-Dry brochures with registration packets

- CEI- FLCC- State Forest- SUNY Morrisville- DEC Great Lakes - Skaneateles/HWA initiative (Bob and Tracy)- Honeoye Lake

8 Action item identification and follow-up plan, new business for next meeting-

Adjourn

Action item from 9/15/14 meetingACTION ITEM: Hilary to develop ED/RR for reviewACTION ITEM: Hilary to provide a list of contacts for the region for education and outreach and county-specific for review and approvalACTION ITEM: Roy to send information/file for review and useACTION ITEM: Hilary to reach out to DEC in regards to E&O for licensingACTION ITEM: Hilary to reach Gene Little ISACTION ITEM: Emily to provide updates regarding these events and outreachACTION ITEM: Hilary to put together traveling toolbox with list of E&O materials and shareable materials for E&O eventsACTION ITEM: Emily to determine if CCE will tackle this brochure, otherwise, Emily to draft a rough draft of this documentAction Items from July 10th WG MeetingACTION ITEM: Kimie to reach out to Don about the NYS Fair and LAMPSAction item: Hilary will send the pdf of the outreach materials to the working group for comments (page 7)Action item: Once a draft itinerary is completed, Jessi will share the EAB taskforce conference schedule with the working group and will ask for the working group’s feedback as to interest in participating, interest in assisting with a panel discussion, and general commentsACTION ITEM: For review- group will review the FL-PRISM structure document and provide comments/edits via emailACTION ITEM: For review- group will review the FL-PRISM ED/RR document and provide comments/edits via emailACTION ITEM: Group will propose contact point for each county/region for POC person for FL-PRISMACTION ITEM: Individuals will designate three or four people who can serve as an expert for presentations/conferences/etc. Tabled ItemsEstablishing priority tasks and outreach venues for the FL-PRISMDetermining Annual Work Plan and Strategic PlanCall for nominations for Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary

DEVELOPED BY THE E&O WORKING GROUP ON 7/10/14

Objective for the Education and Outreach WG: - To establish a strong connection between FL-PRISM and the general public, volunteers, institutions of higher

education, NGOs, agencies and other stakeholders. - To promote FL-PRISM in a way that fosters awareness of our mission; generates interest in being a partner;

enhances visibility within agencies, and the Finger Lakes region to increase general knowledge (detection, prevention, control) of invasive species.

- The E&O WG will educate the Finger Lakes community on invasive species issues and provide the tools necessary to make sound management decisions.

- The E&O WG will determine appropriate means for education and outreach based on resources available. - The E&O WG also seeks to demonstrate to the general public and others the mutual benefit of investing human

and economic resources in the FL-PRISM.

Outcomes for the E&O Working Group based on objective Generate and increase invasive species awareness and education within the FL-PRISM Create a network of information sharing for marketing collateral and resource sharing across the FL-PRISM Create a strong a web-presence for the FL-PRISM E&O to include necessary resources for managers, general

public, lake associations, etc. on dealing with invasive species- flow chart Create fact sheets and information for professionals and educators Develop a list of venues/events to offer opportunities to raise awareness about the FL-PRISM and invasive

species Sponsor education and outreach conferences, symposiums and public forums to increase invasive species

awareness across the region Offer technical training on IS identification and management options for professionals and educators in the

region Create a list of experts in the field to draw upon for a speaker series- who is doing what (GAP analysis) Support the Agric, Aquat, and Terrest WGs to ensure that their priorities and products are delivered to the

general public and the FL-PRISMDevelop a process to ensure that FL-PRISM publications are consistent and appropriate for the region (vetted

through Steering Committee)

Update from FL-PRISM-- ACTIVITIES SINCE LAST MEETING:

Presentations: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Monroe County, 7/17/14What Lurks Beneath, Sodus Point, 8/21/14Loon Lake, Steuben County, 8/30/14The College at Brockport, 9/10/14

iMap Trainings:Ganondagan State Historic Site, Employees, 7/28/14Yates County CCE, Lake Association Members, 8/13/14The College at Brockport, Students in ENV 405/505, 9/10/14

Invasive Control:Water Chestnut Pulls, Braddock Bay Marine Park, 8/1/14, 8/14/14, 8/25/14, 8/28/14, and 9/5/14- estimated 5 tons of water chestnut removed from Bay

Donation Secured:Pontillos, 4 large pizzasWegmans, $50 gift cardDunkin Donuts, $60 in coffee and donutsTim Horton’s, $50 in coffee and donutsGenesee Valley Audubon Society, 3 sheet pizzas and soda

Tabling:Loon Lake Social, Steuben County, 7/26/14BassMaster Elite, Union Springs, 8/21-8/24

Research:Early detection of Hydrilla in the north end of Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, Sam Burrell, Research Student at FLIGroundtruthing swallowwort in the Finger Lakes, Abby Dylag, Research Student at FLIUsing GIS to determine HPAs for EAB invasion, Joe Sylvia, Research Student at FLI

Surveys:Cayuga Co. Clam Survey, Owasco Lake, 8/8/14Floating Classroom, Hydrilla Hunt, 8/5/14

Outreach Materials : Helped edit the Weeds Watch Out, CCE Onondaga CountyFL-PRISM redesigned brochureWebsite contract for design and development- In progress. Same web designer for APIPP and SLELO will be the web developer for FL-PRISM. Details to come

Attached list of references for printing

County Meetings:Schuyler County- attendingCayuga County- attendingSteuben County- attendingLivingston County- attendingOntario County- by proxy, Nadia HarviexSeneca County- Meeting cancelled- next meeting October 2014Chemung County- Meeting Cancelled- next meeting October 2014Monroe County- Meeting Cancelled- next meeting October 2014Onondaga County- on list for meeting agenda, and minutesWayne County- on list for meeting agenda, schedule, and minutes

Working Group Reports:

Aquatic Working Group- last meeting: 7/10/14, next meeting, 9/15, noon. Status update: developed purpose statement, strategies to accomplish goals, and priority areas to consider. Group nominated roles for the group which included: Hilary Mosher, Chair; Gene Little, Vice- Chair; Michele Wunderlich, Secretary; Liason to Steering Committee, James BalyszakAgricultural Working Group- last meeting: 8/7/14, next meeting, 9/25/14. Status update: developed priority organisms of concerns and in process of identifying best outreach materials specific to ag pestsTerrestrial Working Group- last meeting: 7/10/14, next meeting: 9/25/14. Status update: developed purpose statement and strategies to accomplish goalsSteering Committee- last meeting: 7/21/14, next meeting: 9/29/14. Status update: developed purpose statement, structural statement and strategies to accomplish objective. Strategic planning session set for October 23rd and 24th at FLCC with a contracted facilitator. This will be the framework from which the 5-yr strategic plan will be developed. Steering Committee reviewed structural documents including early detection/rapid response flow chart, structure document, and annual plan.

UPDATES FROM PARTNERS (Submitted via email)

1. Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed, Project Updates September 15, 2014

OUTREACH/EDUCATION and PREVENTION : SCOTT KISHBAUGH: NY Statewide Hydrilla Hunt webinar hosted on August 7th. Organized by TNC, NYSFOLA, and

DEC. Webinar hosted and recorded online. Recording available for viewing on WebEx (https://nethope.webex.com/nethope/lsr.php?RCID=5d443d23f750494cb9febcab4b75abed). Similar format as last year with intro material, background on the hydrilla problem (Scott), biology of hydrilla (Bob Johnson), monitoring for hydrilla and hydrilla hunters (Gregg Sargis), infestations overview of Cayuga and WNY (Jennifer Tait and James), iMap reporting (Jennifer Dean). NYSFOLA will post information/materials from webinar. 1.5-hour presentation and Q&A. Getting more info on where hydrilla is and is not. Providing info to DEC and increasing likelihood of early detection. 50-60 participants (hosting larger number that those listening on the line). Initial reporting has been positive, with no hydrilla finds.

Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN) and Floating Classroom (FC) Updates: Hydrilla hunter cruises hosted by Floating Classroom in Ithaca and extending to the northern parts of the lake. Cruises have been full of volunteers, monitoring for hydrilla. Coordination w/ CLWN to connect with volunteers for additional hydrilla hunter volunteer efforts throughout the season. CLWN has hosted monthly North/South conference calls, including representatives from Cayuga, Seneca, and Tompkins Counties. Greatly helps to update regions regarding ongoing IS activities.

CLWN attended Bassmaster/Fish Cayuga tournament at north end of Cayuga Lake in August. 4-day event, well attended. Overall, attendees were receptive and curious about hydrilla/IS information. Some push back from anglers, saying that hydrilla infestation is beneficial to bass fishing. Need to ensure that we are welcoming to the boating/angling community. Not blaming them for spread, but reinforcing that they can be the first line of defense against IS introduction/spread.

Next HTF outreach meeting to be held on September 16th Outreach to community regarding Sonar treatments in Cayuga Inlet and Fall Creek. Treatment notifications sent to

mailing lists. Very successful community outreach this season, particularly to businesses along Cayuga Inlet. Creation of inlet business treatment notification mailing list was beneficial*

Monitoring/Management : TREATMENTS: Treatment in Fall Creek occurred on July 17th. Initial Aquathol treatment was applied via airboat, johnboat, and

backpack. Follow up water quality monitoring/sampling showed quick drop in Aquathol-K concentrations. Not completely sure that retention time and concentration levels were on target. Bob is continuing to monitor Fall Creek treatment zone. Some viable hydrilla growth still observable near Cascadilla Boat Club docks in Fall Creek.

Closure/Treatment in Cayuga Inlet occurred on July 29th. Initial Aquathol treatment was applied via airboat, johnboat, and backpack. Treatment went very smoothly and was completed in one day. Follow up water quality monitoring/sampling showed excellent Aquathol-K concentration levels and retention time. Anticipate an effective and successful treatment in Cayuga Inlet. Bob will continue monitoring Inlet treatment zone to assess hydrilla die-off and treatment efficacy.

Follow-up Sonar treatments in Fall Creek (8/14) and Cayuga Inlet (8/26) planned. Will coordinate w/ HTF, Allied Biological, and NYSDEC to finalize logistics. Working w/ Eve (City Intern) to update/post herbicide signage in FC and Inlet treatment zones. HTF updated notification signage and sent out 24hr notifications (as required by DEC permits). Fall Creek: Sonar pellet treatment in Fall Creek went smoothly. Water monitoring has shown that FC Cove area concentration/retention time is not on target (very low). Bump treatment occurred in Fall Creek cove area on 9/2. Water monitoring will give good indication whether or not pellet treatment in this area is effective. Adjustments will be made as needed. Cayuga Inlet: Sonar treatment in Cayuga Inlet is underway. Pellets applied to Linderman Creek and Allan Treman Marina area. Injection units installed and turned on. Will be monitored by SePRO and Allied biological. First Sonar conference call for treatment review will be held on 9/4. Adjustments to treatment rates will be made as needed.

MONITORING/SAMPLING (Bob Johnson): Fall Creek (FC): Remains a challenging treatment area. Nothing growing in golf course lagoon and Stewart Park pond.

Areas enclosed by barriers have good treatment. Will be going in FC proper and wetland area. See if they can find hydrilla prior to Sonar pellet treatment. Some live plants in FC channel after initial Aquathol-K treatment.

Cayuga Inlet: Will be checking very carefully for any regrowth. Expecting not to find anything due to effective Aquathol-K treatment in Inlet. In the past, we have not observed hydrilla regrowth in the Cayuga Inlet following initial Aquathol-K treatment.

Southern Shelf of Cayuga Lake: Approx. 1m deep throughout. Hydrilla found in SE corner again this season (2 patches, adjacent to 2013 removal and benthic barriers). Remediation in August 2013 involved hand removal of patches and installation of benthic barriers. Visibility in the southern shelf has been very poor this season due to heavy rains and outflow. Checked on Monday 8/11, positive hits of hydrilla found by rake-toss, two of them fragments (suspected from growing plant). Third location found hydrilla pieces on rake, and confirmed observation on patch. Approx. 5-6 inch tall hydrilla, Locations in same general area as last season. Observed nothing at locations where benthic barriers were placed in 2013. Sediment has buried mats from last season. Appears that there was no regrowth under

2. CAYUGA COUNTY UPDATES The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County held an Emerald Ash Borer and Ash Tree Identification training on July 17th.

The Cayuga County Asian Clam Task Force with assistance from the Finger Lakes Institute and the FLPRISM conducted a survey of Asian clams in the north end of Owasco Lake on August 8th.

The Owasco Lake Watershed Specialist and Assistant Owasco Lake Watershed Inspector inspected boats during the Governor's Challenge at Owasco Lake on Saturday August 23rd.

Education and outreach materials available online:

http://www.nybg.org/files/scientists/rnaczi/Mistaken_Identity_Final.pdf

http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/4557/cindy/InvasiveSpeciesFieldGuide.pdf

http://mipn.org/WhyShouldICareBrochure,PlayCleanGo.pdf

http://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/terrestrial.aspx -- very cool site layout!

http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/invasive_plants/weeds/

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/invasives/fish_guide_final.pdf

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/forest_health/invasivespeciesinsert.pdf

http://www.anstaskforce.gov/Documents/AIS_Field_Guide_Finalweb.pdf

http://www.paseagrant.org/projects/pennsylvanias-field-guide-to-aquatic-invasive-species/

http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/65408.html

Also… http://www.cayugacounty.us/DoingBusiness/WaterQualityManagementAgency/WeedsWatchOut/InvasiveAquaticPlants.aspx

Invasive Aquatic Plants Photos and DescriptionsWhat Invasive Plants Are Currently Posing a Threat in the Oswego River Basin?Click on the links below to find out more about that plantEurasian WatermilfoilNative Plants that Look Like Eurasian Watermilfoil

Water Chestnut

Native Plants that Look Like Water Chestnut Curly-leaved Pondweed

Native Plants that Look Like Curly-Leaved Pondweed European Frog-bit

Native Plants that Look Like European Frogbit What are some potential Future Invaders ("Watch Weeds")Click on the links below to find out more about that plant

Hydrilla

Native Plants that Look Like Hydrilla Fanwort

Native Plants that Look Like Fanwort Starry Stonewort

Native Plants that Look Like Starry Stonewort Brazilian Waterweed

Native Plants that Look Like Brazilian Waterweed Parrot-feather

References for Strategic Planhttp://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/invasives/2013-ais-annual-report.pdf

Steering CommitteeTo guide the 5-yr strategic planning process, plan and set overall direction for priority areas and IS and ensure that major goals and timeline are achieved. Set annual work plan and monitor progress which may include tracking timelines and evaluation procedures. Provide strategic direction and coordination for the four working groups and serve as a liaison for the NYS IS Council and IS TFAgriculture Working GroupTo guide agriculture- specific priorities, determine highly probably areas and guide agricultural invasive species management plan. This working group will help develop an agriculture-focused work plan and support the steering committee as needed.Aquatic Working Group To develop aquatic- specific invasive species priorities, determine highly probable areas and create an aquatic

invasive species management and work plan. The AIS working group will help in the prevention of new invasive species into the region, focus on early

detection/rapid response of AIS and support the steering committee as needed. The AWG and FL-PRISM will serve as the direct point of reference for AIS and establish a simple and effective means

for preventing, detecting, reporting, eradicating and managing priority AIS of concerns To develop a robust website that serves as a clearinghouse for AIS issues (prevention, detection, response,

management, eradication) in the Finger Lakes region. A secondary focus of this working group will be on the containment and management of established invaders within

the region and provide information about conferences, workshops, and literature to the E&O WG.

Education and Outreach Working Group- To establish a strong connection between FL-PRISM and the general public, volunteers, institutions of higher

education, NGOs, agencies and other stakeholders. - To promote FL-PRISM in a way that fosters awareness of our mission; generates interest in being a partner;

enhances visibility within agencies, and the Finger Lakes region to increase general knowledge (detection, prevention, control) of invasive species.

- The E&O WG will educate the Finger Lakes community on invasive species issues and provide the tools necessary to make sound management decisions.

- The E&O WG will determine appropriate means for education and outreach based on resources available. - The E&O WG also seeks to demonstrate to the general public and others the mutual benefit of investing human and

economic resources in the FL-PRISM.

Terrestrial Working Group To guide terrestrial- specific invasive species priorities, determine highly probable areas for invasion and engage in

invasive species research The TWG will develop a terrestrial-focused work plan and invasive species management plan. The TWG will assist in the prevention of new invasive species into the region, focus on early detection/rapid

response of invasive species and support the steering committee as needed. A secondary focus of this working group will be on the containment and management of established invaders within

the region and provide information on terrestrial invasive species of concern, conferences, workshops, and literature to the E&O committee

EMERALD ASH BORER TASK FORCE 101 Tuesday October 7, 2014NYS FairgroundsArt and Home Building, Demonstration Kitchen

Agenda12:30 – 1:00 am: Registration1:00 – 2:00 pm: Why EAB deserves a Task Force (biology, spread and control issues)2:00 – 3:00 pm: What can a Task Force do for you? Panel Discussion.

What can a task force accomplish? What can organizations and individuals contribute to a Task Force? How are Task Force groups structured? Task Force case studies

3:00 – 3:15 pm: Break3:15 – 4:30 pm: Who should be on your Task Force?

Outline possible stakeholders Facilitated meet and greet of regional stakeholders (National Grid, DPW Superintendents, Supervisors and

Mayors, DEC representatives, tree committees, environmental interest groups, DOT, Soil and Water, Extension, Planning departments, etc).

4:30 Adjourn

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