Why OIPC Exists
The Ohio Invasive Plants Council is a coalition of agencies, organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio concerned about the introduction, spread, and control of invasive, non-native plants in Ohio's natural habitats. OIPC promotes public awareness of invasive species issues and encourages land management and research to detect invasive species and prevent new invasions into natural ecosystems. OIPC was formed as a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization in 2005 as a result of efforts in the late 1990's to improve awareness of the threats of invasive plants.
Invasive Pant Workshop in Perrysburg
OIPC held another invasive plant workshop on October 17th at the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg in cooperation with the Wood County Park District. Approximately 30 people attended. There were presentations by Jennifer Windus, Adrien Lowien from the Wood County Park District, and Peter Lowe from The Dawes Arboretum. There were also indoor displays of invasive plant specimens for viewing at the lunch break. After the presentations, the participants went on a field trip to see some of the work the Park District has done to control invasive plants on the preserve.
Invasive Plant Workshop in Dayton a Great Success!
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OIPC and Five Rivers MetroParks hosted an invasive plant workshop on Saturday, September 15th at Possum Creek MetroPark on the southwest side of Dayton. The focus of the workshop was identifying, controlling, and replacing invasive plants in landscaping and backyards. Approximately 34 people attended and learned about a variety of invasive plants, as presented by Jennifer Windus, OIPC President. Mary Klunk from Five Rivers MP spoke about control efforts in the MetroParks and David Listerman spoke about good, non-invasive alternatives to replace invasive plants. The last part of the workshop was several outdoor demonstrations of control methods for invasive plants. It was an excellent day!
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In this issue:
- President's Corner - New OIPC Brochure Available Now - OIPC Seeking Applications for Research Grant - ODA Invasive Plant Rules - OIPC Workshop in Northwest Ohio - Save the Date: OIPC Research Conference, Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 - Native Grasses for your Landscape - Spread of the Ornamental Grass - Native Milkweeds Promote Pollinator Habitat in Ohio - 2 Easy Ways to Support OIPC - OIPC Board of Directors |
OIPC is Seeking Applications for Research Grants!
OIPC is soliciting applications for our Invasive Plants Research Grants. This grants program funds research projects on invasive plants in Ohio for amounts up to $1,000. Projects initiated by graduate students, land managers, or amateur botanists are welcomed.
We will accept and review proposals that focus on basic biology, ecology, management, distribution, or horticultural aspects of invasive plants in Ohio. Our highest priority for funding is for proposals that address questions about potential invasive plants for which the lack of published data hinders their evaluation by the OIPC Assessment Team. In addition, we will also prioritize proposals that directly connect to management of invasives. When the grant evaluation team reviews grant proposals, extra points are given for proposals which address these priority areas. More details about this opportunity, including questions needed by the OIPC Assessment Team, can be found HERE.
Deadline Extended: Applications are due no later than Friday, November 16, 2018.
Contact Emily Rauschert, OIPC Research Chair, Cleveland State University at e.rauschert@csuohio.edu if you should have any questions.
We will accept and review proposals that focus on basic biology, ecology, management, distribution, or horticultural aspects of invasive plants in Ohio. Our highest priority for funding is for proposals that address questions about potential invasive plants for which the lack of published data hinders their evaluation by the OIPC Assessment Team. In addition, we will also prioritize proposals that directly connect to management of invasives. When the grant evaluation team reviews grant proposals, extra points are given for proposals which address these priority areas. More details about this opportunity, including questions needed by the OIPC Assessment Team, can be found HERE.
Deadline Extended: Applications are due no later than Friday, November 16, 2018.
Contact Emily Rauschert, OIPC Research Chair, Cleveland State University at e.rauschert@csuohio.edu if you should have any questions.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OIPC RESEARCH CONFERENCE: Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
The OIPC Research Conference has been scheduled for this winter at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on the OSU campus in Columbus. Registration, a call for posters, and a detailed agenda will be available soon on the OIPC website. It is not too early to get this date on your calendar to be sure not to miss it!
The OIPC Research Conference has been scheduled for this winter at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on the OSU campus in Columbus. Registration, a call for posters, and a detailed agenda will be available soon on the OIPC website. It is not too early to get this date on your calendar to be sure not to miss it!
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Habitat Heroes
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REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER.
Sign-up to volunteer!
Volunteers receive a t-shirt, mug and lunch. There is an optional naturalist-led nature hike following lunch. We appreciate all of our habitat heroes and their dedication to being good stewards of our natural environment.
Sign-up to volunteer!
Volunteers receive a t-shirt, mug and lunch. There is an optional naturalist-led nature hike following lunch. We appreciate all of our habitat heroes and their dedication to being good stewards of our natural environment.
UPDATE: 38 Invasive Plants Now Regulated by the ODA in Ohio
Tree-of-heaven
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The hearing for the ODA Invasive Plant Rules was held at the Ohio Department of Agriculture's office on November 30th. There were only 3 people providing testimony, Jennifer Windus (OIPC), Theresa Culley (OIPC and University of Cincinnati), and Anthony Sasson (The Nature Conservancy). All three were supportive of the rules, so there was no opposition. The JCARR hearing was held on December 11th and the rules were approved. The new rules went into effect on Jan. 7, 2018, so be sure to watch the ODA website for more details and the final wording of the rules, including the list of invasive plants. ODA will be forming their Invasive Plant Advisory Committee early in 2018.
On January 11, 2018, Jennifer Windus was interviewed by WOSU's Ann Fisher. Listen HERE. Theresa Culley was also interviewed on Cincinnati's WCPO. Watch HERE. |
Ways You or Your Organization Can Help
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Research Needs Identified by Assessment Team
OIPC is collaborating in an effort to assess invasive plants in Ohio. During that process the Assessment Team has encountered a number of important information gaps. Filling these gaps will lead to a better understanding of the invasive potential of particular species. We encourage researchers to help us address these issues. See the Help Answer Research Questions page for detailed questions.