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Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative

PAMF Field Demonstrations 

Join the PAMF team at locations around the Great Lakes basin for a free demonstration event where you will learn how to enroll and monitor your PAMF management units. This year, demonstrations will be hosted in by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on June 30 from 10:00am-Noon CT in Fitchburg, WI and Ontario Power Generation on June 28 from 1:00pm-3:00pm ET in Courtice, ON.

 Registration is open to anyone interested. Current and prospective PAMF participants are encouraged to attend! Register here! 

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference

Save the date for the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference 2022, which will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday, October 25 – Thursday, October 27, 2022. The GLPC team will be there and giving a presentation on the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF). 
If you will be at the conference, stop by and say hi! Find more information about the upcoming conference here! 

New Blog Post! 

In need of some Phragmites related summer reading? We got you covered with out new blog posts! 

 

Friend of Phrag: Secondary invasion by European Frog-bit

Learn about the association between invasive European Frog-bit and Phragmites management, as well as Frog-bit’s inclusion in annual PAMF monitoring.

 

What makes the non-native lineage of Phragmites so successful compared to the native lineage?

Have you ever sat there and wondered “what makes non-native Phragmites australis such a successful invader?” or “how does the non-native lineage differ from the native species?” Dive into this blog post to find out!

Phragmites Coloring Sheet

Round up your crayons, markers, or colored pencils for a Phragmites coloring sheet! 
This coloring sheet provides an overview of non-native Phragmites, the effects it can have on the ecosystem, and ways it can be managed.

Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative Common Agenda has been released!

 

The GLPC Common Agenda promotes a shared understanding and an agreed-upon path for addressing invasive Phragmites in the Great Lakes basin. The agenda sets goals, defines gaps and problem areas in management of Phragmites, and outlines the strategies collaborative members will use to fight invasive Phragmites.

Click here to learn how you can support the common agenda.

IDENTIFY

Learn how to identify Phragmites and distinguish between the native and non-native forms.

MAP & TRACK

Report and share your Phragmites sightings, and see where Phragmites has been detected in your area.

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

Learn about the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework and how it can benefit your work.

WEBINARS

Watch recorded presentations on a wide range of research and management topics.

MANAGE & RESTORE

Learn about effective management techniques and discover best practices for post-treatment restoration.

LISTSERV

Join a conversation with over 600 Phragmites professionals: ask questions and stay connected.

CASE STUDIES

View Phragmites management case studies from across the Great Lakes region. 

BLOG POSTS

Read blog posts on a range of topics, from management techniques to information about the GLPC and PAMF. 

GLPC Calendar

Subscribe and keep up to date on GLPC webinars, PAMF cycle reports, and related events. 

View Phragmites management case studies:

Map – Great Lakes invasive species organizations:

Featured video – Fighting Phrag with Fire: 

Recent webinar recordings: 

Non-native Phragmites australis (haplotype M) – also known as Common Reed – is a highly invasive plant species now common in North American wetlands. This species has wide-ranging social, economic, and ecological impacts. Learn more. There are many ways to manage Phragmites depending on resources and site conditions. Learn more about management options and adaptive management, and view our collection of resources. cliquez ici pour une description en français

Le Phragmites australis exotique (haplotype M) – ou roseau commun – est une plante extrêmement envahissante qui est maintenant présente dans les milieux humides en Amérique du Nord. Le Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative (GLPC) a été créé pout faciliter la communication entre les intervenants à travers la région. Il sert également de centre de ressources et d’information  concernant la biologie, la gestion et la recherche sur le roseau commun. Le site Internet est continuellement mis à jour et les nouvelles ressources sont disponibles dès que possible.                

Vous êtes invités à participer au GLPC en prenant part à nos webinaires, en consultant et commentant les articles sur notre blogue, en adhérant à notre liste d’envoi ou en nous contactant. Apprenez-en davantage sur le roseau commun ici et consultez notre page de programmes et projets(pages en anglais).

The Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative is a network of agencies, organizations and citizens who are engaged in non-native Phragmites in some way, including management, research and communication. The Collaborative was established to reduce the spread and occurrence of Phragmites in the Great Lakes basin by improving management and research and enhancing communication and collaboration.  The Collaborative also serves as a resource center for information on Phragmites biology, management, and research. We are led by a diverse Advisory Committee and are organized according to the principles of Collective Impact. We invite you to participate in the Collaborative by joining webinars, reading and commenting on blog posts, joining our listserv or contacting us!