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Creating a Comprehensive Map of the U.S. and Canadian Coastal Great Lakes Wetlands and Stressors

by Lydia Crane | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized

This presentation details the process and protocol for creating a map of the Great Lakes using different imaging techniques. Continue Reading

Filed under: 2013 Society Wetland Scientists Ecosystem impact monitoring Prevention

Seeds, Stolons and Rhizomes. Oh My! Pathways of introduction and spread of non-native Phragmites.

by Lydia Crane | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

This webinar focuses on the mechanisms of Phragmites spread. Until recently, it was believed that the spread of non-native Phragmites was driven by rhizomes in the soil, and that the seeds very had low viability. Recent research suggests that spread via seed dispersal... Continue Reading

Filed under: management monitoring Prevention

Seeds, Stolons and Rhizomes. Oh My! Pathways of introduction and spread of non-native Phragmites.

by Lydia Crane | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

This webinar focuses on the mechanisms of Phragmites spread. Until recently, it was believed that the spread of non-native Phragmites was driven by rhizomes in the soil, and that the seeds very had low viability. Recent research suggests that spread via seed dispersal... Continue Reading

Filed under: management monitoring Prevention

Guide to Identifying Native and Non-native Phragmites australis

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Distinguishing invasive, non-native Phragmites australis from its native subspecies can be challenging. Here we provide guidance to assist you in making this distinction. The morphological characters described here are presented in order from stronger to weaker... Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

VIDEO: Dr. Dan Carter Explains How to Identify Native Phragmites

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

We are at the Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail with Dr. Dan Carter from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and he is teaching us how to differentiate between native and invasive phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

VIDEO: Native or Introduced? Identification of Phragmites lineages in North America

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

A presentation by Dr. Kristin Saltonstall with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute discussing the differences between native and non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Phragmites: Native or Not? 

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet provides information on the characteristics of Phragmites and how to identify native from non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Phragmites Field Guide: Distinguishing between native and exotic forms of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in the United States

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This field guide presents the most current information available on the origin, distribution, taxonomy, genetics and morphological differentiation of native and introduced forms of Phragmites australis. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

A Guide to Removal and Disposal of Noxious Weeds in Minnesota

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

The following information is intended to educate landowners and land managers regarding what can and cannot be done legally in Minnesota regarding the removal of noxious weeds on their properties. Continue Reading

Filed under: Disposal Prevention

Best Practices for Phragmites Disposal Michigan’s Citizen’s Guide to Invasive Plant Disposal

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This document provides guidance to private landowners and organizations on the proper disposal of invasive plant material and highlights Michigan laws that apply to invasive plant disposal. For the best results in invasive species removal, it’s important to follow... Continue Reading

Filed under: Disinfection Disposal Prevention

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This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Geological Survey under Grant/Cooperative Agreement No. G23AC00436. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey.



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