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Formalized as a non-profit in May 2000

Formalized as a non-profit in May 2000. MA-EPPC Member States. District of Columbia. 300 Members as of Oct. 2008. M A – E P P C. Provides regional leadership Coordinates info. collection/exchange Conducts public education/outreach Organizes volunteer opportunities

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Formalized as a non-profit in May 2000

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  1. Formalized as a non-profit in May 2000

  2. MA-EPPC Member States District of Columbia 300 Members as of Oct. 2008

  3. M A – E P P C • Provides regional leadership • Coordinates info. collection/exchange • Conducts public education/outreach • Organizes volunteer opportunities • Identifies research needs • Seeks and establishes partnerships • Supports regional All-Spp EDDMapS

  4. Web Sitema-eppc.org

  5. Book Information on over 50 invasive plant species impacting natural areas in the mid-Atlantic region. Swearingen, J., K. Reshetiloff, B. Slattery, and S. Zwicker. 2002. Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. 82 pp.

  6. Invasive Plant Tutorial

  7. Invasive Plant List

  8. Conferences & Workshops 2001 Conference: Taking Action on All Fronts (PA) 2002 Symposium: Ecological Impacts of Invasive Plants (WV) 2003 Conference: Issues, Impacts and Actions (PA) 2004 Workshop: Invasive Plant Management (MD) 2005 Conference: Perspectives, Prescriptions and Partnerships (PA) 2006 Workshop: Weedbuster Training and Certification (NJ) 2007 Conference: Research, Removal and Renewal (PA) 2008 Workshop: Invasive Species Mapping and Early Detection (VA) MARK YOUR CALENDARS! August 11 & 12, 2009 The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Complicating Factors in Invasive Plant Management: Circumstances Beyond Our Control?

  9. Japanese Hops Cooperative Weed Management Area Phil Pannill Regional Watershed Forester Maryland DNR Forest Service 1260 Maryland Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740 phone 301-791-4010 email ppannill@dnr.state.md.us Japanese hops Humulusjaponicus (Note sharp tips on leaf lobes)

  10. Prince Georges Co., MD Montgomery Co., MD Gettin’ ‘er Done - Weed Warriors Potomac River Gorge, MD/VA

  11. Recipes for Success

  12. Building Partnerships To Combat Invasives Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health / Maryland Department of Natural Resources / Mid-Atlantic Nurseryman’s Association / National Capital Federation of Garden Clubs / Maryland Invasive Species Council

  13. NPS Exotic Plant Management Teams

  14. MA-EPPC is working with the University of Georgia CISEH to develop an Early Detection Mapping System for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Funding is through the National Park Service, National Capital Region.

  15. WavyleafBasketgrass – Early Detection & Response

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