Three Presentations: 1) Partnering with Hwy Depts to Manage Invasive Species 2) Best Management Practices for 5 Common Right-of-Way Invasive Species 3) Pre-Vegetated Blankets: Providing Erosion Control
Presentation # 1: Partnering with Highway Departments to Manage Invasive Species
This talk gives a description of the timeline and growth of the invasive species management partnership between Jefferson County’s Land and Water Conservation department and Highway department, along with an example from Sheboygan County using roadside mapping to begin a partnership. We will outline invasive species education and resources that were shared, mutual benefits to partnership we’ve experienced, and ongoing workshop planning to get more partners involved. Final conclusions will provide attendees with ideas and resources on how to begin and grow a partnership.
Presenters: Marisa Ulman & Patrick Siwula
Presentation # 2: Best Management Practices & New Guide for 5 Common Right-of-Way Invasive Species
Dane County, Upper Sugar River Watershed Association, and the UW Madison Renz Weed Lab have collaborated on a new guide to selected roadside invasive species. In conjunction with this document, we will present best management practices to prevent spread along roads, as well as mowing and herbicide recommendations. We will focus on wild parsnip, invasive teasel, purple loosestrife, invasive knotweeds, and non-native phragmites. Timing and mapping resources will be presented for better cross-department planning. To aid right-of-way managers and practitioners, we will be sharing the guide online and offering copies to be mailed to participants.
Presenters: Matt Wallrath
Contributor: Leo Roth
Presentation # 3: Pre-Vegetated Blankets: Providing Erosion Control While Preserving the Integrity, Stability & Beauty of the Native Plant Community
(Topic: CC)
This session will provide information on the benefits of pre-vegetated blanket and how using this is not only effective in erosion control, but also preserves the integrity, stability and beauty of the native plant community. Whether you are working on a site this commercial, residential or municipal, pre-vegetated blanket can be used in nearly any situation with the added benefit of native plan species which are essential for our environment. Attendees will learn what pre-vegetated blanket is, how it works and why it is one of the most effective erosion control methods available today.
Presenter: Robert Livingston