Roundtable: Neonicotinoid pesticides in Wisconsin wetlands and community outreach
Location: Lower Dells E Facilitators: Anya Jeninga-Nehls (UW-Madison Division of Extension), Ellen Voss (River Alliance), and Sara Walling (Clean Wisconsin)
2:10 PM - 2:50 PMThu
Lower Dells E
Roundtable
Neonicotinoids are one of the most commonly used pesticides, globally. There are widespread concerns that neonics are impacting aquatic ecosystems and in particular aquatic insects and associated biota in Wisconsin. It is estimated that 95% of all corn seeds and over 50%of all soybean seeds planted in the State of Wisconsin are treated with neonics and 90% of the pesticide is estimated to wash off and not be taken up by the plants. At present, work on this issue is not being shared in an integrated manner, and there appear to be important information gaps that are preventing a comprehensive understanding and approach to this situation. There is an increasing need to bring researchers, conservation organizations, NGOs, resource managers, members of the agricultural community, members of the public and media professionals together to learn about the latest research, study results, and build educational resources to build awareness around neonicotinoids. This roundtable will focus on identifying current and emerging concerns related to neonics in Wisconsin’s wetlands, ways to connect professionals with impacted communities, and effective outreach strategies. The Wisconsin Neonicotinoid Workgroup aims to bridge the gap between communities and neonicotinoid research and professionals. This roundtable is open to anyone interested in neonics, with the intent to discuss future potential neonicotinoid outreach needs and opportunities in wetlands. Facilitators: Anya Jeninga-Nehls (UW-Madison Division of Extension); Ellen Voss (River Alliance); and Sara Walling (Clean Wisconsin) This session will not be recorded.