Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council (MAIPC)

The Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council (MAIPC) provides regional leadership to effectively address the threat of invasive plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural habitats of the Mid-Atlantic. The council coordinates regional efforts to gather and share information on the identification, management and prevention of invasive species, provide training and volunteer opportunities and to identify research needs. The Council is represented by members from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) Trainings

MAIPC is offering two opportunties to learn how to establish, manage and fund a Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) or Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) or similar organization for the purpose of removing invasive plants and restoring natural habitats. Presentations by people who have successfully developed and implemented CWMA type groups will be followed by discussion of the challenges and rewards of these efforts. Trainings are free but registration is required.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Training Agenda

Food: There is a cafeteria on site for food purchases. Those lodging at the center will have their meals included in their room rate.

Lodging: Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis at the NCTC Hotel on-site. Please mention the "CWMA Training/Workshop" when you booking. Call (304) 876-7900 to book your room.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
St. Jones Reserve
Dover, Delaware
Training Agenda

Food: There will be a $15 registration fee for this workshop to cover food and beverages, because there are no alternative food options near the site.

Lodging is available at the Microtel Inn and Suites, about a 10-minute drive from the site. Call (302) 674-3800 to book your room.

Invasive Plant Removal Day - Saturday, May 4, 2013

This year, the Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council is sponsoring the first-ever region-wide Invasive Plant Removal Day. This marks the 5th anniversary of the initiative for Virginia on a state-level, but the first annual event for the mid-Atlantic region. Please join in on the effort by visiting the event page!

Are you an organization or community group that often hosts invasive plant removal in your county or neighborhood? Register your event today!

Are you a citizen or volunteer who wants to get involved with invasive plant removal in your community? Check out the event listings for your state to see where organizations or groups are hosting an event in your area.

2013 Invasive Plant Conference: Path to Restoration Success

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Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1, 2013
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center
Shepherdstown, West Virginia

The conference is co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council and the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. It is held every other year. This two-day conference brings together experts from academia, land management agencies, the green industry, and others who are working together to address the invasive plant problem.

PLANT INVADERS OF MID-ATLANTIC NATURAL AREAS

The 2010 revised and updated edition is available for purchase.
The new edition covers 80 species and is available for download.
The information is also hosted online for electronic viewing.

Click HERE to preview pages from the book.
Print versions are available to order from MAIPC at $4/per copy (not including S&H).
Email info@maipc.org with purchase requests and for information on shipping costs.

Get involved with the MAIPC:

Learn which plant species are problematic and how to recognize them
Learn about the impacts of invasive plants and how to control them
Discover which native plants make great substitutes for invasive species
Teach your friends how to identify and manage invasive plants
Attend meetings and workshops to learn more about invasive species

Feature Items:

EDDMapS is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution. It is fast, easy to use, and doesn't require GIS experience. The goal is to maximize the effictiveness and accessibility of the immense numbers of observations each year.

Attacking Invasive Species - A feature article from Parks & Rec Business (PRB) about invasive removal efforts in Fairfax County, Virginia, coauthored by Meghan Fellows of MAIPC.

Invasive Plant Atlas of the U.S. - This new website provides access to background information, images, distribution maps, native plant alternatives and additional resources for over 1,100 species of invasive plants affecting natural areas in the United States. Each species has its own web site. Check it out!
Terrestrial Invasive Plants of the Potomac River Watershed brochure and wallet guide
Flory, S.L. 2008. Management of Microstegium vimineum invasions and recovery of resident plant communities. In press, Restoration Ecology. (PDF)
Planting Guidance Brochure includes a spreadsheet of 20 woody and 20 herbaceous plants
Volunteer Opportunities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Invasive Plant Tutorial. - The Invasive Exotic Plant (IEP) Management Tutorial for Natural Lands Managers provides a "one-stop-shop" for natural resource managers who are interested in organizing on-the-ground efforts to prevent, manage and control invasive plants.

Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plants. - Over 280 species of invasive plants have been reported to be impacting natural areas in the six mid-Atlantic states (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia). These impacts include displacing native plants and animals, reducing native species biodiversity, altering soil properties, water and light regimes, and destroying wildlife habitat.