Next Quarterly Board Meeting is TOMORROW!
Just a reminder, our next Quarterly Board Meeting is tomorrow! All members are welcome to attend.
DISC Quarterly Board Meeting
Please join us for our next Quarterly Board meeting!
June 15, 2016: Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands Management Workshop
Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands Management Workshop Wednesday, June 15, 2016 9AM to 4PM In this workshop, experts present a variety of tools and procedures to assist public and private land managers in developing best management practices. Morning Sessions Observe how ArcGIS software is used to establish goals and implement restoration projects. Discover how to develop and prioritize invasive species control programs. Learn how to design and install systems that successfully restore and repair eroded streambanks. Afternoon Tours Mt. Cuba…
Controlling Japanese Barberry Helps Stop Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases
A 2012 article from UConn Today
Emerging Threats: Amazon and eBay hosted ads for banned invasive species | Environment | The Guardian
“In the US, the Department of Agriculture has banned all transport and sale of giant salvinia across state borders. Despite these restrictions, at least four patches were sold in the past year on eBay by a seller in Hawaii who ships anywhere in the US.” Source: Amazon and eBay hosted ads for banned invasive species | Environment | The Guardian [sgmb id=”1″]
Maryland: Statewide Eyes Program Calls on Citizens to Help Find Invasive Plants
“Citizens and scientists are working together to tackle the problem of invasive plants on state lands through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
ENVIROTHON: Congratulations Charter School of Wilmington Team B!
Congratulations Charter School of Wilmington Team B for winning the 2016 Delaware ENVIROTHON on April 28! Although it was a cold and rainy day, about 20 teams of high school students from across the state came out to test their knowledge of environmental topics. DISC board members, many of whom are heavily involved in planning the competition, were on hand to help with testing- which included sections on invasive plant, insect, and aquatic species. DISC was proud to sponsor this year’s competition…
DISC is a proud sponsor of 2016 Delaware ENVIROTHON!
DISC is proud to be a GOLD level sponsor of the 2016 Delaware ENVIROTHON! ENVIROTHON is a state-wide and North American environmental education competition for high school students.
DISC Quarterly Board Meeting
Happy Spring! Our next Quarterly Board Meeting will be held Monday, April 25, 2016 at 10am in the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) building.
Fishermen Battle Invasive ‘Frankenfish’ Snakeheads
From National Geographic: