National Conference to be held in Saratoga Springs

Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, New York State will serve as the host state for the 2019 Annual Invasive Species Conference. The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) together with Cornell University’s New York Invasive Species Research Institute (NYISRI) will host the event in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

This year’s conference will highlight successful initiatives that connect science to action across geographic, political, and public-private boundaries.

For full news release, see: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/118167.html.  

When: The conference will kick off on Monday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m. at the Hilton Saratoga, Saratoga Springs. The four-day conference features internationally renowned keynote speakers, topical sessions, posters, exhibits, workshops and field trips to see invasive species management first-hand. A full agenda can be found here.

Photo Op: There will be several opportunities for photos throughout the week.

To schedule an exclusive interview or to attend a special event or field trip during the Invasive Species Conference, please contact Belle Bergner at bbergner@naisma.org or (414) 967-1350.