RESOURCES
Brochures & Flyers
| The Cost of Invasive Species (2012) A fact sheet from the US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Reed Canarygrass Info Sheet (2023) Information about reed canarygrass identification, ecological impacts, and management options for landowners |
| Invasive Alert! European Bird Cherry Brochure (2020) |
| Elodea and Floatplanes (2019) "Spread the word, not the weed" handout |
| Elodea and Boats (2019) Handout for preventing the spread of Elodea to Alaskan lakes and streams |
| Don't Plant a Problem: Invasive Garden Species (2021) A Cooperative Extension Service guide to invasive species for Alaskan gardeners |
| Do You Know What You Grow? (2014) A guide for replacing invasive plants in your Alaska garden |
| Control of orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) (2020) A UAF Cooperative Extension publication with tips on how to manage orange hawkweed |
| Control of Invasive Chokecherry Trees (November 2020) A guide for landowners managing chokecherry or European bird cherry/mayday trees (Prunus padus & Prunus virginiana). |
Educational Materials
| Invasive Species Resources for K-12 Educators (2022) A comprehensive list of Alaska-relevant invasive species educational resources. Includes curriculum, lesson plans, teacher kits, videos, and more. |
| Introduction to Invasive Species: A Mini-curriculum for Middle School Students (DRAFT) (2022) A four-lesson curriculum that introduces middle school students to the problem of invasive species in Alaska, focusing on prevention. |
| Weed Wackers! (2008) K-6 Educators Guide to Invasive Plants of Alaska |
| Invasive Plants: Taking Root in Alaska (2007) High school curriculum focused on invasive plants in Alaska |
Presentations
| Annual Invasive Species Workshop (Various) Past workshop proceedings from 2006 to the present |
| Kenai Peninsula Invasive Prunus Trees: Surveying, Building Awareness & Implementing Control (2020) Katherine Schake, AKISP Annual Invasive Species Workshop |
| Invasive Plants and Weed-Free Hay in Homer (2020) Katherine Schake, HSWCD Know Your Lands |
| Invasive Ornamentals & European Bird Cherry (2020) Katherine Schake, Homer Garden Club |
| Invasive Reed Canarygrass in Seldovia (2019) Katherine Schake & Kyra Wagner, Seldovia Healthy Chatter |
| Invasive Plants of the Kenai Peninsula (2019) Katherine Schake & Jennifer Hester, Alaska State Parks Volunteer Training |
| Rapidly Responding to Elodea (2019) John Morton, Matt Bowswer & Todd Eskelin, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge |
KP-CISMA Publications
| The Ecology of Invasive Species on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula (2022) An introduction to invasive species terminology, biology and ecology, the human component, and management |
| Reed Canarygrass Strategic Management Plan (2021) A large-scale, watershed analysis approach to prioritizing control and eradication of reed canarygrass on the Kenai Peninsula. |
| Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) State of the Science Summary (2021) A literature review focused on the past decade of published research |
| Reed Canarygrass Management on the Kenai Peninsula (2021) A history of monitoring and control, lessons learned, and recommendations by the Kenai Peninsula Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (KP-CISMA) |
| Elodea IPM (2021) Integrated Pest Management Plan for Eradicating Elodea from the Kenai Peninsula |
| KP-CISMA Strategic Plan (2020) Integrated Weed Management Strategy focusing on Early Detection & Rapid Response for the Kenai Peninsula |
| Priority Invasive Plant List (2020) KP-CISMA Priority Invasive Plant Management List |
| Non-Native Plant List (2019) Comprehensive list of non-native plants on the Kenai Peninsula |
| Best Management Practices (2019) Controlling the spread of invasive plants during road maintenance |
| Prevention Guidelines for Field Research (2013) Voluntary guidelines for field researchers to prevent the accidental spread of invasive species |
| Lessons Learned: Reed Canarygrass on the Kenai Peninsula (2013) This report analyzes the results of Kenai Watershed Forum's Reed Canarygrass management activities undertaken between July 2009 and December 2012 under AK Sustainable Salmon Fund project #45917. |
| Managing Invasive Plants in Wetlands of the Kenai Peninsula: Developing a Management Program for Reed Canarygrass Infestations (2007) Includes 2007 Reports by Dr. Sue Galatowitsch and Dr. Tim Miller |
Research Papers
| Impact of invasive species on sockeye salmon fisheries (2019) Schwoerer, T., Little, J., Adkison, M. 2019. Aquatic Invasive Species Change Ecosystem Services from the World's Largest Wild Sockeye Salmon Fisheries in Alaska. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics. |
Work Plans and Reports
| KP-CISMA Outreach & Education Strategy (2022) Priorities and objectives for 2022 |
| KP-CISMA Annual Report (2022) |
| KP-CISMA Annual Report (2021) |
| Reed Canarygrass Annual Work Plan (2020) |
| KP-CISMA Annual Report (2020) |
| KP-CWMA Annual Report (2019) |
| KP-CWMA Annual Report (2018) |
Forms
| KP-CISMA Memorandum of Understanding (2021) A formal agreement between KP-CISMA and a partner organization |
Helpful Links
| Alaska Department of Fish & Game Invasive Species Overview Learn to identify and report priority invasive species in Alaska. |
| Alaska Dept. Fish & Game Invasive Pike in Southcentral Alaska Database Interactive map of invasive northern pike populations in southcentral Alaska. |
| Alaska DNR Invasive Plants and Agricultural Pests AK Division of Agriculture coordinates prevention, outreach and management strategies for invasive plant issues through collaboration with land managers, agencies, organizations and policy makers across Alaska. |
| Alaska Exotic Plant Inventory Clearinghouse A database and mapping application that provides geospatial information for non-native plant species in Alaska and neighboring Canadian Territories. |
| Alaska Invasive Species Partnership The Alaska Invasive Species Partnership (AKISP) aims to heighten awareness of the problems associated with non-native invasive species and to bring about greater statewide coordination, cooperation, and action to halt the introduction and spread of invasive species. |
| Alaska Invasives ID App A non-native plant field guide and reporting app for Alaska. |
| Alaska Submit-a-Tick Program Individuals can submit ticks for species identification and pathogen testing. |
| Anchorage CISMA Anchorage Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area |
| Copper River CWMA Copper River Watershed Cooperative Weed Management Area |
| UAF Cooperative Extension Service Insects & Invasives Services and expertise regarding pests and invasive species. Experts can help you identify, eradicate and prevent pest problems. |
| Weed Free Certification, AK Plant Materials Center Information on certified weed-free gravel and forage products, and find statewide certified inspectors. |
| Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria Provides online access to herbarium specimen collections from participating herbaria throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Canada. |
| Invasive Tunicate Network, Plate Watch Monitors A group of teachers, students, outdoor enthusiasts, environmental groups and state and federal biologists who are monitoring for non-native tunicates and other invasive species along the U.S. West Coast, with a primary focus on Alaska. |
| Invasive.org Center for invasive species and ecosystem health. Invasive species imagery library available. |
| NAISMA, North American Invasive Species Management Association A network of professionals who implement management programs to prevent the detrimental impacts of invasive species to North America’s lands and waters. |
| National Invasive Species Council The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) was established by Executive Order (EO) 13112 to ensure that Federal programs and activities to prevent and control invasive species are coordinated, effective and efficient. |
| Play Clean Go Promotes awareness, understanding, and cooperation by providing a clear call to action to be informed, attentive and accountable for stopping the spread of all invasive species. |
| Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Campaign that empowers recreational users to stop the transport and spread of harmful aquatic invasive species. |
| Western Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center Promotes smart, safe and sustainable pest management to protect the people, environment and economy of the American West. |
| Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species An information network for the management of aquatic invasive species in the western states and Alaska. |