The meeting will commence with a welcome from Chair Bryce Christiaens and orientation for MISC members and agency representatives. Updates will be provided on the Aquatic Invasive Species grant program and forest pests science advisory panel. MISC will discuss and act on attending the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 2022 annual conference and the development of an invasive species informational document.

MISC will hear presentations on projects funded through the AIS Grant Program. Representatives from the Flathead Lake Biological Station will provide information on their Dreissenid mussel early detection sampling and eDNA grants.

MISC is a statewide partnership working to protect Montana’s economy, natural resources, and public health through a coordinated approach to combat invasive species. All MISC meetings are open to the public. For more information about the meeting and to access meeting materials, visit misc.mt.gov or contact Liz Lodman, Council Coordinator. A copy of the MISC meeting agenda and meeting materials can be found on the MISC website.

To participate via zoom, email EMoran@mt.gov with your name and a request for the link. Instructions will be sent for joining and participating in the meeting by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to liz.lodman@mt.gov and will be forwarded to MISC.