Montana Invasive Species Council meets August 21

From Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

HELENA — The Montana Invasive Species Council will hold its next meeting Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room 172 in Helena.

The morning portion of the meeting will focus on administrative business including a review and action on MISC’s work plan and budget for 2019-2020. Project updates will also be provided in the morning, including outcomes from the Mogulones crucifer science advisory panel.

In the afternoon, MISC member, Gail Whiteman, will lead a discussion on ways to enhance tribal engagement.  Other agenda items include briefings on the status of feral hogs encroaching Montana’s northern border and a review of the draft standard operating procedures for the Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program.

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, contact Stephanie Hester, MISC Coordinator at 406-444-0547. Visit http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/cardd/montana-invasive-species-program/misc or http://bit.ly/2KndTGS to find a copy of the meeting agenda and more about the council.