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[This page is intentionally left blank] Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Management East Lansing, Michigan ● March 28-30, 2011 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The proceedings document, Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Phragmites Management and Control, has been prepared as part of a Michigan Coastal Management Program (CMP) funded grant. The project has been conducted by the Great Lakes Commission project team that includes Thomas Crane (Deputy Director), Katherine Glassner‐Shwayder (Senior Project Manager), Erika Jensen (Senior Program Specialist), Heather Braun (Project Manager), Julie Hinderer (formerly employed as the 2010‐2011 Sea Grant Fellow) Stuart Eddy (Senior Project Manager), Devra Polack (Web Design and Communications Support), Laura Andrews (Design Manager) and Cassie Bradley (2011‐2012 Sea Grant Fellow). Critical to the success of this project has been the guidance provided by the Project Advisory Committee (PAT), including representatives from the Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (DNR, DEQ and MNFI). The Great Lakes Commission extends appreciation to the following members of the PAT: Sue Tangora (Wildlife Division, DNR), Phyllis Higman (Senior Conservation Scientist, MNFI), Emily Finnell (Office of the Great Lakes, DEQ), Anne Hokanson (Wetlands, Lakes and Streams Unit, DEQ), Sarah LeSage (Aquatic Biologist, DEQ), Matt Preisser (Office of the Great Lakes, DEQ), Kevin Walters (Wildlife Division, DNR) and Matt Ankney (Wildlife Division, DNR). Collectively, the PAT has been engaged in every aspect of this CMP project including planning and convening the project symposium; developing and conducting a questionnaire to assess phragmites management in the state of Michigan; and developing a strategic framework on phragmites management and control. This involvement has been tremendously helpful in efforts to ensure that project activities meet the needs of state resource managers to advance coordination of the management and control of phragmites in the state of Michigan. 2 | Page Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Management East Lansing, Michigan ● March 28-30, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMPOSIUM AGENDA ................................................................................................................... 4 PLENARY SESSION FACILITATED QUESTIONS/ANCHOR POINTS ............................. 9 BREAKOUT SESSION FACILITATED QUESTIONS/ANCHOR POINTS ....................... 10 FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS .............................................................................................................. 11 SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION SUMMARIES...................................................................... 13 SYMPOSIUM BIOGRAPHIES ...................................................................................................... 25 SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS .................................................................................................... 33 POSTER ABSTRACTS ..................................................................................................................... 40 Strategic Framework for the Management and Control of Invasive Phragmites in Michigan ............................................................................................................. 43 Symposium Draft: March 27, 2011 SYMPOSIUM SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS ........................................................................... 46 3 | Page Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Management East Lansing, Michigan ● March 28-30, 2011 SYMPOSIUM AGENDA Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Management March 28‐30, 2011 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center East Lansing, Michigan Symposium Overview The Great Lakes Commission, in cooperation with the Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, is pleased to present this symposium on management and control of the non‐native, invasive plant, Phragmites australis. The symposium features plenary sessions on current and future invasive phragmites management and control efforts and technologies. In addition, a series of breakout sessions are offered on topics including capacity building, policy and regulations, case studies in collaborative management, and distribution and mapping. The symposium is being held as part of a broader initiative to develop a strategic framework to advance coordinated phragmites management and control in Michigan with relevance to the Great Lakes region. See www.glc.org/ans/phragmites/symposium2011.html. Agenda Monday, March 28 12:45 – 4:30 p.m. Field Trip to Lake Lansing Park North Participants will learn how a local team of dedicated volunteers and stakeholders has banded together around a common threat: the invasion of non‐native phragmites. The goal of this experience is to gain a first‐hand, on the ground understanding of the ecological context of phragmites invasions in the park and the efforts underway to manage and control these invasions. Tuesday, March 29 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Frank Ruswick, Deputy Director, Michigan Office of the Great Lakes Roger Eberhardt, Environmental Quality Specialist, Michigan Office of the Great Lakes Tim Eder, Executive Director, Great Lakes Commission (GLC) 9:25 a.m. Review of Agenda Kathe Glassner‐Shwayder, GLC 9:30 a.m. The Impacts and Challenges of Invasive Phragmites 4 | Page Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Management East Lansing, Michigan ● March 28-30, 2011 Background on invasive phragmites: definition/scope of problem, impacts, challenges Sue Tangora, Wildlife Division, Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) Project overview featuring strategic framework as a symposium outcome Kathe Glassner‐Shwayder, GLC 10:15 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. Panel: Current Invasive Phragmites Management and Control Efforts Moderator: Barb Avers, Wildlife Division, Michigan DNR Large scale management and control for large infestations Ray Fahlsing, State Park Stewardship Program, Michigan DNR Small scale management and control for rapid response Shaun Howard, The Nature Conservancy in Michigan Invasive phragmites management on roadsides and right‐of‐ways Bob Batt, Michigan Department of Transportation Invasive phragmites management in high‐quality natural communities Phyllis Higman, Michigan Natural Features Inventory 12:30 p.m. LUNCH 1:30 p.m. Introduction to Breakout Sessions Results of invasive phragmites management and control questionnaire Julie Hinderer, GLC 2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions (2:00 – 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.) Tools for Success: Building Capacity to Implement Large‐scale Phragmites Management and Control Facilitator: Amy Derosier, Wildlife Division, Michigan DNR Recorder: Heather Braun, GLC This session will showcase successful regional efforts to build the capacity needed to implement large‐scale invasive phragmites management and control. Presenters will discuss their strategies and lessons learned on topics such as raising funds, securing technical assistance, garnering public and political support, designing projects and coordinating with partners. Building capacity for invasive phragmites management in the Grand Traverse region: Brian Piccolo, Wildlife Division, Michigan DNR Controlling invasive phragmites: Lessons learned on identifying projects, building partnerships and securing funding: Roy Kroll, Ducks Unlimited Regional early detection and rapid response campaign in northeast Michigan: Jennifer Muladore, Huron Pines 5 | Page Phragmites Invasions in Michigan: A Symposium to Build Capacity for Management East Lansing, Michigan ● March 28-30, 2011 The Role of Policy and Regulations in Invasive Phragmites Management and Control Facilitator: Steve Beyer, Wildlife Division, Michigan DNR Recorder: Erika Jensen, GLC This session will examine existing policies and regulations relevant to invasive phragmites management and control, including opportunities for increasing their effectiveness and public awareness to improve compliance. State prohibited and restricted invasive species laws: Mike Bryan, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development Permitting laws governing state waters: Water Resource Division, Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) o Anne Hokanson, Wetlands Program (mechanical control permitting) o Eric Bacon, Aquatic Nuisance Control Program (herbicide permitting) County‐wide ordinances on treating phragmites infestations on private property: Dr. Grenetta Thomassey, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Who’s on First: Case Studies in Collaborative Management at the Local Level Facilitator: Mark Sargent, Wildlife Division, Michigan DNR Recorder: Julie Hinderer, GLC This session will feature examples of multiple stakeholders working together at the local level to prevent and control small‐scale invasive phragmites infestations. It will focus on the collaborative process, including building relationships, roles and responsibilities of partners, strategies for successful collaboration and lessons learned. Making collaboration work in implementing invasive phragmites control along Lake St. Clair: Bill Parkus, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Stewardship approach in fighting phragmites invasions on Harsen’s Island: Bob Williams, Stewart Farm Successful collaboration of local governments, landowners, and the Michigan DNR in eradicating