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1 CISMA Call Log-in New Conference Code and Attendee ID! Missed the teleconference prompt on WebEx? You have 2 options to bring it back to the screen: 1. Click on the Audio tab and click on Teleconference 2. Hang up the phone (if you re already in the teleconference) Prompt Box have these 3 things: 1. Call into the meeting (US) (Call-in toll-free number) (US) (Call-in number) 2. Enter the access code: (Conference code) 3. Enter your Attendee ID: (it will be several digits with pound # signs on either side) #????#

2 CISMA Call Agenda Introductions- Sherry Williams & Rose Godfrey Presentation- Invasive Species Management Association Jim Burney Suncoast CISMA update- Cynthia Wheeler-Grizzle FLEPPC/FTWS Conference CISMA session NISAW events

3 THE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ADDING ANOTHER VOICE FY Successes FY Strategy Jim Burney IPMA President

4 Invasive Plant Management Association (IPMA) IPMA s Mission is to foster sustained State funding for invasive plant control measures as an integral part of managing Florida s natural lands and waters.

5 IPMA Understanding The Problem of Invasive Exotic Plants in Florida: Needed to Craft a Message

6 What is an Invasive Exotic Plant? Not all exotic plants are invasive pests (25,000 species). Some introduced species become naturalized (1300 species). Some naturalized species become invasive pests (150 species). Florida has 2825 native plant species.

7 Magnitude of the Problem Economic Navigation and Flooding Fire Hazards Agriculture- Cattle, Sod, Row Crops, Silviculture Utilities- Power Corps, Roadways Loss of Tourism Loss of Recreation Loss of Opportunity Ecological Loss of Biodiversity. Shift in Vegetation Communities. Change in Fire Ecology. Loss of Critical Habitat for T&E wildlife. Florida has 500 T&E Species, 150 Endemic. Degradation of water quality.

8 Who Has Invested in Control Efforts in Florida Federal- NPS, USFWS, BLM, USACOE, USDA State of Florida*- FDEP, FFWCC, WMD, FDOT, 298 Districts Counties* Municipalities* *- Dependent of State Funding

9 $$ What Has Been Invested $$ by The State of Florida Much Blood, Sweat, and Careers FWC Trust Fund Average: $28-30M FWC Upland (Grant) Average: 20% FWC Aquatic Average: 80% SFWMD Budget Average: $10M (ground) FDEP Budget Average: >$1M Estimated Annual FWC Upland Need: $22M 2012/13 Budget: $32M

10 What Has been Accomplished? (ROI) Tourism has been sustained/improved. Rec opportunities have been provided. Public safety has been protected. Agriculture and silviculture have been protected. Environmental mandates met.

11 What Infrastructure was Created? The model for govt. contracting. Professional orgs. Comprised of public and private members. Vibrant network of applicators, suppliers, and manufacturers. JOBS!

12 Invasive Plant Management Association (IPMA) IPMA s Mission is to foster sustained State funding for invasive plant control measures as an integral part of managing Florida s natural lands and waters.

13 Our Mission is not to differentiate between upland and wetland programs. Our Mission is not to influence the contracting policies of State agencies. Our Mission is to add an economic voice to what some feel is strictly an ecological problem. IPMA

14 Invasive Plant Management Association 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Membership is 10 companies at this time, with interest comprised of private industry, trade groups, and concerned citizens. Leadership is comprised of 1 President, 1 VP, 1 Sec/Treasurer, and 2 Directors (2 yr terms).

15 Strategic Advocacy Effort Contract with Lewis, Longman & Walker, PA. Assist to develop message and strategy Identify key legislators Facilitate meetings Advocate Incorporate a CCE for distributing political contributions. Focus on funding first, then voice other concerns. Co-Advocate with other organizations. Grassroots movement in the future.

16 Invasive Plant Management Association FY Strategy: To further educate Legislators on the benefits of State funded invasive plant management operations to Florida. To inform Legislators on the existence of the infrastructure currently in place that relies on steady funding of State agencies. Pointing out the magnitude of employment opportunities provided by this infrastructure. To seek Legislative support for sustainable State funding for agencies whose mission is to conduct invasive plant control operations and/or matching grant programs aimed at controlling invasive plants on public lands at the local level. Specifically to seek legislative support for sustainable Invasive Plant Management Trust funds (FWC Trust), through approving maximum allowable allocations and to protect current Trust assets. To seek legislative support to manage State trust conservation lands as a core function of the State (FDEP RP). To seek legislative support to manage WMD conservation lands as a core WMD function. To seek legislative support to adequately fund State agencies such that there are skilled personnel to administer invasive plant control operations and grant programs.

17 Accomplishments for Successful in keeping the FWC Trust Fund from being swept. Successful in advocating for a $2M increase in FWC Trust Fund. Successful in initiating conversations for funding of FDEP lands (independent of FWC Trust). Successful introduction of IPMA and relationship building with key Legislators. FY 2013/14

18 IPMA Relevance for FY 2014/15 Need for continued Legislator briefing on benefits of State Funded IPM and Economic consequences of inaction. Need for continued advocacy for an increased FWC Trust Fund. Need for continuing dialogue on independent FDEP funding source for IPM. Need to represent management of lands within the proposed land acquisition Constitutional Amendment

19 IPMA 2014 Message to Legislators Supporting IPM Trust Funding Invasive plant control is an integral part of managing Florida s natural lands and waters. Invasive plants such as Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, hydrilla and climbing fern cause numerous problems. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission oversees and administers Florida s Invasive Plant Management Program. The program coordinates and funds invasive plant control on aquatic plants in public waterways and upland plants on public conservation lands.

20 IPMA 2014 Message (Con t) The IPM Trust is funded primarily through Florida s documentary stamp tax. This year, FWC has requested funding for the program in the amount of $34.8 million. The Trust creates and sustains private-sector jobs as FWC contracts with private applicators, suppliers and manufacturers to provide the appropriate level of plant control for a given location. The State gets extra bang for its buck in that grant applications containing a local financial contribution are given a higher priority than those without. The IPMA supports FWC s request to fund the IPM Trust in the amount of $34.8 million for FY

21 Join Us as Another Voice IPMA membership is half of that needed to be sustainable. IPMA will be in need of future committee members and skills. IPMA will need local contacts. IPMA has now been proven to represent the voice of invasive plant management (Aq & Terr). If Interested please Contact: or

22 Suncoast CISMA Update Presenter: Cynthia Wheeler- Grizzle

23 Suncoast CISMA 2013 SUMMARY 5 Public Outreach Events (Presentations, Expos, etc.) 3 Invasive Plant Workdays 6 Training s/workshops/roundtable 4 Awards/Nominations 2 Membership Meetings

24 Public Outreach Presentations Florida Recreation and Parks Association South Atlantic Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists/ Florida Association of Environmental Professionals/Florida Association of Environmental Soil Scientists Booth Exhibitions Tampa Spring Expo (Joint booth with FLEPPC) Pinellas County Lakes, Ponds, and Streams Event

25 Outreach - Invasive Animals Pet Amnesty Day with FFWCC at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 50 animals surrendered All were adopted out Featured in local newspapers and television programs

26 Workdays - Invasive Plants Mule Key in Pinellas County Brooker Creek Preserve in Pinellas County Myakka River State Park in Sarasota County

27 Workdays - Invasive Plants Target Plants Air Potato OW Climbing Fern Sword Fern Cogon Grass Brazilian Pepper Skunk Vine Ceasar Weed

28 Workshops/Trainings Several Training Events 3 Grass Identification Workshops Invasive Species and the Law Forum Roundtable Discussion Exotic Species Day Python Patrol Training

29 Workshops/Trainings Python Patrol Training with the Nature Conservancy at Gamble Plantation State Park Partnered with the Nature Conservancy and Wildlife Inc. About 40 people trained to capture conditional species Featured on local news Documented by Nature Conservancy Magazine

30 Accolades Nominations Treasure of Tampa Bay by Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Environmental Excellence Award in Organization category. Wins Grant from FLEPPC/FISP to print educational brochures and poster Environmental Excellence Award in Individual category (Cynthia)

31 Meetings Aquatic Plants - April Dr. Lyn Gettys from UF and David Eilers from Florida Center for Community Design and Research Emerging Invasive Plant Issues - September Dr. Kenneth Langeland with UF IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

32 Looking to the Future UPCOMING EVENTS Workdays in Sarasota County and Hillsborough County (TBD) FLEPPC Annual Spring Conference (April) Poster presentation at the National Association of Environmental Professionals (April 7-10) Establishing a Partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

33 ECISMA Update Presenter: LeRoy Rodgers or Denis Giardina

34 FLEPPC/FLTWS Conference FLTWS-FLEPPC 2014 Spring Conference April 28th - May 1st, 2014 Safety Harbor Resort and Spa CISMA session April 29, :30-5pm

35 NISAW Events February 22 March 9 Florida takes two weeks to celebrate NISAW (we need it!)

36 NISAW Events CF CISMA Heartland CISMA Osceola CO CISMA SWFL CISMA ECISMA TC CISMA

37 Next CISMA Call March 26, 2014 Agenda: Updates: ARSA CISMA- Brian Pelc Southwest FL CISMA NCFL CISMA Six Rivers CISMA Discussion: NISAW Update - All

38 Florida Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) Monthly Call Hosted by the Florida Invasive Species Partnership (FISP) participation is voluntary, we promise it will only last 1 hour, and we can guarantee that you will enjoy the conversations 4th Wednesday of Every Month at 1:30pm Except November and December For more information kserbesoffking@tnc.org or Go to floridainvasives.org to join up for list serve announcements Now 3 Ways to Participate! 1. Online Go to: j.php?ed= &uid= &PW=NZDRmYjdmYzdl&RT=MiMxMQ%3D %3D Meeting Number: Meeting password: Invasive2! 2. Phone US Toll-free: Conference Code: Attendee ID: In WebEx prompt after logging on Enter at any time on key pad 3. Skype Skype name: nethopeandaffilliates Conference Code: Florida Invasive Species Partnership (