MISC Meeting – January 16, 2025

Location : Google MeetThursday, January 16 · 9:30am – 12:00pmTime zone: America/New YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/hgz-hjhc-qxrOr dial: ‪(US) +1 608-856-4367‬ PIN: ‪581 802 715‬#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hgz-hjhc-qxr?pin=1225211427131 Agenda: MISC meetings are open to the public. Next meeting: April 17, 2025Location: Dept. of Natural Resources Headquarters, 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

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Palmer Amaranth: The Most Obnoxious Noxious Weed in Maryland

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The Concern Palmer amaranth was first discovered in Maryland during the mid-twentieth century, but wasn’t added to the Maryland Noxious Weed Law until 2020. This law prohibits the import and transport of the noxious weed throughout the state and requires infested lands be managed for the eradication of the species. Palmer amaranth is problematic for […]

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We are legion, we are lanternfly

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By Kenton Sumter – Maryland Department of Agriculture. It’s been more than four years since spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) made its way into the Maryland Invasive Species Council’s Invader of the Month. While some folks may have lost track of it, this pernicious insect has unfortunately been very busy. From its original discovery in Cecil […]

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