North American Invasive Species Management Association 30th Annual Conference
Co-hosted with Florida Invasive Species Council
November 7-10, 2022 | Ft. Myers, Florida
Through sharing research, challenges, and successes we aim to improve resilience on landscapes through prevention, early detection, control, and mitigation of invasive species.
Invasive Species Insights from Top National Experts
Dan Simberloff
University of Tennessee
Dan Simberloff
Gore Hunger Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee, editor-in-chief of the journal Biological Invasions, and author of Strangers in Paradise: Impact and Management of Nonindigenous Species in Florida
Léo Miranda
South Atlantic-Gulf and Mississippi Basin Interior Regions
Leopoldo "Léo" Miranda-Castro serves as the Regional Director of the South Atlantic-Gulf and Mississippi Basin Regions, where he oversees approximately 1,300 employees conserving fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within 11 southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Kristen Sommers
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Leader over the Wildlife Impact Management Section in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Rob Nelson
Filmmaker and Director, UntamedScience
How to Tell the Invasive Species Story: Lessons from Kudzu, Pythons, and More
Rob has spent his entire career communicating complicated science and nature stories, and he has a few tips that might make it easier for you to tell yours.
Hosted by Leaders in Invasive Species Management
North American Invasive Species Management Association
In our 30th year, our mission is to promote and support invasive species management in North America. Our vision is for all lands and waters of North America to be protected from invasive species.
Florida Invasive Species Council
The mission of the Florida Invasive Species Council is to reduce the impacts of invasive plants in Florida through the exchange of scientific, educational, and technical information. The vision of the Florida Invasive Species Council is to be a leading resource and partner for advancing invasive plant management in Florida.
Held in One of America’s Natural Wonderlands
Check back soon for details on field trips and more ways to explore Florida.