{"id":112,"date":"2024-04-09T16:37:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2025-03-27T15:40:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:40:35","slug":"collaborators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/collaborators\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborators"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"112\" class=\"elementor elementor-112\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5aeb9347 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5aeb9347\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de754a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de754a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5369546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5369546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Collaborative Effort<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8730ea5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8730ea5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623d364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"623d364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The success of the Invasive Species Ambassador program is a collective effort. With diverse collaborative partners nationwide, the training benefits from shared expertise, resources, and perspectives, making it more robust and impactful. The participating organizations contribute to the development of a comprehensive and high-quality curriculum benefitting both ambassadors and invasive species management efforts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e76a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9e76a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba85156 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba85156\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95fff9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95fff9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Class of 2025 Collaborators<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a85e4b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a85e4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7e871 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f7e871\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2dd2de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f2dd2de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alapark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/ALStateParks-logo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-997\" alt=\"Alabama State Parks home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/ALStateParks-logo.png 376w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/ALStateParks-logo-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5aa107 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5aa107\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5544e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5544e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alapark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Alabama State Parks Division<\/strong><\/a> manages 21 parks spanning 48,000 acres of diverse landscapes, from Gulf Coast beaches to the Appalachian Mountains. Offering a range of recreational opportunities, the parks feature amenities such as campsites, cabins, hiking trails, water sports, golf courses, and resort facilities for group events. Dedicated to preserving Alabama\u2019s natural beauty, the Division&#8217;s mission is to acquire and maintain natural areas, provide educational opportunities, and deliver high-quality, self-sustaining services for visitors. With a rich history of over 75 years, Alabama State Parks continue to support outdoor recreation, conservation, and public engagement, ensuring their legacy for future generations.<\/p><p>The Staff Team is excited to bring the Wild Spotter Invasive Species Ambassador Training to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alapark.com\/parks\/lake-guntersville-state-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Guntersville State Park<\/a><\/strong> in February 2025. Nestled along the Tennessee River in Northeast Alabama, Lake Guntersville State Park offers a blend of resort-style amenities and outdoor adventures across 6,000 acres of pristine woodlands. Visitors can enjoy an 18-hole championship golf course, the Screaming Eagle Zipline, a beach complex, nature center, fishing in Alabama&#8217;s largest lake, 36 miles of hiking and biking trails, and guided hikes.<\/p><p>The park is a haven for nature enthusiasts, featuring annual Eagle Awareness programs highlighting the resurgence of Alabama\u2019s bald eagle population. Its diverse accommodations include a modern campground, lakeside cabins, ridge-top chalets, and a stunning resort lodge atop Taylor Mountain, perfect for overnight or extended stays.<\/p><p>Lake Guntersville State Park is also ideal for meetings and events, offering a resort inn, restaurant, and convention center with facilities for both large gatherings and smaller breakout sessions. Nearby attractions include downtown Guntersville, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e8157c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e8157c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a32eea6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a32eea6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43bd15f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43bd15f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/alabamawaterwatch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ANR-2870-Alabama-Water-Watch-Graphic4-1024x573.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-955\" alt=\"Alabama Water Watch home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ANR-2870-Alabama-Water-Watch-Graphic4-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ANR-2870-Alabama-Water-Watch-Graphic4-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ANR-2870-Alabama-Water-Watch-Graphic4-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ANR-2870-Alabama-Water-Watch-Graphic4.png 1353w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b193c38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b193c38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dab8e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dab8e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/alabamawaterwatch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Water Watch<\/a>\u00a0(AWW)<\/strong> is a statewide citizen volunteer, water quality monitoring program. Since 1992, AWW has been educating citizens of all backgrounds about the water environment, water pollution, and teaching them to conduct water chemistry analysis, bacteriological monitoring, and stream biomonitoring. AWW has certified over 9,000 water monitors who have submitted more than 115,000 water data records from 2,600 sites on nearly 1,000 waterbodies. AWW follows EPA-approved quality assurance plans for water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring. AWW has online Water Data Tools that empower citizens to use their data to improve and protect watershed health. For the past five years, AWW has been working with the USDA Forest Service on the project \u201cDeveloping a Citizen Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program in Alabama&#8217;s National Forests\u201d. Volunteer monitors have collected nearly 600 water data records on NFALs that are contributing to the overall project goal, which is to \u201cestablish a baseline of water quality observations within priority watersheds, identified through the Forest Service Watershed Condition Framework, to determine if USFS is providing clean water to the Forests, its ecosystems, and the public\u201d. \u00a0AWW also has a youth-focused partnership program, 4-H Alabama Water Watch\u00a0that prepares educators to teach students about water monitoring and stewardship. AWW is part of the Auburn University Water Resources Center (AUWRC) and receives support from the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Alabama Water Watch Association (501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) and external funders. AWW is also part of the international water monitoring network, Global Water Watch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f0eff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e8f0eff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c540f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c540f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd19c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd19c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/arwild.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/AWF_logo_primary.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-984\" alt=\"Arkansas Wildlife Federation home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/AWF_logo_primary.png 433w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/AWF_logo_primary-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/AWF_logo_primary-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab39afa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab39afa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-245e847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"245e847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arwild.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arkansas Wildlife Federation<\/a> (AWF)<\/strong> is a statewide, independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to conserving and protecting Arkansas\u2019s wildlife and natural habitats. Led by a CEO and a diverse board of directors representing communities across the state, AWF focuses on collaboration, transparency, and practical solutions to ensure a thriving future for all species. As the state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, AWF connects local conservation efforts to national initiatives, elevating the impact of its work. Committed to preserving Arkansas\u2019s rich biodiversity, AWF champions the protection of game, fish, and the 377 species at risk in the Natural State, promoting healthy ecosystems and sustaining the state\u2019s renowned outdoor heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3739f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fb3739f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86587d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86587d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edf01ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"edf01ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondattitude.com\/services\/communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-Beyond-Attitude-16-bit-rgb.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1016\" alt=\"Beyond Attitude Consulting home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-Beyond-Attitude-16-bit-rgb.webp 380w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-Beyond-Attitude-16-bit-rgb-300x93.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d24b2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d24b2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e2a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36e2a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondattitude.com\/services\/communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Beyond Attitude Consulting<\/strong><\/a> is a global leader in driving meaningful change through the application of behavioral psychology. For over 30 years, we have focused on empowering people to build healthier habits and safer environments while promoting sustainability. We design impactful programs that go beyond traditional education and communication, fostering behaviors that protect individuals and their surroundings. Guided by extensive research into human behavior and attitudes, we craft tailored strategies that inspire both individual and collective action. Additionally, we train and empower others to become Agents of Change, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to apply behavioral psychology effectively. By multiplying our impact through collaboration and training, we aim to create a global network of changemakers, working together to make the world safer, healthier, and more sustainable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d898ed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2d898ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b61b1bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b61b1bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e01fdcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e01fdcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/georgiawildlife.com\/charlie-elliott-wildlife-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/2018-Charlie-Elliott-Logo_color-1024x384.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1004\" alt=\"Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/2018-Charlie-Elliott-Logo_color-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/2018-Charlie-Elliott-Logo_color-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/2018-Charlie-Elliott-Logo_color-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/2018-Charlie-Elliott-Logo_color-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/2018-Charlie-Elliott-Logo_color-2048x768.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04ed67 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b04ed67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b500c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68b500c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/georgiawildlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/GA-Wildlife-Logo-2color-1024x390.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1005\" alt=\"Georgia Department of Natural Resources Home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/GA-Wildlife-Logo-2color-1024x390.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/GA-Wildlife-Logo-2color-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/GA-Wildlife-Logo-2color-768x292.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/GA-Wildlife-Logo-2color.jpg 1301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a25cd0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a25cd0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df2fdab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df2fdab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled in a scenic 6,400-acre wooded setting near Mansfield, Georgia, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiawildlife.com\/charlie-elliott-wildlife-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center<\/a> (CEWC)<\/strong> offers an array of outdoor activities, educational programs, and natural beauty. Managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, CEWC is centrally located, making it easily accessible from Atlanta, Athens, and Macon. The Center\u00a0provides engaging, hands-on educational opportunities for K\u201312 students, scouts, families, and adults. These programs are designed to explore the wonders of the natural world, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a wealth of recreational opportunities as well as comfortable and convenient accommodations and facilities. At the CEWC Visitor Center, visitors have access to information on outdoor activities and can explore a museum showcasing the life and legacy of Charles Newton Elliott, the center\u2019s namesake. The museum features a replica of his den, interactive wildlife exhibits, and a bird-viewing alcove.<\/p><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiawildlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division<\/a> (WRD)<\/strong> is dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and promoting Georgia\u2019s wildlife and natural resources. As one of five divisions within the Georgia DNR, WRD focuses on preserving the state\u2019s game and nongame animals, fish, and protected plant species through management, education, and scientific research. <br \/>WRD is organized into three key sections: Game Management, Fisheries Management, and Wildlife Conservation, each playing a vital role in sustaining Georgia\u2019s rich biodiversity. The division also leads important initiatives such as the State Wildlife Action Plan, invasive species management, and wildlife research to ensure the health and balance of Georgia\u2019s ecosystems.<br \/>By fostering stewardship and providing critical resources, the Wildlife Resources Division is committed to promoting fishing, hunting, and wildlife conservation for current and future generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a93780 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a93780\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da12ae8 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clemson.edu\/cafls\/forestry-environmental-conservation\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/fec-logo-color-1024x296.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-994\" alt=\"Clemson Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/fec-logo-color-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/fec-logo-color-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/fec-logo-color-768x222.png 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/fec-logo-color-1536x444.png 1536w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/fec-logo-color-2048x592.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4d2a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd4d2a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e913b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e913b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clemson.edu\/extension\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Clemson Cooperative Extension<\/strong><\/a> enhances the quality of life for all South Carolinians by delivering unbiased, research-based information through programs in youth development, agribusiness, agriculture, food, health, and natural resources. With offices in all 46 counties, Clemson Extension supports the state\u2019s $51.8 billion agriculture and forestry industries, fosters strong families and communities, promotes environmental stewardship, and connects people to their food. Guided by core principles of trust, collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and service excellence, Clemson Extension is committed to improving the economy, environment, and well-being of South Carolina through education and outreach.<\/p><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clemson.edu\/cafls\/forestry-environmental-conservation\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation<\/a> (FEC) at Clemson University<\/strong> trains the next generation of environmental conservation professionals through outstanding education, research, and outreach. FEC focuses on sustainable forestry, wildlife, and fisheries conservation, partnering with industry, government agencies, and non-profits to protect forest, wetland, and aquatic ecosystems. With faculty based on Clemson\u2019s main campus and at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, the department offers undergraduate degrees in Environmental and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, and Forest Resource Management\u2014accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Graduate programs include M.S., Ph.D., and professional degrees in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Forest Resources.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1314d56 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1314d56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed34cae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed34cae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5c2a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d5c2a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicim.info\/cisma-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/III-logo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-843\" alt=\"Indiana Invasives Initiative home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/III-logo.png 1000w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/III-logo-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/III-logo-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c9c1ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c9c1ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f96b19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f96b19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since 2017, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicim.info\/cisma-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management<\/a> (SICIM)<\/strong> and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have collaborated to establish and support local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) throughout Indiana. This project focuses on empowering local communities to combat invasive plants through education, resource sharing, and technical assistance.<\/p><p>The initiative delivers statewide educational events, multi-partner workdays, and professional training to enhance invasive species management. SICIM staff provide landowners with property surveys, management plans, and one-on-one technical support. By creating organizational templates and offering resources, the program strengthens CISMA representation and builds capacity for effective, localized invasive species management.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8adb6b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8adb6b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9e0fdf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9e0fdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab3f6ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ab3f6ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invasiveplantcontrol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m-873x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-361\" alt=\"Invasive Plant Control, Inc. home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m-873x1024.png 873w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m-768x901.png 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m-1310x1536.png 1310w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m-1747x2048.png 1747w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/IPC-GuitarPickLogo-m.png 1819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1c9c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c1c9c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baadab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"baadab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invasiveplantcontrol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Invasive Plant Control, Inc.<\/strong><\/a> was established in 1997 and has operated as an entity exclusively focused on the control of invasive species with projects ranging from the Virgin Islands to the hardwoods forests of northern Pennsylvania. In 2006, IPC began offering its consulting services globally with its first project in Tanzania, Africa designing and implementing a course on prevention of invasive species through ports of entry. IPC\u2019s travel teams roam the United States targeting invasive species in fragile natural areas. Utilizing an Integrated Pest Management approach, IPC focuses on selectivity through proper timing and application methods. IPC also offers technologically advanced delineation, GPS\/GIS &amp; mapping of invasive species.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0783ce7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0783ce7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c19b768 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c19b768\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14a2f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14a2f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpoweredstrategies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/mPoweredStrategies.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1028\" alt=\"m Powered Strategies home\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fef0ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3fef0ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710971b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"710971b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpoweredstrategies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>m Powered Strategies<\/strong><\/a> is an organizational effectiveness and professional services management consulting firm that empowers government and nonprofit clients to serve the public by delivering value to their stakeholders. We empower IT and mission support executives across sectors as broad as healthcare, public lands, and Veterans services. Since 2002 we have been helping our clients achieve their mission by emphasizing the fundamental elements of organizational effectiveness in designing organizations, getting their teams working together, and developing the management strategies and tools. Good organizational design focused on group collaboration and information sharing sets the stage for effective programs, and good program management delivers the mission benefits and services citizens demand of the today\u2019s government agencies.<\/p><p>With organizational strategy and planning; portfolio, program, and project management; and stakeholder management, communications, and training expertise, MPS delivery teams provide outcomes you can use to get more value and more effectiveness out of your organization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1714973 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1714973\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7996b12 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7996b12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6719cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6719cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pf2050.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/PredatorFree2050.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1029\" alt=\"Predator Free 2050 Limited home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/PredatorFree2050.png 1000w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/PredatorFree2050-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/PredatorFree2050-768x598.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74ac5f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74ac5f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-022a9b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"022a9b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pf2050.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Predator Free 2050 Limited<\/strong><\/a> is a Crown-owned charitable company driving New Zealand\u2019s mission to eradicate possums, stoats, and rats by 2050. By co-funding large-scale predator control and eradication projects, as well as pioneering breakthrough science, the organization supports both biodiversity restoration and community well-being across Aotearoa.<\/p><p>Currently funding 18 landscape projects spanning over 800,000 hectares in rural and urban areas, Predator Free 2050 Limited has already cleared over 114,000 hectares, with ongoing efforts to protect these areas using innovative tools and technologies. With an investment of $75.6 million, the organization collaborates with iwi, community groups, councils, and other funders to develop impactful predator-free initiatives.<\/p><p>Beyond its environmental impact, the Predator Free movement fosters social and economic benefits, uniting New Zealanders in a shared vision of a thriving and sustainable future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fc44f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24fc44f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9875b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa9875b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a10c3f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a10c3f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/eri.nau.edu\/native-american-forest-management-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EcologicalRestorationInstituteNAU_sm.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1027\" alt=\"Northern Arizona University \/ Ecological Restoration Institute home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EcologicalRestorationInstituteNAU_sm.png 331w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EcologicalRestorationInstituteNAU_sm-300x55.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d54488 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9d54488\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa1fda0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa1fda0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/eri.nau.edu\/native-american-forest-management-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ERI Native American Forest and Rangeland Management Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0fosters collaboration between tribal resource management programs and federal and state agencies to implement restorative management on tribal forests and rangelands. The program combines ERI\u2019s scientific expertise with traditional knowledge to support ecological, economic, and cultural sustainability on tribal lands.<\/p><p>Focusing on resource management gaps between tribal and non-tribal lands, the program helps tribes develop long-term management plans, deliver restoration science, and create employment opportunities in natural resource management. It also promotes traditional practices in restoration efforts and supports Native American students pursuing careers in natural resource management through partnerships with educational institutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cf5155 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0cf5155\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6170bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6170bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3cc8fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3cc8fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceintoaction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/ScienceIntoAction.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1100\" alt=\"Science Into Action home\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5323851 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5323851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.authenticcodesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AC-DC-logo-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1102\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AC-DC-logo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AC-DC-logo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AC-DC-logo-1.png 556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-077c6db e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"077c6db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adbf233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adbf233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceintoaction.com\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Science Into Action<\/strong><\/a> specializes in transforming complex scientific and technical knowledge into meaningful public value. Collaborating with boards, leadership, and management across diverse sectors, the organization bridges the gap between research and practical application, contributing expertise to policy development, planning, regulation, business strategy, and investment decisions.<\/p><p>Our work spans key areas including environment, climate, renewables, health, community, pollution, conservation, agriculture, fisheries, and sustainability. By turning science into actionable strategies, we empower organizations to drive innovation, solve pressing challenges, and create lasting social, economic, and environmental impact.<\/p><p>We are co-founders of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authenticcodesign.com\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Authentic Co-design<\/a><\/strong> a program designed to build capability for people to co-design to solve complex problems together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0665e04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0665e04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e56ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56e56ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36aa117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36aa117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcweed.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCWP.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-985\" alt=\"Teton County Weed and Pest District home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCWP.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCWP-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b659f5c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b659f5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a94c9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a94c9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcweed.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teton County Weed and Pest Control District<\/a> (TCWP)<\/strong> is dedicated to protecting, managing, and restoring ecosystem integrity in Teton County, Wyoming. Established by the Wyoming State Legislature in 1973, TCWP operates under state statutes with a locally appointed board to implement effective programs targeting invasive species and vector-borne diseases. Focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment of noxious weeds and pests, TCWP works to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful species that threaten ecological and human health. Collaborating with private landowners, businesses, agencies, and other stakeholders, TCWP promotes responsible stewardship and supports community efforts to sustain a healthy, balanced ecosystem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118b153 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"118b153\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbdd2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dbdd2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3df20d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3df20d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/brite.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Div_School_Logo_Final_Brite.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1060\" alt=\"Brite Divinity School home\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62b7908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62b7908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCULogo_purple-1024x653.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1061\" alt=\"Texas Christian University home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCULogo_purple-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCULogo_purple-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCULogo_purple-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/TCULogo_purple.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0036b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0036b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95b462e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95b462e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brite.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Brite Divinity School<\/strong><\/a> is a premier progressive theological institution in the Southwest, dedicated to cultivating exceptional leaders through rigorous scholarship, pastoral training, and spiritual development. Located on the campus of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Texas Christian University<\/strong><\/a> in Fort Worth, Texas, Brite offers a variety of ministerial and academic programs that prepare individuals to serve God\u2019s diverse world as leaders in churches, the academy, and public life.<\/p><p>Although Brite Divinity School and TCU are independent institutions, they share a rich historical relationship rooted in their common affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This partnership is defined by a Supporting Services Agreement, which outlines TCU\u2019s commitment to providing essential administrative support, operational services, and maintenance. Together, the two institutions embody a shared heritage, vision, and values, fostering a spirit of mutual cooperation and support that benefits students, staff, and faculty alike.<\/p><p>Brite envisions a world transformed by God\u2019s love, mercy, and justice. Its mission is to educate and inspire people to serve God\u2019s diverse world as leaders in churches, the academy, and public life. The school\u2019s core values integrate scholarship that engages churches, the academy, and public life; justice that enhances diversity, flourishing, and wholeness; and practice that enlivens intellectual, spiritual, and professional growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b96cb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c7b96cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a179a2a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a179a2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0ee9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1e0ee9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ifas.ufl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/IFAS_CAIP_Vertical_FullC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1018\" alt=\"UF\/IFAS University of Florica Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/IFAS_CAIP_Vertical_FullC.jpg 818w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/IFAS_CAIP_Vertical_FullC-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/IFAS_CAIP_Vertical_FullC-768x800.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-085b26d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"085b26d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0551025 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0551025\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ifas.ufl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UF\/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants<\/a> (CAIP)<\/strong> is a leading research, teaching, and Extension unit dedicated to addressing the challenges posed by invasive plant species. Established in 1978 by the Florida state legislature, CAIP was founded to develop environmentally sound management techniques for aquatic and natural area invasive plants.<\/p><p>Located near the main Gainesville campus, the Center emerged during a critical time for Florida&#8217;s environment. Despite limited resources and a small team of two faculty members, CAIP quickly gained international recognition for its groundbreaking research, effective management strategies, and its role in educating applicators and students alike.<\/p><p>Today, CAIP remains at the forefront of invasive plant management, collaborating with agencies and organizations while engaging the public about the ecological impacts of invasive species. Its multidisciplinary team of scientists and staff conducts cutting-edge research on topics including the ecological effects of management practices, the development of innovative control strategies, and the ecology of invasive plants. Committed to preserving aquatic and natural area ecosystems, CAIP continues to lead efforts to mitigate the threats posed by invasive species.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff17e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dff17e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6121555 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6121555\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12421c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12421c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bugwood.org\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Stacked-CISEH-Logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-347\" alt=\"UGA Center for Invasive Species &amp; Ecosystem Health logo\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa952c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa952c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dab4388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dab4388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bugwood.org\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UGA Center for Invasive Species &amp; Ecosystem Health<\/strong><\/a> is dedicated to leading efforts in the development, consolidation, and dissemination of information and programs focused on invasive species, forest health, and natural and agricultural management. Through technology development, program implementation, training, applied research, and public awareness, the Center addresses these critical issues at state, regional, national, and international levels. Over the past decade, the Center has secured more than $4 million in extramural funding to support its numerous grant-funded projects and cooperative agreements in areas such as invasive species management, integrated pest management, and forest health. By integrating science-based resources with cutting-edge information technology and graphic design, the Center provides an extensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of its clients. Its award-winning team collaborates with various organizations to deliver high-quality products efficiently and effectively. With goals to establish itself as a preeminent national and international public service and outreach center, the Center fosters collaborations between UGA and a wide range of partners, develops and disseminates impactful programs and materials, serves as a clearinghouse for critical information and training, and promotes public awareness and education on these pressing ecological challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e39be82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e39be82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70b1c0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70b1c0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3d6a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ef3d6a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EXT_Logo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1025\" alt=\"University of Minnesota Extension home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EXT_Logo.png 840w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EXT_Logo-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/EXT_Logo-768x325.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34be4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e34be4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eab3d77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eab3d77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University of Minnesota Extension Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems<\/strong><\/a> brings together University experts from many disciplines to address the complex demands put on our land and water and develop balanced, comprehensive solutions. We provide effective, research-based education and integrate diverse perspectives to address critical issues impacting Minnesota&#8217;s food, agriculture, and natural resources. Because we are part of the communities we serve, we can identify needs early, set up related research as needed, and develop educational programs to bring information and training to the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a178b07 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a178b07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59def11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"59def11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c526c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c526c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/managing-land\/invasive-species\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs-791x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1019\" alt=\"USDA Forest Service Invasive Species home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs-1583x2048.png 1583w, https:\/\/invasivesfree.org\/ambassadors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/usfs.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3456897 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3456897\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1cfbf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1cfbf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/managing-land\/invasive-species\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>U.S. Forest Service<\/strong><\/a> is a leading authority on invasive species ecology, management, and research, working nationally and internationally to address aquatic and terrestrial invasive threats. Managing over 193 million acres of National Forest System lands, the agency collaborates with public and private partners, tribes, and local landowners to prevent, control, and respond to invasive species, pests, and diseases.<\/p><p>As an integral member of federal interagency coordinating groups like the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and the National Invasive Species Council, the Forest Service advances science-based strategies and innovative tools for invasive species management. Through its research facilities and expert network, the agency provides financial and technical support to partners across the U.S., protecting ecosystems from Alaska to the Caribbean.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collaborators Home A Collaborative Effort The success of the Invasive Species Ambassador program is a collective effort. With diverse collaborative partners nationwide, the training benefits from shared expertise, resources, and perspectives, making it more robust and impactful. 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