We look forward to seeing you at our
​fifth biennial multi-state conference!

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The goal of UMISC is to strengthen management of invasive species, especially prevention, control, and containment. Invasive species research, prevention, and management has seen great strides but much work still must be done. As the 2016 UMISC theme says, sharing innovative and practical solutions are the key to stopping the spread of invasive species in the Midwest and beyond. 

Expected audience includes: researchers, land managers, natural resource professionals, university personnel, landscape and nursery professionals, agriculture and forestry employees, environmental specialists, lake association members, land owners, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and anyone interested in managing the spread of invasive species in the Upper Midwest.

Because UMISC brings a diverse audience of 600 or more attendees from across the region, there is an unparalleled breadth of knowledge and the conference provides numerous opportunities to network with professionals, land managers, researchers, nonprofits, and others. We hope you will join us for what will certainly be the most engaging and educational conference on invasive species in the Midwest.

UMISC is pleased to be back in La Crosse, Wisconsin. La Crosse is a growing community with amazing access to hiking, biking, boating, and other outdoor activities. Attendees will also enjoy several new dining and nighttime entertainment offerings.

Conference Hosts are the Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin, Midwest Invasive Plant Network, and the Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council.

Attendees will include:
• researchers
• land managers
• natural resource professionals
• academics
• nursery and landscaping professionals
• agricultural professionals
• forestry professionals
• restoration consultants
• environmental specialists
• lake association members
• landowners
• governmental agency staff
• nongovernmental organization staff
• others interested in controlling the spread of invasive species in the Upper Midwest.
Presentations from UMISC 2012 are available here and 2014 presentations are available here.
Details of the 2016 program are available on the Conference Program page and subpages.

UMISC 2016 Is Proudly Hosted By the Following Organizations:
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council