Panel Coordination Meetings
The last MRBP meeting was hosted by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on October 20-22, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Click here for the meeting agenda. The MRBP met on Tuesday and Wednesday at the ND Game and Fish Headquarters. On Thursday, October 22nd, the MRBP took a field trip to Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery.
Spring 2027 – The MRBP and the State of Kentucky are hosting the ANS Task Force in Louisville, Kentucky.
Summer 2028 – The MRBP will be hosted by the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
More info to come soon!
Webinars
Northern Snakehead Early Detection and Monitoring in Missouri
The MRBP is hosting a webinar with Edward Sterling, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to continue the conversation on Northern Snakehead Early Detection and Monitoring in Missouri. Many of our members will remember Eddie’s presentation at our Gulfport MRBP meeting. He’ll give us an update on the work since then, followed by time for discussion about where MRBP members may be able to contribute and whether there is potential for collaborative work plan items for our committees.
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM central time
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Registration is NOT required. We hope you can join us!
It’s a 2-for-1 event with Doug Jensen!
Fundamentals of AIS Public Outreach: How Can You Be More Effective? AND How to Provide More Positive Experiences for Visitors While Hosting Public Booths
The MRBP is hosting a webinar with Doug Jensen, Minnesota DNR, to discuss the fundamentals of AIS public outreach and how to provide a more positive experience for visitors while hosting public booths.
Date: January 12, 2027
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM central time
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Fundamentals of AIS Public Outreach: How Can You Be More Effective?
2:00 – 2:30 PM – How to Provide More Positive Experiences for Visitors While Hosting Public Booths
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
Registration is NOT required. We hope you can join us!
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Meetings
The ANS Task Force winter meeting is scheduled for December 1-3, 2026. Meeting information is available on the ANS Task Force’s website.