Panel Coordination Meeting

The next meeting is being hosted by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on October 20-22, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Meeting Location:

North Dakota Game and Fish Headquarters
100 N. Bismark Expy
Bismarck, ND 58501

Hotel:

Radison Hotel Bismarck
605 E Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Radisson Hotel Bismarck

Agenda:

Click HERE for the meeting agenda. The MRBP will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday at the ND Game and Fish Headquarters from 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM central time.

Virtual Participation:

Virtual participants should be muted with cameras off. We will utilize the Teams Q&A and chat for interactions.

Click here to join the meeting virtually:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/213174238832731?p=3R4g0xlhbiWbKEnn9B
Teams Meeting ID: 213 174 238 832 731
Passcode: KN7mF6bJ

Field Trip:

On Thursday, October 22nd, the MRBP will take a field trip to Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery. We will leave the hotel at 8:00 am and return by 12:30 pm. Transportation will be provided, but attendees are also welcome to drive themselves.

RSVP:

Please let us know if you are planning to attend in person or online. We also need an accurate headcount for the field trip. Click here to RSVP.

For more information:

Please check this page frequently as new information will be posted as it becomes available.

Webinars

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/85625472668

Registration is NOT required.

We hope you can join us!

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/j/81832871415

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.