photo of invasive phragmites on a road side

Workshop Agenda

Date: March 21, 2024
Time: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Centre, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (Exit 617 on 401)

This is the second of two workshops on this topic. The primary objectives of this meeting are to decide if the formation of a Phragmites Management Area is right for the region, continue collective learning and further project plans. 

Time

Topic

Presenter / Facilitator

9:30 – 9:40

Welcome and Introductions

Holly Evans, Cataraqui Conservation

9:40 – 9:50

Recap of last meeting and circulated materials

Holly Evans, Cataraqui Conservation

9:50 – 10:30

Biological Control Pilot Project: stem-boring moths

Matthew Bolding, Ducks Unlimited Canada

10:30 – 11:10

Phragmites Program: conservation areas, municipal roadside and properties, private properties

Nathan Schoelier, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

11:10 – 11:40

Weed Control Program

Rob Ross, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

11:40 – 12:40

Lunch break

12:40 – 1:40

Guided discussion (data management; 2024 action, other local priorities, grant application support, other sectors)

All

1:40 – 2:00

Coordinated Funding Application / Wrap-up / Next Steps

All / Holly Evans, Cataraqui Conservation

 

For further information contact:
Holly Evans, Cataraqui Conservation, Watershed Planning Coordinator
613-546-4228 ext. 233
hevans@crca.ca

Workshop Package Notes & Presentations

2024-03-21 Phragmites Workshop Package download.