Join Sigrid Resh, PhD, and Troy Tofil of Michigan Technological University’s Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) for a free, one-hour webinar exploring how winter roadside maintenance can impact our natural ecosystems.

In this training, you'll learn about

• How winter road maintenance can contribute to the spread of invasive species and diseases like oak wilt.
• The impacts invasive species have on roadside vegetation and surrounding ecosystems.
• Best practices for winter pruning and clearing operations that protect tree health and help prevent the spread of invasive plants, insects, and pathogens.

Who Should Attend?

Directors, managers, supervisors, and front-line employees who are responsible for winter right-of-way maintenance.

Reserve your spot and learn how to keep winter maintenance practices from spreading the wrong species.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this online event is December 7, 2026.

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