11:00 a.m. – Welcome and introductions (Cargill and Bryce Christiaens)

11:20 a.m.—Emerging Species

• ·         Northern pike
• ·         Feral horses
• ·         Feral hogs
• ·         Ventenata and medusahead
• ·         EAB and USDA APHIS deregulation
• ·         AIS—American bullfrogs, Eurasion watermilfoil, flowering rush, curly-leaf pondweed, mussels
• ·         Other species of concern

Break for lunch

1:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. – MISC Projects and Invasive Species Summit

• ·         Law review
• ·         Listening sessions
• ·         Summit planning/agenda items
• ·         Invasivespecies.mt.gov
• ·         Rapid Response planning and interagency response team

2:40-3:00 p.m. - Wrap-up and Adjourn

• ·         PPQ Training with USDA APHIS
• ·         Public comment

Agenda is subject to change and item times are approximate. Actual times may vary by up to one hour.  Visit  http://dnrc.mt.gov/public-interest/meetings-and-events for the most updated meeting information.  The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public meeting. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Stephanie Hester at 406-444-0547 or shester@mt.gov as soon as possible before the meeting date.