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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222">There’s still space in the 2019 Invasive Species training hosted by the National Capital Region EPMT (Exotic Plant Management Team) and the NCR-PRISM (National Capital Region Partnership
for Regional Invasive Species Management. The agenda includes indoor and outdoor presentations on topics ranging from plant identification and mistaken identity, early detection/rapid response, updates to local pesticide laws and regulations, chemical and
mechanical methods, mapping, site prioritization, and much more. Registration is required (see below)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222">Date: </span></b><span style="color:#222222">Thursday June 6th; 8:30a-3:30p<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222">Location: </span></b><span style="color:#222222">Rock Creek Park Nature Center, Washington DC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b>Registration</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">There is no cost to attend but you will need to register to attend. </span><span style="background:white">Please
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ8OUXsma1oIMfkk_7A_JDFwhH4GDPq9Jh0n_W67CT2N_QLg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">
register here</a></span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Pesticide re-certification credits</span></b><br>
<span style="background:white">We will be offering pesticide recertification credits in the following states and categories. This is what we will request:</span><br>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">DC: 5-Aquatic Weeds, 6-Right of Way<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">WV: 3, 4A, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">PA: 00-core, PC, 09, 10, 18, 23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">VA: 2-Forest Pest, 5A Aquatic, 6-Right of Way, 60-Registered Technician<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">MD: 1A-Agricultural Plant, 2-Forest, 3A-Ornamental Plants – Exterior, 3C-Turf, 5-Aquatic, 6-Right-of-Way, 9-Weed, and 10-Regulatory Demonstration and Research<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Lunch </b><br>
Participants should bring a bag lunch as there are no other food options within range. A water bottle is also suggested.<br>
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<b>Safety</b><br>
Please bring sunscreen and water. Wear closed-toed shoes or boots and long pants.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Damien P. Ossi<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Wildlife Biologist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fisheries and Wildlife Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Department of Energy & Environment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Government of the District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Washington, DC 20002<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Desk: (202) 741-0840<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Web: <a href="http://www.doee.dc.gov/">
<span style="color:blue">doee.dc.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b>May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Put your positive parenting super powers to work for a District child or youth in need of foster care. Contact
<a href="https://cfsa.dc.gov/service/become-foster-or-adoptive-parent"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><u>DC Child & Family Services Agency</u></span></a>, 202-671-LOVE (5683).</p>
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