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<p class="MsoNormal">MAIPC members in the DC area (and beyond),<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please keep your eyes and ears out for Cuban tree frogs. We have gotten reports that individuals of this species are being inadvertently imported into the National Capital Region through various outlets that sell plants from Florida. The
frogs are toxic to people, pets and ecosystems. Please share the Invader Detectives Alert (linked below) with your networks. Houseplants and cut flowers seem to be the main vectors, so our target audience is broad.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iN9Ewj_BzLiioQMLbBnvRv0NQ72VSUh7QBH1Un1V-Q/edit?usp=sharing">Invader Detectives Alert: Cuban Tree Frog</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (NatCap PRISM) is releasing the document as a link to emphasize its constantly changing nature. The document is not intended to be complete or perfect, but to provide
the best available information during the early phases of an unfolding situation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Damien Ossi<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Secretary, MAIPC <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chair of the Nat Cap PRISM Steering Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Damien P. Ossi<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wildlife Biologist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fisheries & Wildlife Division<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Energy & Environment<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Government of the District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1200 First Sreet NE, Fifth Floor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Washington, DC 20002<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">desk: (202) 741-0840<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">web: doee.dc.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:damien.ossi@dc.gov"><span style="color:blue">damien.ossi@dc.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black">With Mayor Bowser adjusting the District of Columbia’s operating status in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), I will be teleworking indefinitely. I can still be reached at
<a href="mailto:damien.ossi@dc.gov"><span style="color:blue">damien.ossi@dc.gov</span></a> or 202-741-0840</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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