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Biology and Management of Starry Stonewort

Presented by:  Dr. Larkin is a Professor & Extension Specialist in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Fellow with the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. He and his research team work on applied challenges in invasive species management and ecological restoration in lakes, wetlands, and terrestrial habitats. Through his extension program, he trains volunteers and professionals to support invasive species response and ecological restoration efforts. Dan has a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studied Biology as an undergraduate at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Topic Summary: Daniel Larkin, Ph.D, will talk about the history of starry stonewort in North America and Minnesota, what is known about factors that influence its spread, its impacts to native aquatic plant communities, and control methods and outcomes.