# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Everglades Invasive Species Summit (ECISMA)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the 2026 Everglades Invasive Species Summit to learn how to protect our ecosystem from harmful species.About this Event2026 ECISMA Coordination MeetingTuesday, July 22nd8:30 to 9:00 am (30 min)Sign In, Settle In Moderator: Eric Suarez (UF)9:00 to 9:20 am (20 min)Year in Review LeRoy Rodgers (SFWMD) and Dennis Giardina (FWC)9:20 to 9:30 am (10 min)Welcome Address Eric Stabenau (Everglades Foundation)Reporting and Outreach9:30 to 9:50 am (20 min) EDDMapS/IveGot1 Chuck Bargeron (UGA) & Aaron Chimelis(UF)INVASIVE PLANT RESEARCH9:50 to 10:10 am (20 min)MDC Pine Rockland Reztoration at Deering Estate James Duncan (MDC)10:10 to 10:30 am (20 min)Progress with Biological Control Efforts Against Invasive Weeds of the Everglades F. Allen Dray Jr. (USDA)10:30 to 10:50 am (20 min)TBD10:50 to 11:10 am (20 min)TBD11:10 to 11:30 am (20 min)BreakINVASIVE SPECIES HOT TOPICS11:30 to 11:50 am (20 min)Use of Composting to Dispose of Invasive Biomass after Removals Fertile Earth Worm Farms11:50 am to 12:10 pm (20 min)TBD12:10 to 1:10 pm (1 hr)Lunch (Provided by Dennis Giardina and Family)INVASIVE SPECIES HOT TOPICS CONTINUED1:10 to 1:30 pm (20 min)FISC Update Deb Thorpe(UF)1:30 to 1:50 pm (20 min)SW Florida Nonnative Fish Roundup Innovation Mike Sipos (UF)INVASIVE ANIMAL RESEARCH1:50 to 2:05 pm (15 min)eDNA and Mosquitos - Use in Species Detection Melody Bloch (UF) and Brian Bahder (UF)2:05 to 2:30 pm (25 min)Northern African Python Biology and Removal Tactics Anthony Flanagan (SFWMD Python Removal and Training Contractor)2:30 to 2:50 pm (20 min)Swamp Eels in Florida Nate Dorn (FIU)2:50 to 3:10 pm (20 min)Detector Dogs used for Biosurveilance for Giant African Land Snails and Conehead Termites Katie Tenn (FDACS)3:10 to 3:30 pm (20 min)BreakREGIONAL OPERATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS3:30 to 4:00 pm (30 min)Regional Assessment of Priority Plant Management Hillary Cooley (NPS), Elena Suarez (BCPR), Jimmy Lange (Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden), LeRoy Rodgers (SFWMD) and Andy Flaner (SFWMD)4:00 to 4:30 pm (30 min)Regional Assessment of Priority Animal Management Annisa Karim (FWC) (2.5 hr)Social and Poster Session Organizer: Jessica Spencer (USACE)Wednesday, July 23rd8:45 to 9:00 am (15 min)Sign In, Settle In Moderator: Eric Suarez (UF)9:00 to 10:30 am (1.5 hr)BREAK OUT SESSIONSBreakout Session IBreakout Session 1 Session moderator: Chuck Bargeron (UGA)EDDMapS Pro - Plants/WildlifeObjectives : TBDBREAK OUT SESSION 2 Session Moderrator: FWC StaffFWC Python Patrol TrainingObjectives: Python Patrol Training teaches people how to identify Burmese pythons, and report sightings, as well as search for, safely capture and humanely K*ll these invasive constrictors. Participants will attend an in-person classroom presentation followed by a safe capture demonstration with a live python. Each attendee will then be able to apply safe capture techniques using a live Burmese python.BREAK OUT SESSION 3 Session moderators: Hillary Cooley (NPS), Erik Eckles (BCPR), immy Lange (Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden)Invasive Plant ID/Plant WalkObjectives: TBDBREAK OUT SESSION 4 Session moderators: Elena Suarez (BCPR)Wokday PlanningObjectives: TBD10:30 to 10:45 am (15 min)Debrief on Break Out Sessions I10:45 to 11:05 am (20 min)BreakBREAK OUT SESSIONS II11:05 am to 12:35 pm (1.5 hr)BREAK OUT SESSION 1 Session moderator: Frank Mazzoti (UF), Melissa Miller (UF)Biosurveilance for Emerging Nonnative Wildlife Species UpdateObjectives: TBDBREAK OUT SESSION 2 Session moderator: Aaron Chimelis (UF) and Eric Suarez (UF)Outreach, ECISMA Website, Social MediaObjectives: TBDBREAK OUT SESSION 3 Session moderator: Hillary Cooley (NPS), Leroy Roders (SFWMD)Overview of Useful ID Apps, ArcGIS tools, and Mappng ToolsObjectives: TBD12:355 to 12:50 pm (15 min)Debrief on Break Out Sessions II12:50 pmMeeting Adjourned and Help Clean UpSilent AuctionStop by and participate in the 2026 ECISMA Coordination Meeting Silent Auction. The proceeds will be used to fund outreach and education efforts as part of ECISMA mission.
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- **Event Categories**: fitness, Meetups, Workshops, Business, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Davie
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Long Key Nature Center
- **lat**: 26.0757876
- **long**: -80.32230950000002
- **full address**: Long Key Nature Center, 3501 SW 130th Ave, Davie, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Everglades Invasive Species Summit (ECISMA) being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Everglades Invasive Species Summit (ECISMA) takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Long Key Nature Center, 3501 SW 130th Ave, Davie, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Everglades Invasive Species Summit (ECISMA)?
  - **A:** 2026 Everglades Invasive Species Summit (ECISMA) is organized by Friends of ECISMA.

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