On November 13 and 14, 2009, the Texas Invasive Plant & Pest Council hosted the third statewide conference on invasive species. Download the PDFs below to learn more about the 2009 conference.

Executive Summary(PDF)
Conference Program (PDF)

Conference Goals

Foster statewide collaboration among the diverse interests that share in the common goal of protecting Texas from the threat of invasive species;

Facilitate communication among the state's stakeholders who have a vested interest in invasive species;

Provide a venue for sharing information about prevention, early detection, control & management, information management, and research; and

Raise public awareness of the problems posed by invasive species in the state of Texas.

Conference Features

Plenary sessions featuring nationally recognized speakers.

Concurrent sessions addressing prevention, early detection, management, information sharing and research.

Trade exhibits, poster sessions, field trips and workshops.

Who Should Attend

Land management specialists from local, state, and federal agencies, including municipal, regional, state and federal parks…

Environmental organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Native Plant Society, Audubon, Land Conservancies, Land Trusts, etc…

Researchers and students from State University systems and private colleges…

Companies servicing restoration and weed removal projects including equipment manufacturers, GPS providers, herbicide producers, and landscape architects…

Anyone who has an interest in invasive species in Texas.

Conference Committee

Program Chairs: James Bergan and R. Deborah Overath
Local Host: Kelly Lyons
Sponsors and Exhibitors: Damon Waitt
Registration: Marilyn Good
Communications: Scott Walker
Field Trips and Continuing Ed: Jim Houser