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USDA Hosts Bird Management and Coastal Shellfish Production Webinar

Please join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program on Wednesday, February 17, at 1:00 p.m. ET for a webinar to talk about bird management and coastal shellfish production.  Wildlife Services experts will share a variety of solutions for reducing the presence of birds around coastal farms.  Please feel free to share this invitation with any coastal shellfish producers who may be interested in attending.

Webinar Details

When:  Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET

Who Should Attend:  Coastal shellfish producers

Registration:  Click here to register.  Once you submit your registration you will receive an email providing instructions on how to join the webinar.  The instructions will include a unique attendee ID.  Please do not share this ID with others.

Agenda:

  • Welcome—Jason Suckow, Director of Wildlife Services’ National Wildlife Research Center
  • Overview of Wildlife Services—Willie Harris, WS’ Eastern Regional Director
  • Defining the Problem
  • Bob Rheault, Executive Director, East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
  • Bill Dewey, Director of Public Affairs, Taylor Shellfish Farms
  • Potential Near-Term Solutions—Ken Gruver, WS’ Alabama State Director
  • Potential Long-Term Solutions—Dr. Fred Cunningham, NWRC Project Leader and Dr. Brian Dorr
  • Q&A
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