W509: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle-Multistate Project Concept
(Rapid Response to Emerging Issue Activity)
Status: Active
Date of Annual Report: 02/07/2023
Report Information
Annual Meeting Dates: 02/07/2024
- 02/07/2024
Period the Report Covers: 05/25/2023 - 01/01/1970
Period the Report Covers: 05/25/2023 - 01/01/1970
Participants
Attendance: Roland Quitugua, Mark Schmaedick, J.D. Henderson, Bret Hess, Jack Idechong, Lyndon Masami, Jennifer Horton (recording secretary)Brief Summary of Minutes
W509
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle-Multistate Project Concept
Minutes 2/7/24
4-5 pm MT
Attendance: Roland Quitugua, Mark Schmaedick, J.D. Henderson, Bret Hess, Jack Idechong, Lyndon Masami, Jennifer Horton (recording secretary)
- The group discussed next steps to submitting a proposal to become a multi-state project.
- This included the different types of multi-state projects.
- How to write objectives so they can continue to evolve over the course of the project.
- The group determined they can form an island specific multi-state project.
- Bret recommended coordinating with the regional IPM centers, as they are also funded by NIFA an could be a resource.
- The group discussed how current funds could be used. They are allocated through the AES director’s office.