We'll post the video of the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee'z hearing on HF228 when it is available.
[Update]Here's the video:
Here's a lovely tweet about one scientist testifying to the committee:
Hey, we know her! MAISRC Grad Fellow, Naomi Blinick testified today at the #MNLeg's House Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy Committee hearing. We are very happy & proud of her! Naomi's research focuses on zebra mussel impacts in MN lakes: https://t.co/obx5yK7oZ0 pic.twitter.com/QLbCgL326Y
— MAISRC (@AISresearchMN) January 28, 2021
One committee member tweeted her appreciation:
Just a reminder.
— Rep. Heather Keeler (@RepKeeler) January 28, 2021
Women in STEM deserve the same amount of respect as men in this field, if not more. @NaomiBlinick did an amazing job in committee today. 👏 Keep up the GREAT work. We see you and appreciate you.
🌎
That's it!
From Session Daily
Bill would require timely update to state's invasive species plan
By Nate GotliebMinnesota's plan for slowing the spread of invasive species may need to be updated every five years.
Sponsored by Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka), HF228 would require the DNR to update the plan by Dec. 31, 2021, and every five years thereafter. It would also require the plan to address the impacts of climate change on invasive species management.
The bill, held over Thursday in the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, does not have a Senate companion.
State law requires the DNR to prepare and maintain a long-term plan for invasive species that includes specific plans for individual species.
The law does not say how often the plan, which was most recently completed in 2009, must be updated, though the DNR began work to update it last year.
Acomb said the plan should be updated on a regular basis and that it's important to account for the impacts of climate change on the spread of invasive species.
"We need to be looking at everything from a more comprehensive stance to make sure we're not missing things," said Naomi Blinick, a conservation sciences graduate student.
Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) noted the DNR already considers the effects of climate change and said he hopes the committee will tackle more substantial issues.
We'll have more on this story as video is available.
Photo: Zebra mussels. From the Bemidji Pioneer story, Minnesota DNR officials discover zebra mussel larvae in Lake Winnie | Bemidji Pioneer.
If you appreciate our posts and original analysis, you can mail contributions (payable to Sally Jo Sorensen, 600 Maple Street, Summit SD 57266) or use the paypal button in the upper right hand corner of this post. Those wishing to make a small ongoing monthly contribution should click on the paypal subscription button.
Or you can contribute via this link to paypal; use email [email protected] as recipient.
NEW: I'm now on Venmo for those who prefer to use this service: @Sally-Sorensen-6
Comments