Invasive Species - Missouri

On Thursday January 2nd at 8pm est,7 pm cst and 5pm pst,we are excited to be starting a new series called Invasive Species. Each episode will feature a Representative of every state's Conservation Department.

Tim Banek, Invasive Species Coordinator of Missouri Department of Conservation will be kicking off this new series. Originally from South Dakota, he received a BA in Biology from Augustana Sioux Falls SD and an MS from the University of South Dakota,Vermillion. He began his career with Oaklahoma Dept. of Conservation. In 1986 he accepted a position with Missouri Dept of Conservation and worked in Southwest Missouri as a Fisheries Management Specialist and Fisheries Management Biologist for 21 years ! In February 2008,he accepted a promotion as MDC's Invasive Species Coordinator.He is enjoying the diversity of his responsibilities and the challenges related to invasive species.

Tune in as Tim discusses harmful invasive species in Missouri.

http://underthesearadioshow.com/

http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/invasive-species/invasive-species-field-guide