Winter Road Work & Spread of Invasives
TRAINING: December 8, 2026, 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT
Right-of-Way, Wrong Species: Winter Road Work & Spread of Invasives explores how winter roadside maintenance can impact our natural ecosystems.
Winter road maintenance is a critical window for managing roadside vegetation and protecting urban and natural forests. Lower temperatures reduce some risks, but present other challenges and opportunities to spread invasive species and diseases like oak wilt.
In this webinar, hosted by the Center for Technology & Training (CTT), presenters from the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) will discuss how winter road maintenance can contribute to the spread of invasive species, the impacts these species have on our ecosystems, and the best practices for safely executing winter pruning and clearing operations without compromising tree health or spreading invasive plants, insects, and pathogens.
Presenters:
- Sigrid Resh, PhD, Michigan Technological University
- Troy Tofil, Michigan Technological University
This webinar is ideal for directors, managers, supervisors, and front-line employees who are responsible for winter right-of-way maintenance.
About the CTT
The Center for Technology & Training (CTT), located at Michigan Technological University, works with MDOT, FHWA, local road agencies, and other related organizations to build, maintain, and manage public infrastructure.
CTT's service portfolio includes:
- Workshops, online training, & large annual conferences
- Software development, distribution, & technical support
- Civil engineering research & technology transfer
