Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticides in Wisconsin, applied to millions of acres of agricultural and urban land each year. Come learn about the benefits they provide, and the risks they pose!

Virtual Attendance is Now Available - open through October 28th! If you choose to attend virtually, a Zoom Link will be included in your confirmation email. On the day of the event, virtual attendees will first be placed in a waiting room until being admitted to the Forum. Please note microphone of all virtual attendees will be muted for the duration of the event, and a recording of the Forum will be shared with all registered attendees post-event. See you soon!

When purchasing a registration ticket, please select your ticket quantity and then click "Donate Via" using your preferred method.  By clicking this option, paying $40, and entering your information, you will be fully registered for the conference.

A lunch buffet and breaks are included in your registration fee. 

Registration closes October 20th!

WI Neonic Forum Website for more information

Schedule Overview

8:00-8:30 AM | Registration

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Opening & an overview of neonicotinoids and the risks they pose to the environment

·       Andy Morton & Michael Williamson, Trout Unlimited

·       Mike Miller, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

9:00- 10:15 AM | Use, efficacy, and detections of neonicotinoids in Wisconsin waters

·       Dr. Russ Groves, Dept. of Entomology, UW-Madison

·       Dr. Shawn Conley, College of Ag. & Life Sciences, UW-Madison

·       Dr. Carla Romano, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection

o   Moderated by Michael Williamson, Trout Unlimited

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Impacts of neonicotinoids on biota

·       Dr. Samantha Oliver, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, US Geological Survey

·       Dr. Travis Schmidt, Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, US Geological Survey

·       Shawn Giblin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

                          o   Moderated by Jeffrey Mears, WTCAC

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Impacts on biota (Part 2)

·       Dr. James Crall, Department of Entomology, UW-Madison

·       Dr. Gavin Dehnert, Wisconsin Sea Grant, UW-Madison

·       Daniel Raichel, Natural Resources Defense Council

o   Moderated by: Sara Walling, Clean Wisconsin

2:45 – 4:15 PM | Current regulation of neonicotinoids in Wisconsin and the US

·       Sara Walling, Clean Wisconsin

·       Daniel Raichel, Natural Resources Defense Council

·       EPA Office of Water Staff --invited

o   Moderated by: Ellen Voss, River Alliance of Wisconsin

4:15-4:30 PM | Closing and Final Remarks

·       Optional social hour with participants and presenters to follow

A special thank you to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Grant Program for making this event possible. Click here for more information!

If you have difficulty paying the cost of the Neonics Forum registration, please send an email to jwalker@cleanwisconsin.org