The Wavyleaf Basketgrass Task Force is committed to eradicating this new invasive in Virginia before it becomes established. Members include environmental groups, citizen activist organizations, and representatives from state and federal agencies.

The Members

Organization or Group Point of Contact
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Michelle Miller, Regional Representative
Jeff Wolinski, LLC Jeff Wolinski, Consulting Ecologist
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources Kerrie Kyde, Invasive Plant Specialist
National Park Service James Akerson, Forest Ecologist
Piedmont Environmental Council Celia Vuocolo, Wildlife Habitat Manager
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Lloyd Parriot
Shenandoah National Park Jake Hughes, Invasive Species Removal
The Nature Conservancy Mark Romagosa, Steward Fraser Preserve
U.S. Bureau of Land Management Jinx Fox
Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Timothy Skinner, Sky Meadows State Park Manager, and
Kevin Heffernan, Natural Heritage Stewardship Biologist
Virginia Dept. of Forestry Joe Rosetti, Regional Forester
Virginia Cooperative Extension Michelle Prysby, Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Virginia Native Plant Society Cathy Mayes, Secretary
Virginia Outdoors Foundation Andrea Reese, Stewardship Coordinator