Ray Newman, Professor
Education
- Ph. D. University of Minnesota
- B.S. Slippery Rock University
AIS Area of Interest
Dr. Newman is passionate about aquatic ecology and understanding the interaction between plants, invertebrates, and fish. His work with MAISRC involves restoring native plant communities after invasive plants have been introduced. Currently, two of the biggest invasive plant threats are Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweed. Dr. Newman is evaluating sustainable methods of bio control involving weevils (and other insects) as well as the more traditional application of herbicides.
AIS Species of Study
Current MAISRC projects
- Eurasian and hybrid watermilfoil genotype distribution in Minnesota
- Managing for sustainable native macrophyte communities in lakes of the Riley-Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
Completed projects
- Developing and evaluating new techniques to selectively control invasive plants
- Restoration and maintenance of native macrophytes in lakes – partnership with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed
Select AIS publications
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Knopik, J. M., & Newman, R. M. (2018). Transplanting aquatic macrophytes to restore the littoral community of a eutrophic lake after the removal of common carp. Lake and Reservoir Management, (In press). doi:10.1080/10402381.2018.1477885
