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Great Lakes Site Prioritization Methods

Updated on: September 30 2019

This document details the method used to develop the Aquatic Invasive Species Great Lakes Site Prioritization tool.

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Report

Great Lakes Surveillance Framework Watch List Methodology

Updated on: September 30 2019

This document details the method used to develop the Great Lakes Surveillance Framework Watch List.

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Partnership

Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Annex 6

Updated on: September 30 2019

Through the Aquatic Invasive Species Annex of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the United States and Canada have committed to “… contribute to the achievement of the General and Specific Objectives of this Agreement. Through this Annex the Parties shall establish a binational strategy to prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), to control or reduce the spread of existing AIS, and to eradicate, where feasible, existing AIS within the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem.”

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Partnership

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force

Updated on: September 30 2019

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force works to stop the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. Since its inception, the Task Force has coordinated state and provincial efforts to combat AIS through strategic regional action. 

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Partnership

Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species

Updated on: September 30 2019

The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species coordinates education, research, management and policy efforts to prevent new AIS from entering the basin and to control and mitigate those AIS populations already established. The Great Lakes Panel is one of six regional panels that report to the federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, which coordinates AIS efforts on a federal level. 

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Plan

Wisconsin Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan

Updated on: September 27 2019

This update to the 2003 Wisconsin AIS Management Plan is intended to guide the implementation of prevention, containment and control activities directed at the seven pathways identified as most responsible for the introduction and movement of AIS around the state.

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Program

Michigan's Invasive Species Program

Updated on: July 12 2019

An invasive species is one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to Michigan's economy, environment, or human health.

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Program

Wisconsin's INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM

Updated on: July 12 2019

Invasive plants, animals and pests are taking a toll on Wisconsin's lakes, rivers and landscapes. The Department of Natural Resources is working with citizens and partners to slow the spread of invasive species. Through educational outreach, strategic planning and active management we are protecting our environment and economy from invasives.

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Program

Minnesota's Invasive Species Program

Updated on: July 12 2019

The purpose of this state program is to curb the spread and minimize harmful effects of nonnative species that can:

  1. cause displacement of, or otherwise threaten, native species in their natural communities; or
  2. threaten natural resources or their use in the state. 
  • More info about Minnesota's Invasive Species Program
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Program

Clean Boats, Clean Waters

Updated on: July 12 2019

With the growing concern over the spread of aquatic invasive​ species to Wisconsin’s inland lakes, many lake association members and other concerned citizens are looking for ways to get involved.  The Clean Boats, Clean Waters watercraft inspection program is an opportunity to take a front line defense against the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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Program

RIPPLE: Reduce Invasive Pet and PLant Escapes

Updated on: July 12 2019

RIPPLE is a campaign aimed at educating both consumers and retailers about proper containment and disposal methods for plants and animals associated with the pond and pet store industries. RIPPLE focuses on the risks associated with releasing aquatic invasive plants and animals and practices that can reduce the likelihood of establishment.

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Funding Opportunity
Plan

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan III

Updated on: August 14 2019

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners are developing Action Plan III, which will outline priorities and goals for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action (GLRI) for fiscal years 2020-2024.

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Funding Opportunity
Plan

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan I

Updated on: August 14 2019

The first Action Plan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative identified goals, objectives, measurable ecological targets, and specific actions for five focus areas for work in the Great Lakes. The Action Plan was used by federal agencies in the development of the federal budget for Great Lakes restoration in fiscal years 2011-2014. As such, it served as guidance for collaborative restoration work with participants to advance restoration. The Action Plan also helped advance the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with Canada.

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Tool

Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework

Updated on: June 18 2019

The Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative is developing an adaptive management strategy called the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF). This framework will change the way Phragmites is managed throughout the Great Lakes basin and lead to approaches that maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of Phragmites management.

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Partnership

Great Lakes Ballast Water Collaborative

Updated on: July 12 2019

In 2009, the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation initiated the formation of the Great Lakes Ballast Water Collaborative, in conjunction with the International Joint Commission, to bring together industry and state and federal regulators on the issue of ballast water and invasive species in the region. One of the primary goals of the Collaborative is to share relevant, useful, and accurate information and foster better communication and collaboration among the key stakeholders engaged in the effort to reduce the risk of introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species.

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Partnership

Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative

Updated on: July 12 2019

The purpose of the Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative (Collaborative) is to facilitate cooperation and the transfer of knowledge about this highly invasive aquatic plant amongst stakeholders throughout the Great Lakes. The Collaborative will connect the stakeholder community, share advances in science and management, and serve as the primary online resource center for hydrilla-related information.

  • More info about Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative
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Data

Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System

Updated on: June 18 2019

GLANSIS is an inter-agency, Great Lakes-specific database for Aquatic Nonindigenous Species (ANS) information.

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Plan

2018 Asian Carp Action Plan

Updated on: June 18 2019

Developed annually since 2010, the action plan is designed to prevent the spread of invasive Asian carp in the Great Lakes. The action plan incorporates advances in the most current science making it a continually evolving foundation for the work of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee partnership — a collaboration of 27 U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial agencies and organizations.

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Partnership

AsianCarp.us

Updated on: June 18 2019

AsianCarp.us provides up-to-date information on ongoing efforts to prevent Asian carp from becoming established in the Great Lakes and beyond. We invite you to learn more about the work of federal, provincial, state and local partners as we join together to prevent the spread of these destructive fish.

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Plan

Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan

Updated on: July 12 2019

A strategic plan to prevent new invaders from arriving and surviving in the province, to slow or reverse the spread of existing invasive species and to reduce the harmful impacts of existing invasive species.

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