Recreational Boating AIS Prevention Programs

Reporting and Evaluation: Indiana

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Program component has been implemented in this jurisdiction

Program component has not yet been implemented in this jurisdiction

Program Component

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Evaluation of program effectiveness/efficiency

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The Indiana State ANS Management Plan, including recreational boating priorities, undergoes revision as scheduled every 10 years. Future work includes collaborating with regional partners to develop a boater survey evaluating the efficacy of recreational boating outreach messaging

Adaptive management decision-making for program activities

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Adaptive decision-making is not ongoing at this time due to lack of staff availability

Evaluation of pathway risk to support programs

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Risk assessment work within this pathway is not ongoing at this time due to lack of staff availability.

REPORTING Watercraft inspection/decontamination staff are required to report levels of compliance to the relevant state/provincial agency

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The Indiana Invasive Species Council may “receive reports from any governmental agency regarding actions taken on recommendation of the council”.