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Title: Surveillance and Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
Accession Number: 01105181
Record Type: Component
Abstract: Preventing the introduction of new invasive species should be the cornerstone of efforts to minimize their adverse ecological and economic impacts. Yet recent ballast water regulations have not slowed the rate of new invasions into the Great Lakes. This paper describes the features of a surveillance and eradication program for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Great Lakes. The proposed surveillance program has two purposes: assessing the effectiveness of ballast water regulations, and maximizing the likelihood of early detection, which is essential for eradication. When a new AIS is discovered, an eradication assessment (EA) is conducted and used to guide the management response. In light of high uncertainty, management decisions must be robust to a range of impact and control scenarios. This paper highlights the importance of a well-defined strategic vision for AIS management, stakeholder participation, institutional barriers, and recognition of non-target impacts as fundamental considerations in Great Lakes AIS management. Given adequate resources and a favorable institutional setting, a targeted surveillance and eradication program could be a valuable component of a broader invasive species management strategy for the Great Lakes.
Supplemental Notes: This paper was commissioned by the Committee on the St. Lawrence Seaway: Options to Eliminate Introduction of Nonindigenous Species into the Great Lakes, Phase 2, which was convened by the Transportation Research Board and the Division on Earth and Life Studies, both of which are divisions of the National Academies. This paper is published in conjunction with Transportation Research Board Special Report 291, "Great Lakes Shipping, Trade, and Aquatic Invasive Species." Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Vander Zanden, M JakePagination: 20p
Publication Date: 2007-6-15
Media Type: Web
Features: Figures
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TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Geographic Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Environment; Highways; Marine Transportation
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Jul 24 2008 1:37PM
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