November 2013 Meeting Information

Wednesday, November 6

Action items from the June webinar

• Lori Williams will organize a call later this summer to discuss the logistical challenges of NISAW
  and identify opportunities for moving forward.  (Session #10 )
• John Darling will provide additional contact info for Brian Rapoli in EPA (who is leading the invasive
  species component of the Clean Boating Act).
• Executive Secretary will send out a request for interested reviewers for the National Asian Carp
  Surveillance Plan soon. (Session #12)
• Erica Jensen requested time at upcoming November 2013 ANSTF meeting to present information on
  the results of the funding discussion from the Duluth meeting.
• Executive Secretary will convene a conference call regarding Regional Panel funding. (Session #18)
• Update will be provided on the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Program at the fall 2013 ANSTF meeting.
  (Session #22) www.protectyourwaters.net
• Executive Secretary will send out a call for HACCP training in the D.C. Metro Area for the Fall of 2013.
  If you are interested in HACCP training opportunities, contact Susan Pasko.
• Provide feedback, suggestions on how this conference/webinar went to Executive Secretary.

Decision - ANSTF members are willing to participate on a committee to develop recommendations for new designs,
retrofits, and new builds and to provide guidance for voluntarily implementation of these.
Yes   __________     No   __________   Additional Action   __________

Engaging boaters, anglers, SCUBA divers, water-skiers, jet ski users, bait-collectors, waterfowl hunters,
seaplane pilots, and water gardeners in practices designed to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive
species is the best option for the environment and the economy. Experience shows that, once people are
aware of the stewardship role they can play, they become invested. The challenge is outreach. Organizations
closest to the issue help ensure the long-term well- being of wild places and the species that depend on them.
Focusing on examples around the country, this talk looks ahead to an initiative to publicize people power and
invite partners to share their successes as inspiration.

Decision - The ANSTF approves the National Snakehead Management and Control Plan
Yes   __________     No   __________   Additional Action   __________

Decision - The ANSTF approves the Classroom Guidelines
Yes   __________     No   __________   Additional Action   __________

Decision - The ANSTF approves the Arkansas ANS Management Plan
Yes   __________     No   __________   Additional Action   __________

Thursday, November 7

The Technical Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species (www.oneonta.edu/TCANS) is composed of a team of experts
currently conducting research on different types of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). It offers sound science, innovative
technology and knowledge in control and management of ANS in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, marinas, and coastal areas.
It is designed to provide technical services including ANS early detection, prevention, control, and ecosystem restoration.
The ANS list includes pathogens, algae, vascular plants, zooplankton, invertebrates, fish, and bird. The center is situated in
the State University of New York at Oneonta’s Biological Field Station.

Wildlife Forever (WF) signed an MOU with Director Dan Ashe a year ago to provide the operational lead of SAH!
Funding became available in April 2013 for WF to modernize the brand, develop social media and renew the
newsletter and website to build a strong and stable coalition. New tools developed for public outreach include:
new Protect Your Waters (PYW) e- newsletter; Partners In Action – Monthly Feature; SAH! Facebook; PYW Website
Upgrade and payment of past hosting; new Print Ads (Bobber, Hiker, Duck Hunter); Billboard Designs (Anglers,
Boaters and/or Waterfowl Hunters); PSAs featuring eight 30 sec. spots; DVDs including the new Silent Invaders
Television; release of the newInvaders of the Great Lakes pocket guide; plus Brochures, Signs, Banners and Bobber
Pins, etc.

The Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!^TM partnership works. Together, Wildlife Forever, North American Media Group,
Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, and local groups are successfully reaching recreational users at multiple levels and
using a variety of strategies. Recently, two watershed campaigns, at large and small scales, shows that strategic
communication and outreach featuring Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!^TM can not only raise awareness among water
recreationists, but can change their behaviors aimed at preventing the spread of AIS. Assessments of these successful
efforts along with results of post-event evaluations from direct programming will be presented.

From lionfish to nutria, interest has grown in recent years in ways to encourage the public to harvest and use invasive
species as a way to control invasive populations. If used properly, such harvest represents a significant opportunity to
support ecosystem restoration and boost economic development and environmental awareness at the same time. However,
if used incorrectly, serious repercussions leading to further spread can occur. We will present recommendations that natural
resource managers can use to determine whether encouraging public consumption is advised for a species of interest, and
explore some of the mechanisms that are available for doing so.