Aquatic Invasive Species in the Upper Great Lakes

"Promoting Regional Cooperation and Collaboration"

October 19 & 20, 2005 - Lac du Flambeau, Wis - Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

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The Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission hosted a working conference on aquatic invasive species October 19 & 20, 2005 in Lac du Flambeau, WI to enhance regional cooperation and collaboration. The conference brought together Federal, State, Tribal, and County government personnel, as well as Lake Association leaders, volunteer coordinators, and other non-government entities from Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin involved in protecting regional waters from aquatic invasive species.

Panel of Conference Presenters C. Rasmussen - GLIFWC

The first day of the conference was devoted to sharing information about ongoing activities, available resources, and unmet needs. The following morning, conference participants were separated into small break-out groups to brainstorm new strategies for improving cooperation among different agencies, jurisdictions, and governments. The topics covered in each breakout session included: cooperation & collaboration, research, monitoring, and education.

Jay Rendall, Minnesota DNR C. Rasmussen - GLIFWC	Miles Falck, GLIFWC C. Rasmussen - GLIFWC

The conference aimed to:

Raise awareness of existing resources:

educational media

sources of information

funding opportunities

Raise awareness of ongoing activities (who is doing what?):

educational programs

monitoring efforts

control efforts

research

Reduce duplication of efforts and the need to "reinvent the wheel".

Promote consistent educational messages.

Promote standard sampling and monitoring protocols.

Identify unmet needs.

Identify opportunities to enhance cooperation and collaboration.

Speed up the learning curve for startup groups/organizations engaged in local AIS management efforts.

Conference Participants C. Rasmussen - GLIFWC

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