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Science activity #50113, updated 29 April 2022

Aquatic Invasive Species [AIS] Program

Description / purpose

The overarching AIS goal is that "Risks of aquatic invasive species invasions are substantially reduced, and their economic, ecological, and human health impacts are minimized.” This goal is addressed through a series of performance and workload measures. The AIS Program provides funding for Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinators for each Region within the Service and their respective aquatic nuisance species activities. These coordinators work closely with the public and private sector to develop and implement invasive species projects. One of the primary initiatives of the program is the prevention of invasive species via boats through the "100th Meridian Initiative" (overseen by individual AIS regional coordinators). This initiative aims to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by boats personal watercraft and other pathways. Through boat inspections and boaters assessments along the 100th meridian, partners can learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other AIS via transport of boats and personal watercraft.

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Collaborators

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Activity status

  • 1 Awarded / Initiating (0)
  • 2 In progress / Ongoing (0 - 0)
  • 3 Complete

Funding summary

Total allocated funding: $0

Location

Subbasins
Delta regions

Geographic tags

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Products and outputs

Type Title Description Views
Data USGS Online AIS Sighting Report Tool (NAS Database) A web-form allows users to submit biologic, geogra 0
Link USFWS Aquatic Invasive Species website The AIS Program provides funding for Aquatic Invas 1
Link The Fisheries Strategic Plan The Fisheries Strategic Plan was developed with he 0