Aquatic Nuisance Species Workshop
May 10, 2007

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• Purpose of workshop - Andrew Miller, Ecological Applications

Session I - Aquatic Nuisance Species Research -

• Background on ANS Research - Barry Payne, ERDC
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Research - Andrew Miller, Ecological Applications
• Aquatic Nuisance Plant Issues - Mark Systma, Portland State University

Session II - Issues pertaining to the US Army Corps of Engineers -

• Portland District Ballast Considerations - Sheryl Carrubba, Portland District
• European Beech Grass Control with Salt Water Irrigation - Geoff Dorsey, Portland District
• Spartina evaluation on Swinomish Navigation Channel - Hiram Arden, Seattle District
• ANS Issues in the Walla Walla District - Lonnie Mettler, Walla Walla District

Session III - Local and Regional Aquatic Nuisance Species Issues -

• Regional ANS activities - Paul Heimowitz, USFWS
• Columbia River ANS Surveys - Robyn Draheim, Portland State University
• 100th Meridian Initiative - Steven Phillips, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

Session IV = Solutions to Problems Identified in the Morning SessionSpecies Issues -

• Problem identification
• Inter- and interagency coordination
• Recommended Best Management Practices for specific situations
• Participation at the Columbia Basin Meeting - June 2007
• Future Needs

• Summary