Mike Goehle, regional Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Coordinator stationed at the LGLFRO, presented an update of new and expanding AIS in the lower Great Lakes to the Niagara Musky Association.  Mike reported on the expansion and discovery of four important aquatic invasive species that are either in or near the lower Great Lakes.  Bloody red shrimp and round goby were both identified in new locations within the lower Great Lakes in the past year.  Round gobies have been confirmed to Rochester, NY through the New York State Canal System, while bloody red shrimp were identified at numerous new locations in 2007 following their initial discovery in early 2007.   New Zealand mudsnail was identified by Penn State researchers in two tributaries of Lake Ontario in summer, 2007.  Mike reported on subsequent mudsnail early detection surveys and angler outreach conducted by the LGLFRO following those reports.  Mike also updated the group on the invasive algae known commonly as "Didymo" or "rock snot" (Didymosphenia geminata).  The Service, along with many state partners in the northeast made Didymo a top AIS issue in 2007 due to its discovery in prominent New England trout streams and in the vicinity of Service fish hatcheries.  Mike provided identification and disinfection protocols for Didymo.