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The goals of this Initiative are to 1) prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species in the 100th meridian jurisdictions and west and 2) monitor and control zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species if detected in these areas. To achieve these goals, the following components and objectives have been developed: | ||
Information and Education:
Inform and educate the public about the biology, impact, and pathways
for spreading zebra mussels and what actions they can take to prevent
their spread. (more information) |
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Voluntary
Boat Inspections and Boater Surveys: Prevent the spread of zebra mussels
in the 100th meridian jurisdictions and west through voluntary boat inspections
and boater surveys. (more information) |
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Involve
Those Who Haul Boats for Commercial Purposes: Prevent the transport of zebra
mussels on boats and related equipment hauled commercially or for professional
fishing tournaments. (more information) |
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Monitoring:
Establish monitoring sites on waters west of the 100th meridian to determine
the presence or absence of zebra mussels and other ANS in the 100th meridian
jurisdictions and west. (more information) |
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Rapid
Response: Eradicate or contain zebra mussels if detected. (more
information) |
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Other
Pathways Identification and Risk Evaluation:Establish study/research program
for identification of other pathways which could cause introductions of
Zebra mussels and other related aquatic nuisance species west of the 100th
meridian. Evaluation of these pathways and development of specific plans
of action to address these identified potential risk. (more
information) |
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Evaluation:
Ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the 100th Meridian Initiative
in preventing the westward spread of zebra mussels and other ANS. (more
information) |
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