Miller B.K., Ongoing.   Videoconferencing Project: Zebra Mussels: Lessons Learned in the Great Lakes. An Overview of Biology, Impacts,  Prevention and Control of a Freshwater Invader,  Purdue University,  Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program

Videoconferencing Project: Zebra Mussels: Lessons Learned in the Great Lakes. An Overview of Biology, Impacts, Prevention and Control of a Freshwater Invader

Objectives/Abstract:
1) Transfer zebra mussel scientific information learned and educational outreach products developed in the Great Lakes Region to scientists, extension professionals, and water users through a videoconference, one public service announcement, and four videotapes.

Methodology: Four videotapes on 1) Zebra Mussel biology and relationships to the ecosystem (10 min.); 2) spread and impact on inland surface waters (10 min.); 3) prevention and control practices (10 min.); 4) Lessons Learned in the Great Lakes: Technical and educational resources available (15 min.); and one public service announcement (30 sec.) will be developed the first year. These products will be used as preproduced roll-ins for the nationwide videoconference, which will feature Great Lakes scientists and Zebra Mussel specialists and be conducted the second year.

Contact: B. K. Miller, Marine Advisory Services, Purdue University, 202 Forestry Bldg., West Lafayette, IN 47907, (765) 494-3586 or brian_miller@acn.purdue.edu
Keywords: Education, Ongoing_project, Outreach, Zebra_mussel
Product Type: Training_materials, Training_packages
User Type: General