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Balcom, N. C., J. Gunderson, M. Liffmann, D. G. White, II, National Zebra Mussel Training Initiative, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, Louisiana State University and University of Minnesota National Zebra Mussel Training Initiative (National Sea Grant Network)In conjunction with the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the various Sea Grant Institutes have developed a zebra mussel training initiative which concentrates on developing and implementing zebra mussel outreach and technology transfer support programming for state Cooperative Extension Services (CES) and other agencies in non-Sea Grant states. Connecticut Sea Grant College Program Sub Proposal to the Sea Grant/USDA Extension Service National Training Initiative, N. C. Balcom, University of Connecticut Distribute fact sheets and case studies on introduction/ spread prevention programming; distribute video news releases, video and radio PSAS on measures boaters and anglers can take to reduce accidental transportation of aquatic nuisance species; participate in regional training sessions and teleconferences. Contact: N. C. Balcom, Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, Connecticut Sea Grant
College Program 1084 Shennecosett Rd., Groton, CT 06340-6097 or http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/NSGO/SGDirectory/index.htm Nationwide Zebra Mussel Training Initiative - Louisiana's Part, Year Two, M. Liffmann, Louisiana State University A workshop on a large reservoir on the Texas-Louisiana border will kick off a two-state survey and awareness program for the recreational users from both states and expand the monitoring and control program to surface-water-using industries and municipalities outside of the Lower Mississippi Valley Zebra Mussel Newsletter, workshops, and pamphlets will continue. Contact: M. Liffmann, LA Sea Grant College Program, 107 Wetland Resources
Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7507, (504)388-6290 or coslan@lsuvm.sncc.lsu.edu Nationwide Zebra Mussel Training Initiative, J. Gunderson, University of Minnesota Provide trainings and educational materials for the aquaculture, bait, and aquarium industries concerning chemical control and other strategies designed to minimize the risk of accidental introduction of zebra mussels or other exotic species via transport of ornamental fish, baitfish, and fish for stocking; to use and market the use of the portable, unmanned zebra mussel display units to reach identified audiences at boat and sport shows, conventions, regional aquaculture conferences, and county and state fairs with appropriate information about zebra mussels and other exotic species of concern; to continue the efficient transfer of the results of Minnesota Sea Grant Extension's "Exotic Species and Freshwater Boating Survey" conducted in 1994 to task forces, management agencies, and CES/Sea Grant programs so that the most cost effective boater education programs or incentives can be developed to effectuate appropriate behavior changes in the identified audiences. Contact: J. Gunderson, 2305 E. 5th Street, Duluth, MN 55812, (218)726-8106 or jgunderl@ua.d.umn.edu Sea Grant/USDA-Extension Service Nationwide Zebra Mussel Training Initiative (New York Sea Grant Component), D. G. White, II, Cornell University To work through state CESS to foster and facilitate the development of state Zebra Mussel Task Forces and regional early warning monitoring programs; to provide quality, in depth continuing education credit opportunities to representatives of appropriate state natural resources agencies and other entities who have need to learn more about the zebra mussel, its impacts, and control. Contact: D. G. White, II, New York Sea Grant, 52 Swetman Hall, SUNY College at
Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126-3599, (315)341-3042 or sgoswego@cce.cornell.edu |
