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Threats to the Pacific Northwest

Threats to the Pacific Northwest. Introduction and Overview of Aquatic Invasive Species Issues. Robyn Draheim – Interim AIS Coordinator US Fish and Wildlife Service – Pacific Region . Introduction to aquatic invaders Threats to the PNW Species of concern Pathways of introduction.

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Threats to the Pacific Northwest

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  1. Threats to the Pacific Northwest Introduction and Overview of Aquatic Invasive Species Issues Robyn Draheim– Interim AIS Coordinator US Fish and Wildlife Service – Pacific Region

  2. Introduction to aquatic invaders Threats to the PNW Species of concern Pathways of introduction Regulatory Framework Local and Regional AIS Coordinating Groups Overview BOR

  3. What are Invasive Species? Those plants, animals, insects, etc. that are notnativeto a given region and whose introduction causes or is likely to causeeconomic or environmental damage or harmto human healthAKA exotic, nuisance, alien, introduced, foreign, immigrant, imported, weedy, feral, naturalized… Examples of well known, nonnative, terrestrial invaders: english ivy, starlings, gypsy moth, fire ants, cheat grass and kudzu

  4. What are Aquatic Invasive Species? Small Large

  5. Impacts • Environmental Harm • Decrease in native populations • Physical alteration of communities • Alteration of ecological processes • Economic Costs • Loss of recreation/tourism opportunities • Reduced harvest/value • Increased maintenance costs • Human Health Hazards • Drowning

  6. Threats to PNW Waters • Aquatic Weeds • Snails • Bivalves • Crayfish • Fish • Pathogens, parasitesand more

  7. PNW’s Least Wanted: • Zebra/quagga mussels • Hydrilla • Asian Carp

  8. Zebra Mussel / Quagga Mussel

  9. Hydrilla verticillataHydrilla, Florida elodea, water thyme

  10. Asian Carp Kentucky Media

  11. Pathways • Recreational boating • Movement of in-waterequipment • Shipping (ballast water and hull fouling) • Aquarium and pet trade releases • Bucket biologists… Prevention

  12. Regulatory Framework • Federal • Executive Order 13112 • Lacey Act, NISA • Regional* QZAP, CRBRRP • States • AIS Management Plans • Prohibited Species Lists • FERC • 401 Water Quality Standards • Other State Agency Input • HACCP Plans

  13. Local and Regional Coordination • Western Regional Panel on ANS • Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) • Columbia River Basin 100th Meridian Team • State Invasive Species Councils

  14. Robyn Draheim robyn_draheim@fws.gov 503-736-4722 Interim AIS Coordinator US Fish and Wildlife Service – Pacific Region • 1-877-STOP-ANS 24 hr nationwide invasive species reporting hotline

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