Arizona State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
Objective 1: Prevent new and unintended introductions of aquatic invasive species into the Colorado River and inland waters of Arizona
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Objective 1: Prevent new and unintended introductions of aquatic invasive species into the Colorado River and inland waters of Arizona.dkb - you need to mention a way in which this objective can be measured with quantifiable results. The main problem with this section is that most actions are vague. To be a good plan, we need specific actions that can be measured for success in some quantifiable fashion. The more specific we can be, the better. (taken care of if we follow NM AIS) SEND DAVE AN EMAIL EXPLAINING Problem: The most effective way to mitigate the harmful effects of AIS is to prevent introduction into and between Arizona waterways. Once introduced, AIS often spread quickly and can be difficult, if not impossible, to manage or eradicate. Introductions can come from many human caused sources such as boat transfers, bait handling, water transport, aquarium trade, and ornamental and landscape practices. Furthermore, many resource users are unaware of pre-existing regulations concerning transportation of nonindigenous aquatic species and routine activities that lead to their dispersal. An information/education program is essential to provide information on the possible effects of future introductions and how to avoiding further AIS infestations. Information/education programs will target user groups and will strengthen public/private support for AIS management. Cooperation among states where transfer or spread is likely to occur is also of the utmost importance to reduce AIS infestation, especially those states that share watersheds. Close monitoring of AIS and open communication among all resource users is important to most effectively manage the spread of AIS populations. AIS management activities that are consistent and complimentary among states will enhance the success AIS control of all states involved. Strategy 1A: Foster partnerships with cooperators, develop state-specific and regional listings of aquatic invasive species that have the potential to infest Arizona’s waters. As part of this cooperative effort, identify existing and potential transport mechanisms that facilitate new AIS introductions. Action 1A1: Support research on the movement of AIS on a continental scale and use findings to help predict potential AIS invasions into Arizona waters. dkb - make sure the actions are specific enough to be quantifiable. For example, you may want to say that AZGFD will devote $X.XX dollars toward research, or supply in-kind support to existing research projects. INCAPABLE but we can allude to specific agencies responsible for funding) SEND DAVE EMAIL EXPLAINING?ASKING HOW TO QUANTIFY? Strategy 1B: Establish inter-jurisdictional approaches to facilitate legislative, regulatory, and other actions needed for the prevention of new AIS introductions to Arizona’s waters. Action 1B1: Establish and support coalitions among cooperators, including AIS officials from the state and federal natural resource agencies, tribal groups, recreational boater and angler groups and other concerned resource users. Assist coalitions in promoting federal legislation and programmatic support for the prevention of new AIS introductions in the region/state. dkb- must be quantifiable: how many of the next 5 years? Action 1B2: Establish and support an inter-jurisdictional process to ensure compatibility and consistency between states and federal agencies. dkb - quantifiable? Formed interagency committees on Salvinia molesta control. Action 1B3: Initiate and implement a regional approach through a regional weed and animal management plan to prevent new introductions of AIS into Arizona’s waters. Strategy 1C: Promulgate, publicize, and enforce state legislation and regulations to prevent new AIS introductions into state waters. Action 1C1: Establish an interagency task force (with representation from public and private sectors) to develop regulations for state legislative consideration. dkb - quantifiable? Action 1C2: Develop and implement an outreach program that informs relevant groups of the regulations, their rationale, and compliance procedures. dkb - quantifiable? Action 1C3: Develop and implement enforcement programs. dkb - quantifiable? Strategy 1D: Develop/maintain monitoring programs to provide for early detection and prevention of infestations of AIS into unaffected watersheds. Action 1D1: Establish/participate in monitoring programs that emphasize partnerships between federal/state/local agencies; business/industry; academic institutions; and resource user groups. The feasibility of various technologies (e.g., Geographic Information Systems (GIS) should be explored in designing such programs. dkb - quantifiable? Action ID2: Create a central reporting system and database to track AIS movement. AZ is included in the 100th Meridian GIS currently in process showing Zebra mussel monitoring and marking any outbreaks, with possibility of layering other AIS into the same GIS. USGS has AIS weed GIS in process with multiagency reporting that could include aquatic weeds. Strategy 1E: Conduct or support research regarding management options that will help prevent new introductions of AIS into Arizona’s waters. Action 1E1: Assess the transport mechanisms potentially responsible for new AIS introductions into Arizona’s waters. Develop preventive action plans to interrupt pathways of introduction. dkb - quantifiable? Action 1E2: Review current aquarium trade restrictions and procedures. Strategy 1F: Conduct an effective information/education program on the prevention of new AIS introductions in Arizona’s waters. Action 1F1: Identify the relevant Arizona user groups (i.e. aquaculture business, recreational boating/angler groups, bait and tackle establishments, state agency stocking programs, nursery and landscape trades, aquarium and ornamental ponds, etc.) and secure representation from each group on an advisory team that takes an active role in the development of the AIS management plan. dkb - quantifiable? Action 1F2: Develop information/education strategies for resource user groups identified as playing a significant role in AIS introduction. Information/education efforts should focus on the practices that can help prevent AIS transport and introduction into Arizona’s waters. As part of information/education initiatives, identify, when appropriate, the need for a regulatory approach in the prevention of AIS introductions. dkb - quantifiable? AIS information placed in AGFD Fishing and Boating regulations. Fishing tournament managers include education on spread of AIS as a part of tournament activities. Information about AIS weeds included in herbicide applicators classes. Action 1F3: Establish monitoring/tracking programs to evaluate the effectiveness of information/education efforts. Directory: limnology -> AIS AIS -> State of Arizona Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan AIS -> Arizona State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan 2010 Acknowledgments Executive Summary AIS -> Acknowledgements Download 257.42 Kb. Share with your friends:
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