May 11, 2022
ISLT 2022 Webinar Series-Part 4: Start: 2:00 EDT
POC: Jonas Grundman
Other Information: The Invasive Species Leadership Team (ISLT) works to maintain a network for the
exchange of information on invasive species challenges, lessons learned, success
stories, and best management practices. In partnership with the University of
Florida’s Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, the ISLT will host a 7-part webinar
series focused on aquatic invasive species.
Presenter: Jonas Grundman
Description: Through amendments to Section 104 of the Rivers and Harbors
Act that began with WRDA 2014, USACE has been bolstering non-federal (state)
programs aimed at preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Under
those authorities, USACE is able to reimburse non-federal interests for their work
off of federal property for watercraft inspections, AIS monitoring, and Rapid
Response efforts. This presentation will provide a history of the program and its
geographic scope, an overview of current efforts to onboard newly authorized
basins, and highlights of the dos/don’ts as they a relate to USACE Operating
Projects.
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