Good Enough to Share If you have a Good Enough to Share submission, please email it to CorpsLakes@usace.army.mil 2023 Federal Mussels Rapid Response Resource List and POCs Mechanical Harvesting of Aquatic Plants Northern Rockies Coordinating Group - Decontaminating Firefighting Equipment to Reduce the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species The Northern Rockies Coordinating Group’s (NRCG) Aviation and Equipment Committees were tasked with developing a protocol for preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) by wildland aviation & fire equipment. This updated protocol is based on the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)’s 2017 “Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations” (PMS 444). The intent of this NRCG guide is to provide a more prescriptive protocol intended for a fire management audience, and to increase compliance and consistency of best management practices related to preventing AIS. Therefore, this template protocol/How-To Guide serves as supplement to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s Guide to Preventing AIS Transport by Wildfire Operations (PMS 444, January 2017). The protocol applies to both ground operations and aviation and is mandatory in the Northern Rockies region. The Costly Impact of Zebra and Quagga Mussels in United States Waterways: Hydropower, Navigation, and other Industries Aquatic nuisance species Jacksonville Alligator weed flea beetle program Biological Control of Alligatorweed Annual Report 2020 American Fisheries Society, March 2010 - Aquatic Invasive Species Transport via Trailered Boats: What is Being Moved, Who is Moving it, and What Can be Done Aquatic plant control program spans 101 years Flowering Rush: Controlling an Invasive Species through Innovation and Partnership with the Walla Walla District Flowering rush is an aggressive, non-native aquatic weed which has invaded many lakes, rivers and reservoirs in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Of particular concern in the Columbia River Basin, is the impact of flowering rush on spawning habitat for native salmonid species. One of the challenges of using aquatic herbicides to manage aquatic vegetation growing in flowing water systems, is achieving sufficient herbicide-plant contact time for successful plant control. This video summarizes a unique approach to overcome this challenge by utilizing a bubble barrier system to curtail water flow, confine herbicide treatment, improve weed control, all while reducing impacts to non-target species. This project was initiated in 2018 with funding from the Aquatic Plant Control Research Program and addresses a research Statement of Need submitted by the Walla Walla District. It also represents a collaboration between the ERDC-EL, USACE Walla Walla District, USDA-ARS, and industry partners. Hydrilla EAs Cayuga Lake at Aurora, NY Erie Canal Dreissenid EDRR Exercises Lessons Learned - Columbia River Basin - September 2019 Zebra Mussels Boat Advisory Stop aquatic hitchhikers Poster 1 Poster 2 Texas Parks Advisory Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Tulsa District What are Zebra Mussels? Action Plan Oklahoma Flyer Boater's Advisory - Poster Ramp Advisory - Poster Water Craft Inspection and Decontamination Colorado State Parks Link to attached PDF CPW ANS Western Regional Panel Inspection publications Covid 19 guidelines Entrance Inspection Protocols Exiting Watercraft (contained) Exiting Watercraft (prevention) Contract Specifications Aquatic Nuisance Species - Kansas City District Contract Specifications Equipment Inspection Checklist Prevention Protocols Scope of Work These examples are provided through the authors' consent and willingness to share ideas, and are intended for general information purposes only. All information provided should be used as a tool and resource to build knowledge and compare methods and templates, in order to formulate your own site specific plan. The contributors make no representation of any kind, implied or expressed, regarding the adequacy, suitability, completeness or reliability of the material as an exact prescription or method for your use. 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This helps to advance Section V, item E in the MOU: Developing, maintaining, and sharing a Federal contact list of individuals with responsibilities or skillsets applicable to Dreissenid mussel rapid response actions. This is not a comprehensive listing of all POCs and resources, but serves as a solid foundation of information on which to build. This is a living document that is scheduled for annual updates. JAX District Economy Act Documentation The APHIS WS program uses an Integrated Wildlife Damage Management (IWDM) approach or Integrated Pest Management (IPM)in which a series of methods may be used or recommended to reduce wildlife damage. IWDM is described in Chapter 1, 1-7 of the Animal Damage Control Program Final Environmental Impact Statement (USDA, 1994). Interagency Agreement for Wildlife Services Instructions for Determination and Findings document Work Initiation Document for Wildlife Damage Management Inter agency MOA USACE and USDA USACE USBR Partnering for Invasive Vulnerability Assessments. Submitted by Michael Watkins, NWK The Bureau of Reclamation has assembled assessment teams consisting of an engineer and a biologist that are specially trained to conduct Facility Vulnerability Assessments for dams and power plants. These teams are available to conduct FVAs for other government agencies at a reasonable cost. In 2010 KCD MIPRed funds to BOR and their assessment teams conducted Facility Vulnerability Assessments for our 18 lake projects including two hydro power plants at a cost of $109,492.00. The assessment teams visited each lake project and produced a report that outlines potential problem areas if the lakes were to become infested with Dreissenid Mussels. The North Carolina Sandhills Weed Management Area: Facilitating Regional, Invasive Species Management Partnerships Among DoD and Neighboring Land Stewards Policies ERDC/EL TR-07-8: Transfer of invasive species associated with the movement of military equipment and personnel Firewood Policy for St. Paul District Recreation Areas and Other Project Lands The St. Paul District recently developed a firewood policy for district recreation and project areas that addresses the potential movement of Emerald ash borer and other firewood-borne pests. 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