EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 2-5, 2021

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5/21/2019 | 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND CITIZEN SCIENCE | 254 B

PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND CITIZEN SCIENCE

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are a complex problem that we are addressing in Michigan via engagement among scientists, managers, and stakeholders. First, we engage boaters in conversations about practices that can halt the spread of AIS between water bodies through our Mobile Boat Wash program. Boater input gathered during these interactions has influenced our outreach approaches and recommendations. Second, we developed an informational campaign to minimize introductions of AIS from aquariums and ornamental ponds in collaboration with retailers, informed by a survey of their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. As a result, the campaign has been readily adopted and shared by dozens of businesses. Third, citizen scientists identify and monitor AIS in our Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch program, generating valuable data used by volunteers and managers to promote education, implement management, and inform policy. The improved mutual understanding of the AIS issue has led to a recent surge in public engagement with policymakers at the state and local level to improve AIS policy and enforcement. Additionally, engagement with these diverse publics serves to galvanize support for AIS management practices and amplify our messages far beyond what we could achieve ourselves.

Outreach
Social Values
Plants

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Jo A. Latimore (), Michigan State University, latimor1@msu.edu;