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Invasive Species Coordination Unit – Overview Structure, Prevention, Management & Education

June 8, 2015

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Structure – Invasive Species Coord. Unit

Task Force Report 2005- 12 Recommendations

Title 17 2008, 2012, 2014: ECL 9-1701/ 10

PRISMs – 8 Regional Partnerships

Invasive Species Research Institute

iMap Invasives Database

Clearinghouse/ Education

9 Agency Council/ 25 Member Advisory Committee

3 ANS Panels/ NISC AC

Two Staff

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Prevention –

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Federal & State Regulations - Pathways6 NYCRR Part 19 Use of Bait

6 NYCRR Part 180.9 Dangerous Fish

6 NYCRR Part 192.5 Firewood Regs

1 NYCRR Part 141 EAB Regs

401 Letter of Cert. EPA Ballast Water

6 NYCRR Parts 59 & 190.24 DEC Launches

9 NYCRR 377.1(i) OPRHP Launches

6 NYCRR Part 575 Prohibited and Regulated IS

AIS Sign Law Public Waterbodies

Statewide Boat Launch Regs

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Management –

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Eradication, Containment, SuppressionIS Management Strategy

Early Detection Rapid Response Framework

AIS Management Plan

PRISM-Strategic Plans, Invasive Species Prevention Zones, RR Teams

Hydrilla, Northern Snakehead, Oak Wilt, Asian Longhorned Beetle, Giant Hogweed, Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Southern Pine Beetle

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Education –

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Public, Stakeholder, Targeted

Clearinghouse Sea Grant

Education CCE

PRISMs-Events

Invasive Species Awareness Week July 12-18

Public Awareness Poll

Boat Stewards

Ornamental Alternatives

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Thank You

Dave Adams, Ecologist

NYSDEC, Invasive Species

625 Broadway, Floor 5

Albany, NY 12233-4250

Dave.adams@dec.ny.gov

518-402-9149

www.nyis.info

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