1. Invasive Species Monitoring Aquatic and Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program (AREMP) Peter Gruendike

2. AREMP Overview Assess watershed condition status and trend in 6 th field watersheds Monitor the effectiveness of the Northwest Forest Plans Aquatic Conservation Strategy in maintaining and restoring watershed condition

3. Study Design 250 randomly selected watersheds Minimum of 25% federal ownership

4. Study Design 250 randomly selected watersheds Minimum of 25% federal ownership

5. Field Data Collection Channel morphology Bankfull width, depth, sinuosity, gradient Habitat characteristics Wood and pool frequency, residual pool depth, substrate size Biological characteristics Amphibians, benthic invertebrates

6. Invasive Species Monitoring Invasive species identified as a critical threat to National Forests Opportunity for spatial distribution information and possible early detection

7. Species of Concern Experts from Oregon State Univ and Portland State Univ helped choose 23 species of primary concern. Based on three criteria: 1. Invades stream or riparian habitats; and 2. On the Oregon Invasive Species Councils 100 most dangerous list or 3. Has a large management program which could benefit from additional spatial distribution knowledge

8. TypeCommon nameGenus species Aquatic animals New Zealand mudsnailsPotamopyrgus antipodarum Zebra musselsDreissena polymorpha Quagga musselsDreissena rostriformis bugensis Rusty CrayfishOrconectes rusticus Red Swamp CrayfishProcambarus clarkia Ringed CrayfishOrconectes neglectus Northern CrayfishOronectes virilis Aquatic plants Yellow Flag IrisIris pseudacorus HydrillaHydrilla verticillata Parrot Feather WatermilfoilMyriophyllum aquaticum Eurasian WatermilfoilMyriophyllum spicatum Giant ReedArundo donax Brazilian ElodeaErgeria densa DidymoDidymosphenia geminata Terrestrial animals Feral SwineSus Scrofa Terrestrial plants Japanese KnotweedFallopia japonica Cultivated KnotweedPolygonum polystachyum Giant KnotweedPolygonum sachalinese Old Mans beardClematis vitalba Garlic MustardAlliaria petiolata Giant HogweedHeracleum mantegazzianum Himalayan blackberryRubus discolor English IvyHedera helix

9. Protocol Development Opportunistic surveys were implemented during 2007 field season Adopted standardized survey protocols for 2008 field season

10. Aquatic Methods Plants - Each stream reach is surveyed for invasive aquatic plants Animals - Benthic macroinvertebrate samples are used to detect presence of invasive snails, mussels, and crayfish.

11. Terrestrial Methods Plants- Six time constrained searches are performed in the riparian area Animals- During large wood surveys, the site is examined for the presence of feral swine (digouts, feces, tracks)

12. Documentation Field crews collect spatial information, photographs, and specimens Photographs and specimens are verified by experts

13. Results In 2008, AREMP field crews surveyed 167 sites in 31 unique watersheds Himalayan blackberry was found at 16 sites in 7 watersheds Reed Canary Grass found at 2 sites in 1 watershed

14. Challenges Commonly misidentified species - Garlic mustard and Giant Hogweed Funding is uncertain Data sharing among agencies

15. The Future Continue to improve training and ID materials $$$- ~$7,000/year Standardize reporting pathways and data sharing

16. Decontamination Field crews are potential vectors in the spread of invasive species AREMP is committed to good environmental stewardship

17. Decontamination - Field Gear Gear types - waders, boots, nets, sieves, gloves, brushes Method - Scrub at stream, boil at camp Done prior to entering a new 6 th field watershed

18. Decontamination - Vehicles Gear types - Vehicles Method - High pressure car wash Done prior to entering a new 6 th field watershed

19. Questions? Want to know more about AREMP? Steve Lanigan, Team Leader 503.808.2261 slanigan@fs.fed.us Heidi Andersen, Field Coord 541.750.7067 hvandersen@fs.fed.us visit our website at: http://www.reo.gov/monitoring/watershed-overview.shtml

20. Acknowledgements Tania Siemens & Sam Chan: Oregon State University Sea Grant College Program and Extension Robyn Draheim: Portland State Universitys Center for Lakes and Reservoirs Jeff Uebel: US Forest Service The 2007 and 2008 field crews who tested, questioned, and provided feedback on AREMPs Invasive Species Program. Funding provided by: