1 Invasive Species Coordination Unit – Overview Structure, Prevention, Management & Education June 8, 2015
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3 Structure – Invasive Species Coord. Unit Task Force Report Recommendations Title , 2012, 2014: ECL / 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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5 5 Prevention –
6 Federal & State Regulations - Pathways 6 NYCRR Part 19 Use of Bait 6 NYCRR Part Dangerous Fish 6 NYCRR Part Firewood Regs 1 NYCRR Part 141 EAB Regs 401 Letter of Cert. EPA Ballast Water 6 NYCRR Parts 59 & 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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8 8 Management –
9 Eradication, Containment, Suppression IS 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
10 Education –
11 Public, Stakeholder, Targeted Clearinghouse Sea Grant Education CCE PRISMs-Events Invasive Species Awareness Week July Public Awareness Poll Boat Stewards Ornamental Alternatives
12 Thank You Dave Adams, Ecologist NYSDEC, Invasive Species 625 Broadway, Floor 5 Albany, NY Connect with us: Facebook: Twitter: twitter.com/NYSDEC Flickr: