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Marine and Estuarine Aquatic Invasive Species: Toward Managing a Global Threat to Rhode Island’s Coastal Ecosystems
University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography Coastal Institute
Friday, August 17, 2012
See the Post-Conference Report
This new logo for the monitoring program was also unveiled at the conference, the winning entry from the conference design contest. The CRMC chose the logo submitted by professor and graphic designer Karyn Jimenez-Elliott, who will receive a $500 gift card for her winning entry. The logo will be used in all future AIS monitoring program materials and merchandise.
Implementing the Rhode Island Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan: Current Initiatives and Next Steps– Kevin R. Cute, RI Coastal Resources Management Council (PDF)
Monitoring Marine Aquatic Invasive Species in Rhode Island – Niels Hobbs, University of Rhode Island (PDF)
The Lionfish Invasion – Charles A. Jacoby, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (PDF)
Ballast Water Management and Regulation – Alisa Richardson, RI Department of Environmental Management (PDF)
Chinese Mitten Crabs in Hudson River Tributaries – Robert E. Schmidt, Simon’s Rock College at Bard (PDF)
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome
Kevin R. Cute, Coastal Resources Management Council
8:40 – 9:30 a.m. The Global Reach of Aquatic Invasive Species: Polyvectism, Integrated Vector Management, and Climate Change Scenarios
Dr. James T. Carlton, Williams-Mystic College
9:30 – 10:10 a.m. The Chinese Mitten Crab in the Hudson River
Dr. Robert E. Schmidt, Simon’s Rock College at Bard
10:10 – 10:25 a.m. Break
10:25 – 11:15 a.m. The Lionfish Invasion
Charles A. Jacoby, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program
11:15 – Noon Ballast Water Management and Regulation
Alisa Richardson, DEM
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Implementing the Rhode Island Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan: Current Initiatives and Next Steps
Kevin R. Cute, Coastal Resources Management Council;
Hope Leeson, Rhode Island Natural History Survey;
Jen West, Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
1:50 – 2:30 p.m. Monitoring Marine Aquatic Invasive Species in Rhode Island
Niels Hobbs, University of Rhode Island
2:30 – 2:45p.m. Break
2:45 – 2:50 p.m. Getting Organized: Creating an Early Detection/Rapid Response
Network for Marine Aquatic Invasive Species in Rhode Island:
Kevin R. Cute, Coastal Resources Management Council
2:50 – 3:45 p.m. Breakout Group Working Sessions:
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Breakout Group Reports:
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Summary and Next Steps for a Rhode Island Marine Early Detection Rapid Response Network
Kevin R. Cute, Coastal Resources Management Council
4:30 p.m. Adjourn