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.

Presentations

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)

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome

8:40 – 9:30 a.m. The Global Reach of Aquatic Invasive Species: Polyvectism, Integrated Vector Management, and Climate Change Scenarios

9:30 – 10:10 a.m. The Chinese Mitten Crab in the Hudson River

10:10 – 10:25 a.m. Break

10:25 – 11:15 a.m. The Lionfish Invasion

11:15 – Noon Ballast Water Management and Regulation

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

1:50 – 2:30 p.m. Monitoring Marine Aquatic Invasive Species in Rhode Island

2:30 – 2:45p.m. Break

2:45 – 2:50 p.m. Getting Organized: Creating an Early Detection/Rapid Response

2:50 – 3:45 p.m. Breakout Group Working Sessions:

• Early Detection working group instructions
• Rapid Response working group instructions

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Breakout Group Reports:

• Early Detection working group recommendations
• Rapid Response working group recommendations

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Summary and Next Steps for a Rhode Island Marine Early Detection Rapid Response Network

4:30 p.m. Adjourn