Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Workshop

Wed, Jun 22nd 2011, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Marin County Health & Wellness Center 3240 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael (corner of Kerner & Bellam; okay to park in the parking lot)

Aquatic Invasive Species are a growing threat to the waters of northern California. They have already invaded southern California and some have been detected in the Bay Area. 

The North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) is collaborating with the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) in hosting a workshop forwater management agencies and other interested stakeholders on the threats of AIS and protocols to reduce the potential for infections into regional water bodies.

This workshop will include:

  • A review of threats and costs from AIS infestations.
  • Protocols for quagga/zebra mussel early detection and monitoring.
  • Protocols for prevention of AIS introductions.
  • Risk assessment and planning to reduce the risk of spreading AIS.

The workshop is intended to establish a program for all North Bay water resource management agencies and organizations to operate under consistent and uniform protocols for detection, prevention, response, and reporting of AIS. Managers, supervisors, and on-the-ground staff are encouraged to attend; your participation is vital.

Lunch will be Provided - Space is Limited

Please RSVP by June 15, 2011 to: Harry Seraydarian harryser@comcast.net