Aquatic Invasive Species Roundtable set June 1 in Crosslake
Aquatic Invasive Species Roundtable set June 1 in Crosslake Pine and Lakes Echo Journal
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The Eighth Annual Aquatic Invasive Species Roundtable
The Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) and the Crow Wing County Lakes and Rivers Alliance (LARA) will be hosting the eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Roundtable on Saturday, June 1st. The event will take place at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, Minnesota. Attendees have the option to participate in-person or virtually. This no-fee event is open to WAPOA members, area lake association members, local government officials, neighbors, students, and all interested individuals.
Agenda
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Coffee and sweets
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Nick Phelps, assistant professor at the University of Minnesota and director of the Minnesota AIS Research Center (MAISRC), will provide an update on AIS research successes, current plans, and new decision-making initiatives about AIS management.
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Presentations by MAISRC researchers:
- Daryl Gohl: Establishing a proof-of-concept for using genetic technology for the control of zebra mussels.
- Mikael Elias: Using innovative coatings to prevent the attachment of zebra mussels.
- Amy Schrank: Exploring how increasing the diversity of aquatic plants on a shoreline can benefit lake ecosystems.
Over the past 10 years, MAISRC’s research has played a crucial role in managing AIS populations. Their work has enabled earlier detection of invasive species, improved responses to new infestations, and developed new tools for controlling established populations.
WAPOA and LARA, as partners of MAISRC, are dedicated to advocating for actions that sustain and improve the quality of surface and groundwater in the Whitefish area and throughout Crow Wing County.
Registration
To register for the event, whether in-person or virtual, please visit z.umn.edu/2024roundtable.
Contact Information
For more information about the event, please contact Tom Watson, WAPOA past president, at twatson@iphouse.com.
About the Authors
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 14: Life Below Water – The article discusses the Aquatic Invasive Species Roundtable, which aims to address the issue of invasive species in lakes and rivers.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – The article mentions the importance of increasing the diversity of aquatic plants on shorelines to benefit lake ecosystems.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 14.2: By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans – The article mentions the need for AIS management and control of established populations.
- SDG 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity, and protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species – The article highlights the importance of preventing the attachment of zebra mussels through innovative coatings.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 14.2: Number of invasive species management plans or strategies implemented – The article mentions the research successes of MAISRC in managing AIS populations.
- Indicator for SDG 15.5: Number of innovative coatings developed and implemented to prevent attachment of invasive species – The article mentions the use of innovative coatings to prevent the attachment of zebra mussels.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | 14.2: By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans | Number of invasive species management plans or strategies implemented |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity, and protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species | Number of innovative coatings developed and implemented to prevent attachment of invasive species |
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