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January 2017
Webinar: Exploration of HABs and Invasive Mussel Interactions
The webinar focuses on the theories of interactions between Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and invasive mussels, and the possible environmental influences these interactions may have. While nutrient loading is widely accepted as the primary driver behind HABs, recent research has indicated that secondary interactions and relationships may exist between HABs and invasive mussels. This joint webinar was hosted by the Harmful Algal Blooms Collaboratory and the Invasive Mussel Collaborative.
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Webinar: Management Options for Irrigation Systems
This webinar highlights available control options, case studies in planning and implementing control, and new technologies being developed to control and manage zebra and quagga mussels in irrigation systems.
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Webinar: Methods and Protocols for Decontaminating Field Gear and Equipment
This webinar highlights available methods and associated challenges, opportunities to address gaps in knowledge, and case studies in developing and implementing decontamination protocols and procedures for management agencies.
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Webinar: Approaches to Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Programs (no. 1)
This webinar examines a variety of voluntary and mandatory programs in order to present resource managers with a suite of options for watercraft inspection and decontamination.
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Webinar: Approaches to Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Programs (no. 2)
This webinar continues an examination of watercraft inspection and decontamination programs, focusing on voluntary programs within the Great Lakes region.
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Webinar: Case Studies in Response to and Management of Invasive Mussel Infestations
This webinar will examine methods, decision-making structures, and lessons learned from ecent response and management activities for zebra and quagga mussels.
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Webinar: Influences of the Physical Properties of Water on Mussel Treatment
This webinar discusses recent research examining water properties and treatment efficacy for dreissenid mussels, and examines water temperature, high water conductivity, and the efficacy of carbon dioxide as a treatment method.
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Webinar: Case Studies in Manual Removal of Invasive Mussels
This webinar explores the decision-making process leading to manual removal, operational/logistical considerations and constraints, and lessons learned from a past removal effort and an ongoing removal effort.
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Webinar: Invasive Mussel Impacts on Fisheries
Recorded August 1, 2019 11:00am-12:30pm ET This webinar examined the impacts that invasive mussels pose to native fisheries in the Great Lakes. Ecological changes caused by the invasion of zebra and quagga mussels were discussed, as well as practical on-the-ground fisheries management around invasive mussels. The webinar featured presentations from: Meg McEachran, University of Minnesota, [email protected] Meg McEachran is a graduate research fellow at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. Her research on zebra mussels as a biology major…
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Webinar: Using eDNA as an early detection tool for invasive mussels
Recorded November 4, 2019 2:00-3:00pm ET This webinar examines the study and use of environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect invasive zebra and quagga mussels. Presenters: Adam Sepulveda, United States Geological Survey Adam Sepulveda is a research zoologist with the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center in Bozeman, MT. His research focuses on understanding the ecosystem and community-level consequences of aquatic invasive species and testing new tools for the early detection and monitoring of aquatic invasive species. He has been…
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