Find An Expert
Looking for answers to your mussel questions? Interested in funding opportunities and compliance requirements for research? Want more information about management and control of mussels? We have a variety of experts within the Invasive Mussel Collaborative ready to answer whatever questions you may have! Click through below to see our contacts by location and expertise. If you are an expert and would like to be added to our list, please let us know!
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Nick Phelps
Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center
Topics: Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment, Monitoring, Surveillance, and Sampling, Prevention
Located In: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
As director of the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC), Nick helps coordinate and support research across disciplines to understand impacts, prevent spread, manage populations, and inspire action by others. In addition, Nick has an active research team that seeks to develop risk-based decision support tools to better manage zebra mussels with limited resources.
Phil Matson
University of Montana
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Ecosystem Impacts- Nutrients, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment, Modeling
Located In: Polson, MT, USA
Phil's primary focus is on the early detection and surveillance of dreissenid mussels emphasizing eDNA techniques, with educational outreach and spatial modeling repertoires.
Renata Claudi
RNT Consulting Inc.
Topics: Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
Renata's work focuses on the control of dreissenids and golden mussels in manmade structures.
Robert Bajno
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic)
Located In: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Robert is focused on driessenids work in rivers and lakes in Manitoba.
Sherri Pucherelli
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: Denver, CO, USA
Sherri's primary focus is on invasive mussel early detection, monitoring, and development and testing of control options.
Steven Pothoven
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Topics: Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species
Located In: Muskegon, MI, USA
Steven's primary focus is ecosystem effects of dreissenids on fish and other plankton and on veliger life history dynamics.
Tim Campbell
Wisconsin Sea Grant; University of Wisconsin Extension
Topics: Prevention
Located In: Madison, WI, USA
608-263-3259
Tim engages communities, organizations, local government officials, and other stakeholders groups in education and outreach efforts related to invasive species including driessenid mussels.
Tory Gabriel
Ohio Sea Grant
Topics: Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, General Inquiries, Prevention
Located In: Oak Harbor, Ohio, USA
Tory's programming focuses on sustainable Lake Erie fisheries including the charter boat industry, sport fishing, and aquatic invasive species prevention.
Victor H. Hernandez Elizarraga
University of Minnesota Genomic Center
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Monitoring, Surveillance, and Sampling, Prevention
Located In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Victor's research involves exploring genetic biocontrol strategies and genomic surveillance for zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) through the use of cutting-edge ‘omics technology.
Wesley Daniel
U.S. Geological Survey
Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Report a Sighting
Located In: Gainesville, FL, USA
352-264-3523
Wes maintains species occurrences and profiles on the U.S. Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.