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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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Minnesota Northwest Region - Fergus Falls

Mark Ranweiler, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources


Topics: Report a Sighting

Located In: Fergus Falls, MN, USA

Email

218-616-2117

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Minnesota Northwest Region - Park Rapids

Gina Kemper, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources


Topics: Report a Sighting

Located In: Park Rapids, MN, USA

Email

218-537-6100

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Minnesota Southern Region - Hutchinson

Eric Katzenmeyer, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources


Topics: Report a Sighting

Located In: Hutchinson, MN, USA

Email

320-753-0334

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Minnesota Southern Region - Mankato

Jefferey Flory, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources


Topics: Report a Sighting

Located In: Mankato, MN, USA

Email

507-910-9801

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Cassandra Silverio

Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist


Topics: General Inquiries

British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Located In: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Email

236- 478-1418

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The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service operate the Invasive Mussel Defense Program with the goal of preventing the introduction of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C, through watercraft inspections, lake monitoring and education.

The B.C. Inter-Ministry Invasive Species Working Group provides policy direction, coordination and collaborative delivery of provincial invasive species programs for the Province of B.C.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/invasive-species/imiswg

Adam Sepulveda

U.S. Geological Survey


Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic)

Located In: Bozeman, MT, USA

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Adam is focused on eDNA early detection & monitoring / risk assessment.

Alexander Karatayev

SUNY Buffalo State University


Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Monitoring, Surveillance, and Sampling

Located In: Buffalo, NY, USA

Email

(716) 878-4329

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Alexander's research interests include ecology, biology, patterns of spread of exotic species and their role in aquatic ecosystems, and biodiversity, conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems.

Ashley Elgin

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species

Located In: Muskegon, MI, USA

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Ashley's research program focuses on surveying dreissenid mussel populations, conducting field and lab experiments to advance our understanding about dreissenid mussel biology, and investigating the use of underwater vehicles for dreissenid mussel control and monitoring.

Astrid Schwalb

Texas State University


Topics: Dispersal Mechanisms, Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Modeling

Located In: San Marcos, TX, USA

Email

Primary focus on Lake Belton, Leon River, Lampasas River, Little River, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Canyon Lake, and Guadalupe River, Texas

Bing Smith

MusselWise


Topics: Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species

Located In: California, USA

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Bing works for MusselWise which is a media outlet that aggregates and posts to its FaceBook page news items and current events relating to the spread of invasive Quagga and Zebra mussels throughout the United States and Canada.

Brenda Lafrancois

National Park Service


Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Ecosystem Impacts- Nutrients, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment

Located In: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Maple City, MI, USA

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Primary focus on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, St. Croix River, Mississippi River, and the Missouri River

Chris Merkes

U.S. Geological Survey


Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment

Located In: La Crosse, WI, USA

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Chris' primary focus is on the research and development of genetic control methods and expanding the practical capability of environmental DNA monitoring.

Chris Steffen

Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism


Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Dreissenid Biology and Life History

Located In: Topeka, KS, USA

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Primary focus on Kansas reservoirs and small impoundments

Christine Mayer

University of Toledo


Topics: Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species

Located In: Toledo, OH, USA

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Primary focus on Oneida Lake and Lake Erie

Christopher Churchill

U.S. Geological Survey


Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Monitoring, Surveillance, and Sampling

Located In: La Crosse, WI, USA

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Christopher's focus is on population ecology, early detection/rapid response, monitoring, and ecological impacts of dreissenids.

Dan Molloy

State University of New York Great Lakes Center at Buffalo


Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment, Natural enemies of dreissenids (predators, parasites and ecological competitors)

Located In: Buffalo, NY, USA

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