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!
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
Primary focus on Kansas reservoirs and small impoundments
Christine Densmore
U.S. Geological Survey
Topics: Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: Washington, DC, USA
Primary focus on the Pacific Northwest and salmonid habitat
Christine Mayer
University of Toledo
Topics: Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species
Located In: Toledo, OH, USA
Primary focus on Oneida Lake and Lake Erie
Christopher Churchill
U.S. Geological Survey
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Ecosystem Impacts- Nutrients, Modeling
Located In: Fort Worth, TX, USA
Primary focus on Trinity, Canadian, Brazos, Red and Sabine River Basins in Texas
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
Dane Huinker
Conservation Program Manager
Topics: Prevention
Wildlife Forever
Located In: White Bear Lake, MN, USA
763-253-0222
Wildlife Forever is committed to slowing the spread of invasive mussels and other AIS species and empowering best management practices for wise public use of America’s natural resources. We stand ready to help with full-scale, turnkey media, marketing, educational tools and outreach services, coordinating with partners to save time and valuable resources. This unique partnership utilizes strategic, cost saving communication and marketing services to coordinate, raise public awareness of invasive species and deliver professional, ready-made materials for on-the-ground, community based conservation.
Daniel James
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Topics: Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: Pierre, SD, USA
Primary focus on Offutt Lake, Nebraska
David Hammond
Earth Science Labs, Inc.
Topics: Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: Holdrege, NE, USA
Primary focus on Colorado River, Lake Havasu, Mississippi River, Lake Vadnais, Lake Minnewashta, Billmeyer Quarry, and Susquahanna River
David Wong
Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic), Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: Boston, MA, USA
Primary focus on Lake Mead, Hudson River, Lake Michigan, Colorado River, Otsego Lake, and Susquehanna River
Dawn Dittman
U.S. Geological Survey
Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species
Located In: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Primary focus on Lake Ontario and its associated rivers and streams
Denise Mayer
New York State Museum
Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Ecosystem Impacts- Habitat and Native Species
Located In: Albany, NY, USA
Primary focus on inland lakes and large river systems
Dennis Bitter
Water Treatment Consultant
Topics: Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Atlantium Technologies
Located In:
714-305-6111
Over 40 years in water treatment and 10 years studying Aquatic invasive species control. Lead scientist on Nalco's Mobile Engineering Center for cooling water development. Advanced the science of environmentally friendly UV science for continuous control of macro/micro biofouling. Operate and manage the Twitter site @UVtreatsAIS
Diane Waller
U.S. Geological Survey
Topics: Dreissenid Biology and Life History, Management/Control Tools - Development and Assessment
Located In: La Crosse, WI, USA
Primary focus on the Upper Mississippi, Great Lakes region, and inland lakes
Doug Jensen
Extension Assistant Professor and AIS Program Coordinator
Topics: General Inquiries
University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program
Located In: University of Minnesota Duluth, University Drive, Duluth, MN, USA
218-726-8712
Dulaney Miller
Topics: Detection Methods (Including molecular and genetic)
University of Montana
Located In: Missoula, MT, USA
Primary focus on Flathead Lake and Flathead Basin as well as western Montana
Ed Johnson
Senior Scientist
Topics: Monitoring, Surveillance, and Sampling
NOAA's Great Lakes Mussel Watch Program (contaminants and bioeffects monitoring)
Located In: Silver Spring, MD, USA