by Theresa Gruninger | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
As of 2023, 188 non-native species have been identified in the Laurentian Great Lakes, with about half being considered benign. Some of these species have been elevated to the status of invasive (i.e. causing extreme negative effects). Here, we identified and...
by Patrick Canniff | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Containment strategies for invasive species often require significant changes in behavior. Success in fostering these changes requires that individuals correctly perceive the costs and benefits. Yet, while both the ecological and aesthetic impacts of some invasive...
by Jill Estrada | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Abstract: Many countries lack the economic capacity to effectively manage invasive species. Yet, the direct socioeconomic impact generally much outweighs the expected costs of prevention. A distinct lack of monetary cost quantification associated with key invasive...
by Ceci Weibert | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
From the executive summary: In fall 2016, dreissenid or invasive mussel larvae were detected in Tiber Reservoir with a suspect detection in Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Invasive mussels are referred to as ecosystem engineers because of their profound effects on lake and...
by Ceci Weibert | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Abstract: Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are invasive/nuisance species first introduced into the Great Lakes region in the late 1980s. Since their introduction efforts have been underway to prevent and/or control their spread. Zebra mussel infestations can occur...
by Ceci Weibert | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
The objective of this study is to undertake an economic analysis that will provide a better understanding of the economic value (to Ontario) of protecting the Great Lakes by preventing the establishment of AIS. The specific objective of this study is to gain an...
by Zeineb Bouhlel | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
This report is an update to IEAB Report 2010-1 titled “Economic Risk Associated with the Potential Establishment of Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Columbia River Basin.” Overall, the information provided in this update suggests that recent efforts to augment ongoing...
by Jack Cotrone | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
The purpose of this study was to quantify the annual and cumulative economic impact of zebra mussels on surface water-dependent drinking water treatment and electric power generation facilities (where previous research indicated the greatest impacts) throughout North...
by Jack Cotrone | Dec 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
This fact sheet gives an overview of the impacts of zebra and quagga mussels invasions in the Great Lakes
by Ceci Weibert | Dec 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
The goal of this study is to provide a socio-economic risk assessment of the presence of Zebra Mussel in Lake Winnipeg, the Red River, Nelson River and Cedar Lake. The specific objectives of the study are to: (i) provide estimates of the economic value generated by...
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