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ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ZEBRA MUSSEL AND OTHER INTRODUCED AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES
Citation:
Yount, J. ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ZEBRA MUSSEL AND OTHER INTRODUCED AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/3-91/003 (NTIS PB91148338), 1991.
Description:
This report presents the content of presentations and discussions held over 2 1/2 days in a plenary session and in working groups at the Environmental Protection Agency's introduced Species Workshop held in Saginaw, Michigan on Sept 26-28, 1990. he purpose of the workshop was to renew and evaluate existing information on the ecology and management of introduced aquatic nuisance species, with a particular emphasis on the zebra mussel (Dreissna polymorpha), and make recommendations on how to extend our knowledge and understanding in critical areas. he first day of the workshop consisted of a public session. n this session, a series of formal presentations were made by invited experts on the biology and ecology of introduced species, and on their sources, prevention and management. peakers were asked to provide extended abstracts of their presentations, which are included here in Appendix A. wo of the speakers, from the Soviet Union, submitted their entire manuscripts. ather than attempt to abstract these manuscripts, they are included, with minor editing, as submitted. he following 1 1/2 days were devoted to discussions among invited participants. Although the range of expertise available to the workshop discussions was extensive, was not exhaustive, and the time was not long enough to allow for detailed discussions of scientific, technical, or institutional knowledge. herefore the report should be read as an overview of current knowledge and concerns. ore importantly, the assembled wisdom of the workshop participants generated insights and recommendations with respect to research needs, management options, information coordination, and potential policy and legislation. he discussions from each working group are presented in the relevant sections. ecommendations are presented in the introductory section.