Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Invasive Species and Implications for Management and Research (PowerPoint presentation)

Authors

Britta Bierwagen, Global Change Research Program National Center for Environmental Assessment Office of Research & Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Roxanne Thomas, Environmental Law Institute
Kathryn Mengerink, Environmental Law Institute
Austin Kane, Environmental Law Institute

Date of this Version

11-2007

Comments

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Fall Meeting, November, 2007

Abstract

Contents:
Five Key Lessons from Report
Climate Change Effects on Aquatic Ecosystems
Climate Change Effects on Aquatic Invasive Species may…
Other stressors may…
Why focus on AIS?
This Report Includes
Report Process
Climate Change & Invasion Pathway
Climate Change & Interacting Stressors
AIS Management Activities
State Managers’ Reported Concerns
Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change
Accounting for Changing Conditions
Information & Research Needs
Research Recommendations
Possible Next Steps
On-going Activities