Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Membership Balance Plan

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Membership Balance Plan
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As stated in the Act, the role of the ANS Task Force is to develop and implement a Federal ANS program for waters in the United States that:
• Prevents the introduction and dispersal of ANS;
• Monitors, controls, and studies such species;
• Conducts research on methods to monitor, manage, control, and eradicate such species;
• Coordinates ANS programs and activities of ANS Task Force members and affected State agencies; and
• Educates and informs the general public and program stakeholders about the prevention, management, and control of these species.

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Invasive species
Aquatic animals
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