Classroom Guidelines for Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Classroom Guidelines for Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
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These guidelines support the bi-national Habitattitude* education campaign, which promotes ethical and humane treatment of organisms and alternatives for preventing the release of organisms into the environment through reuse and resale of live organisms, and proper disposal. The guidelines are also meant to comply with federal, state/provincial, tribal, and local regulations concerning possession or transport of AIS.

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Education
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water background with ANS Task Force three circles with a fish, mussel, and plant
Aquatic Nuisance Species are organisms that produce harmful impacts on aquatic ecosystems or activities or dependent on these ecosystems such as agricultural, aquacultural, or recreation. ANS may occur in freshwater, estuarine, and marine waters and are one of the most significant threats to waters...
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Invasive species