This one-day event will bring regional attention to aquatic invasive species introduction pathways. We strongly encourage anyone with an interest in the science and management of invasive species to attend this workshop.

In 2002, Maryland Sea Grant and the Chesapeake Bay Program conducted a workshop on developing management plans for specific invasive species. Six single-species management plan frameworks resulted from that meeting, all of which were subsequently adopted.

Seven years later, the Mid-Atlantic region has an important and timely opportunity to move beyond managing individual species and toward a more holistic approach -- managing the pathways or vectors for invasions.

Center for Great Lakes & Aquatic Science

The workshop will focus on preventing the introduction of non-native aquatic species through vector management. The workshop outcome will provide recommendations on strategies states, local governments, NGOs, legislatures, the Chesapeake Bay Program, the MAP, and other groups and individuals can pursue to manage vectors and prevent unwanted introductions of non-native species.

Please come to this workshop ready to participate and contribute to developing recommendations for advancing invasive species vector research and management.

Full details about the workshop are on this website under purpose, schedule, registration and hotel. Registration is limited to 80, so register early.

See you there!

The workshop is funded and organized by the Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species (MAP) and Maryland Sea Grant.