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Lewis and Clark Evaluation What have we done and how’s it working out (so far)?

Lewis and Clark Evaluation What have we done and how’s it working out (so far)?. Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006 Funded by USFWS and BPA Coordinated by PSMFC First Efforts were directed in the Missouri Basin east Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the last 3 years

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Lewis and Clark Evaluation What have we done and how’s it working out (so far)?

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  1. Lewis and Clark EvaluationWhat have we done and how’s it working out (so far)? Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006 Funded by USFWS and BPA Coordinated by PSMFC First Efforts were directed in the Missouri Basin east Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the last 3 years Although the “hordes” of new “boat toting” westward travelers didn’t materialize, L/C proved to be an incredible opportunity for ANS education and outreach

  2. Did we take maximum advantage of that opportunity? I think so, and here’s why: The Missouri Basin Legacy • Working Group to coordinate ANS issues in the Missouri Basin • Annual ANS Coordination Meeting in the Basin • Annual Missouri Basin “River Watch” Newsletter • Outreach Partnership w/ 25 of the 54 Marina’s in the Missouri Basin • 8 New TIS facilities w/ 10+ year life expectancy in the Basin • Uniform and Basin-wide ANS Ramp Signs Created and 300+ Posted • Vastly increased number of monitoring stations established • Lots of ANS education and outreach opportunity for State Coordinators Stimulated by L/C Events and Activities • A much more informed public throughout the Basin W/ one more year to go!

  3. The Columbia Basin Legacy • Transformed and Energized Columbia Basin ANS Working Group • Annual Columbia River “Basin Watch” Newsletter • Working ANS Outreach Partnership with 100+ Marina, Resort, and Water-Dependant Business Throughout the Basin • 1 New TIS Facility w/ Long-term Viability • A Series of New ANS Signs and Banners Posted Throughout the Basin • An Expanded Number of ZM Monitoring Sites • A coordinated ANS Sign and Monitoring Database • A much More Informed Public as a Result of Education and Outreach Opportunities Stimulated by L/C Events and Activities W/ One More Year to Go!

  4. Lewis and Clark Spin-offs • More Complete Assessment of Monitoring Program Needs – New Veliger Sampling Emphasis, Protocol and Possible Processing Lab @ PSU • Development of New Western States ANS Watercraft Inspection Training Program for Boating Law Enforcement Professionals • Vastly Increased Boater Survey Data From all Western States • Zebra Mussel Economic Impact Study for the Columbia River • Columbia Basin Rapid Response Plan • More State ANS Plans Completed and Approved • Increased Agency Coordination, Awareness and Cooperation on ANS Issues • TIS/Highway Sign Evaluation Study and Results • ANS HAACP Training For Many State and Federal Facilities • Loads of New and Re-printed ANS Publications • And, On and On and On

  5. So, How do you see it? Agree? Disagree? I’d give it an over-all grade of “B” How about You?

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