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Aquatic Invasive Species Overview November 21, 2007 Council Chair Governor Doyle's letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service calling for the listing of all bighead carp under the Lacey Act July 18, 2007 Council Chair Governor Doyle's letter (example) to encourage Congressional action to curb flow of AIS March 1, 2007 Council Chair Governor Doyle's letter (example) to sponsors and cosponsors of Asian Carp Barrier Legislation October 12, 2006 Council Chair Governor Doyle's letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endorsing the proposed rule to list silver carp under the Lacey Act January 11, 2006 Council Chair Governor Doyle's letter to the Great Lakes Congressional Delegation regarding the Asian carp barrier September 12, 2005 Governors' comments on S. 363 May 6, 2005 Council Co-Chair comments on U.S. Coast Guard "No Ballast On Board" (NOBOB) Regulations October 7, 2004 Great Lakes Governors applaud Congressional Action to help keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes September 28, 2004 Council Co-Chairs' letter to Congress in support of Carp Barrier Authorizing Language September 17, 2004 Council Co-Chairs' letter to Administrator Leavitt asking for assistance on near term issues, including the securing of funding for the Carp Barrier July 16, 2004 Council Co-Chairs' letter to Administrator Leavitt asking for assistance to secure Carp Barrier funding March 3, 2004 DeBeaussaert Great Lakes Day Speech November 14, 2003 Governor Taft's letter in support of NAISA legislation

Aquatic Invasive Species

Overview

The Council of Great Lakes Governors launched the Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force in 2001. The goal of this Task Force is to stop the further introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the Great Lakes--one of the Governors’ nine priorities for Great Lakes restoration and protection. Since its inception, the Task Force has coordinated State efforts to combat AIS through advocacy, coordination and the identification of best practices.

The Task Force has spearheaded efforts to build regional support for a consistent federal strategy to combat AIS. Toward this end, the Task Force has advocated for the reauthorization of the National Aquatic Invasive Species Act.

The Task Force also continues to lead efforts to combat known AIS including the Asian carp that threaten to enter the Great Lakes Basin. Recently, the Task Force spearheaded efforts to fund the construction of a permanent dispersal barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Task Force members have also been on the front lines in supporting full federal funding for the construction, maintenance and operation of the barrier.

The Task Force has been charged to assist the Great Lakes’ Governors’ Priorities Initiative in the development of the AIS component of the Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Strategy. It is recognized that AIS prevention and control is central to ecosystem health and that a regional strategy is needed.

The Task Force continues to identify options for how the Governors and Premiers can best arrest the introduction and spread of AIS within the region. Toward this end, the Task Force has researched various treatment technologies for addressing transmission through ballast water on ships. The Task Force continues to investigate promising management techniques and technologies to identify best practices that can be quickly deployed.

 
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