Developing a Citizen Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program for the Flathead Basin in Northwestern Montana for the Early Detection and Prevention of the Introduction of Zebra Mussels and Other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Date of Award

5-26-2010

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Applied Science

Organizational Unit

University College, Environmental Policy and Management

Disciplines

Environmental Policy & Mgmt

First Advisor

Steven Arnold

Keywords

Aquatic invasive species, Calcium levels, Equipment decontamination, Quagga mussels, Transport of aquatic invasive species, Volunteer monitors, Water quality, Zebra mussels

Abstract

Preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) like zebra and quagga mussels in the U.S. is a high priority. This Capstone demonstrates zebra and quagga mussels are of concern as aquatic invasive species and a volunteer monitoring and intervention program is an effective means for early detection of AIS. This Capstone developed an AIS citizen volunteer lake monitoring program consistent with other programs concerned about AIS prevention and early detection. This Capstone concludes implementing such a voluntary program will help reduce the spread of zebra and quagga mussels and will provide early detection information to appropriate agencies empowered with response actions if species are found.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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