Ann Allert, Aaron Cupp, and Dr. Jim Stoeckel discuss recent laboratory and field studies on the development of chemical control strategies for invasive crayfish in the Great Lakes. This is the second of four Invasive Crayfish Collaborative webinars hosted by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.
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More on the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative (ICC):
Invasive crayfish pose a substantial threat to aquatic habitats in the Great Lakes Region because of their ability to reduce habitat quality and dramatically alter aquatic food webs. Currently, efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive crayfish consist largely of reducing the size of existing populations and encouraging people to refrain from releasing crayfish into new bodies of water. The ICC focuses on improving upon our collective management and outreach capabilities.
The ICC membership includes representatives of Great Lakes local, state and federal natural resource agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private businesses. These experts and stakeholders are working towards the region’s collective ability to manage and control invasive crayfish. To join the ICC, please contact InvasiveCrayfishCollaborative@gmail.com
