The Impact Of Aquatic Invasive Species On The Great Lakes
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The Impact of Aquatic Invasive Species on the Great Lakes
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Aquatic pests |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105050463459 |
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Great Lakes Shipping Trade and Aquatic Invasive Species
Author | : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the St. Lawrence Seaway:Options to Eliminate Introduction of Nonindigenous Species into the Great Lakes, Phase 2 |
Publsiher | : Transportation Research Board |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2008-09-18 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822037280328 |
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The Laurentian Great Lakes are the largest unfrozen reservoir of freshwater on earth, accounting for almost one-fifth of the worlds fresh surface water. They are vital to the economy of the Great Lakes region and to the quality of life of its residents, providing drinking water for more than 33 million people in Canada and the United States, supplying hydroelectric power, supporting industries, providing waterborne transportation, and offering a variety of recreational opportunities. Human activities have, however, imposed stresses on the Great Lakes basins ecological integrity, and one of these stresses the introduction of nonindigenous species of animals and plants is the focus of this report. The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 provided a route into the Great Lakes not only for international maritime trade but also for aquatic invasive species (AIS) carried in the ballast water needed by ships to operate safely. Ships ballast water is not the only vector by which AIS enter the Great Lakes, but it has accounted for 55 to 70 percent of reported AIS introductions since 1959, including that of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha).
Invaders of the Great Lakes
Author | : Karen R. Hollingsworth |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1591937701 |
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Invasive species have invaded the Great Lakes. They are poised to invade thousands of lakes, rivers and streams. Learn how to stop them.
Lake Invaders
Author | : William Rapai |
Publsiher | : Wayne State University Press |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2016-04-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780814341254 |
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There are more than 180 exotic species in the Great Lakes. Some, such as green algae, the Asian tapeworm, and the suckermouth minnow, have had little or no impact so far. But a handful of others—sea lamprey, alewife, round goby, quagga mussel, zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil, spiny water flea, and rusty crayfish—have conducted an all-out assault on the Great Lakes and are winning the battle. In Lake Invaders: Invasive Species and the Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes, William Rapai focuses on the impact of these invasives. Chapters delve into the ecological and economic damage that has occurred and is still occurring and explore educational efforts and policies designed to prevent new introductions into the Great Lakes. Rapai begins with a brief biological and geological history of the Great Lakes. He then examines the history of the Great Lakes from a human dimension, with the construction of the Erie Canal and Welland Canal, opening the doors to an ecosystem that had previously been isolated. The seven chapters that follow each feature a different invasive species, with information about its arrival and impact, including a larger story of ballast water, control efforts, and a forward–thinking shift to prevention. Rapai includes the perspectives of the many scientists, activists, politicians, commercial fishermen, educators, and boaters he interviewed in the course of his research. The final chapter focuses on the stories of the largely unnoticed and unrecognized advocates who have committed themselves to slowing, stopping, and reversing the invasion and keeping the lakes resilient enough to absorb the inevitable attacks to come. Rapai makes a strong case for what is at stake with the growing number of invasive species in the lakes. He examines new policies and the tradeoffs that must be weighed, and ends with an inspired call for action. Although this volume tackles complex ecological, economical, and political issues, it does so in a balanced, lively, and very accessible way. Those interested in the history and future of the Great Lakes region, invasive species, environmental policy making, and ecology will enjoy this informative and thought-provoking volume.
Invaders of the Great Lakes
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Adventure Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Great Lakes Region (North America) |
ISBN | : 1591932920 |
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This handy book spotlights 39 Great Lakes invaders poised to invade thousands of inland lakes. It details how they live, grow, reproduce and spread. Armed with this knowledge, you can help protect lakes and streams, keeping your favorite spots safe.
The Impact of Aquatic Invasive Species on the Great Lakes
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 540 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Aquatic pests |
ISBN | : MINN:31951D023703917 |
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Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
Author | : United States. Great Lakes Basin Commission |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Water use |
ISBN | : MINN:31951D00372965Q |
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Protecting our Great Lakes
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Ballast water |
ISBN | : PSU:000059285687 |
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