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Contents

Executive Summary

  1. Introduction
  2. Background Information
    1. How Many Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Are There In The Great Lakes?
    2. How Are Nonindigenous Species Getting Into The Great Lakes?
    3. Where Are These Organisms (Species) Coming From?
    4. What Effect Are These Organisms Having On The Great Lakes?
  3. Issues and Priorities
    1. Prevention - The #1 Priority
    2. Identification and Management of Other Vectors
    3. Interdiction
    4. Control and Eradication
    5. Rapid Response vs. Rapid Scientific Assessment
    6. Regional Cooperation
    7. International Cooperation
  4. Conclusions and Recommendations
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. References

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