Slowing Aquatic Invasives in 2019: NY Sea Grant Watercraft Inspection Webinar Series Starts January 17
Newark, N.Y.; December 17, 2018.
The 2019 edition of the Watercraft Inspection Program Leader educational
webinar series developed by New York Sea Grant and featuring coastal science
and AIS specialists begins on January 17, 2019 and will connect participants from
across New York State and multiple states.
Four sessions will address issues
associated with recreational boating as a key pathway in the spread of aquatic
invasive species (AIS), making watercraft inspection a critical contributor to
limiting the spread of AIS among the more than 7,000 lakes, ponds and rivers in
New York state and waters elsewhere.
Participants can join any or all of the one-hour-long,
free-access webinars available from 10 am to 11 am. Register at https://goo.gl/QzjodX. For more information, contact New York Sea Grant at 315-331-8415,
www.nyseagrant.org/watercraftinspection.
“Watercraft inspection and the associated steward programs
are critical components in protecting aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
This webinar series brings program leaders together in an educational forum to
learn from respected experts and to share their own valuable experiences,” said
Mary Austerman, Community Development Specialist with New York Sea Grant, Newark, N.Y. Austerman is the author of the New York State Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Handbook.
The 2019 New York Sea Grant Watercraft Inspection Program Leader
Webinar Series schedule is as follows:
·
January
17: Applying Behavioral Psychology to Stop AIS: Learn the fundamentals
of creating behavior change through simple and proven methods of applied
behavioral psychology. Presenter: Ken Donnelly, president, Beyond Attitude
Consulting;
·
January
24: NY Watercraft Inspection
Steward Program Application 2018 Data Overview: Methods, Statistics, Analysis: Learn
the latest information about a real-time data collection tool launched in New
York State in 2017 to track and analyze AIS trends to aid prevention, education
and response statewide. Presenters: Cathy McGlynn, Ph.D., Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation; and John Marino, GIS Applications Developer, and Forest
Swaciak, Intern, New York Natural Heritage Program iMapInvasives Project Team;
·
January
31: Assessing the Risk of Future Aquatic Invasive Species Establishment in a
Changing World: Using projected changes to
temperatures and precipitation patterns in Pennsylvania as new and complex
challenges to those working in aquatic invasive species management, learn a
process for assessing the risk of new AIS establishment under these climate
scenarios and species that have already become threats. Presenter: Sara
Stahlman, Extension Leader, Pennsylvania Sea Grant; and
. February
7: Dealing with the Public: Handling Harassment and Other Issues: Learn how training, awareness, and strong support from management serve
as critical tools to keep watershed stewards safe throughout the boating
season. Presenter: Sue O’Reilly, Data Manager, Adirondack Watershed Institute
at Paul Smith’s College.
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