Identifying research in support of the management and control of dreissenid mussels in the western United States

• DOI: 10.3391/mbi.2023.14.3.05
• Publication Date: 2023-09-05T10:21:47Z
• Authors: Timothy Counihan; Lisa DeBruyckere; Stephen Bollens; Stephen Phillips; Theresa Thom; Barak Shemai

hosted a workshop to establish research priorities that support the implementation of action items listed in current invasive species management plan, Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) 2.0, are intended limit establishment spread quagga zebra mussels western United States.The focus was on developing for thematic areas addressed QZAP 2.0: 1) early detection monitoring, 2) prevention containment, 3) control management, 4) rapid response.In addition, were developed fifth area dreissenid mussel biology.Forty scientists participated two-day workshop.Prior workshop, participants asked review rank established previous version offer suggestions emerging priorities.During subject matter experts presented information describing knowledge associated with response, biology context strategies actions 2.0.The rankings then reviewed, revised list formed.The is by area.