The document summarizes action items from a workshop on minimizing the spread of invasive mussels through watercraft movements. Key action items at the federal/national level include listing mussels as injurious under the Lacey Act, expanding regulations to include movement of watercraft onto and off federal lands, and developing consistent messaging across regions. At the regional level, action items focus on improving communication, developing standard protocols, and increasing border protection. At the state level, priorities include educating lawmakers and increasing decontamination infrastructure. Local-level items include exploring small business loans to support private decontamination efforts.

1. Legal and Regulatory Efforts to Minimize Expansion
of Invasive Mussels through Watercraft Movements – a
Co-Learning Workshop
August 22-23, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona

2. Action Items: Federal/National
 List Dreissena mussels as injurious [FWS vs. legislative champion]
 Work with national boat/rec/fish assoc. to champion efforts [regional comm.
w/ national grps]
 Define roles and responsibilities [ANSTF members]
 Inform/educate decision makers [All, use multiple/existing forums:
PNWER, WAFWA, WGA] (see also: collate impact and estimated impact #/$ -
region)
 NISA reauthorization [All, need legislative champion]
 Fed regulations ->broaden scope to include mvmt onto and off of federal
lands/waters [Craig Martin FWS and Lori Williams]
 NPS model regs based on Lacey Act language for prevention/containment
[NPS]
 Decontamination and containment programs/efforts expanded to include mid-
west and great lakes (brainstorm ways to connect with other regions) (see next)
 Develop messaging with midwest/great lakes -> make it an all inclusive AIS
message focused on pathway!
 Follow up session at NISAW[Lori Williams]

3. Action Items: Regional
 Enhance and improve communication -> boat mvmt, reporting, inspection db
[FWS lead w/ state coop.]
 Develop/improve standard protocols for minimum inspection and
decontamination (goal: reciprocity) [UMPS + Colorado @PSMFC]
 Develop standard definitions [ISAC via Bob Wiltshire]
 Collate impacts data/$$ estimates [All, start w/ aquaticnuisance.org]
 Define roles and responsibilities [WAFWA, WRP, etc.]
 Develop “model” act or AIS language [SG Law Center]
 Smart phone app for inspection and Clean Drain Dry
 Analyze and compare (chart) fines/violations across western region [Paula]
 Explore sharing of wildlife violation data across states for AIS violations, pot.
for a compact ex: revoking lic across states
 Increase international border protection participation [PNWER]
 “Summit” with/for state legislator assoc in the west
 Standardize boat stickers/bands etc. across regions

4. Action Items: State
 Inform/educate decision makers [All, national and regional
assoc. of state lawmakers]
 Increase decontamination info and ability (infrastructure)
at all water bodies [?] start w/ high risk
 Review authorities and roles and compare to model
auth/law to identify areas where gaps can be addressed [ea
State]
 Explore tiered fine strategy (for repeat offenders)
 Report fouled boats campaign(s) (see it, report it) [state
and/or regional, 877 STOP ANS, Stop Aq Hitchhikers] with
App option
 Boating education material (AIS inclusion is at risk)

5. Action Items: Local
 Small business loans to develop private industry efforts
(esp. in remote locations) that can help with decon etc.
[National Invasive Species Council]