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Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark Evaluation Evaluation What have we done and how’s it working What have we done and how’s it working out (so far)? out (so far)? Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006 Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006 Funded by USFWS and BPA Funded by USFWS and BPA Coordinated by PSMFC Coordinated by PSMFC First Efforts were directed in the First Efforts were directed in the Missouri Basin east Missouri Basin east Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the last 3 years last 3 years Although the “hordes” of new “boat Although the “hordes” of new “boat toting” westward travelers didn’t toting” westward travelers didn’t materialize, L/C proved to be an materialize, L/C proved to be an incredible opportunity for ANS education incredible opportunity for ANS education and outreach and outreach
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Lewis and Clark Evaluation What have we done and how’s it working out (so far)?. Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006 Funded by USFWS and BPA Coordinated by PSMFC First Efforts were directed in the Missouri Basin east Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the last 3 years - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Lewis and Clark EvaluationLewis and Clark EvaluationWhat have we done and how’s it working out (so What have we done and how’s it working out (so
far)?far)?
Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006Began in 2002 and will wrap-up in 2006
Funded by USFWS and BPAFunded by USFWS and BPA
Coordinated by PSMFCCoordinated by PSMFC
First Efforts were directed in the Missouri Basin First Efforts were directed in the Missouri Basin easteast
Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the last Emphasis on the Columbia Basin east the last 3 years3 years
Although the “hordes” of new “boat toting” Although the “hordes” of new “boat toting” westward travelers didn’t materialize, L/C westward travelers didn’t materialize, L/C proved to be an incredible opportunity for ANS proved to be an incredible opportunity for ANS education and outreacheducation and outreach
Did we take maximum advantage of that Did we take maximum advantage of that opportunity?opportunity?
I think so, and here’s why:I think so, and here’s why:
The Missouri Basin LegacyThe Missouri Basin Legacy
Working Group to coordinate ANS issues in the Missouri Basin Working Group to coordinate ANS issues in the Missouri Basin Annual ANS Coordination Meeting in the Basin Annual ANS Coordination Meeting in the Basin Annual Missouri Basin “River Watch” Newsletter Annual Missouri Basin “River Watch” Newsletter Outreach Partnership w/ 25 of the 54 Marina’s in the Missouri Outreach Partnership w/ 25 of the 54 Marina’s in the Missouri
BasinBasin 8 New TIS facilities w/ 10+ year life expectancy in the Basin8 New TIS facilities w/ 10+ year life expectancy in the Basin Uniform and Basin-wide ANS Ramp Signs Created and 300+ Uniform and Basin-wide ANS Ramp Signs Created and 300+
PostedPosted Vastly increased number of monitoring stations establishedVastly increased number of monitoring stations established Lots of ANS education and outreach opportunity for State Lots of ANS education and outreach opportunity for State
CoordinatorsCoordinators Stimulated by L/C Events and Activities Stimulated by L/C Events and Activities A much more informed public throughout the BasinA much more informed public throughout the Basin
W/ one more year to go!W/ one more year to go!
The Columbia Basin LegacyThe Columbia Basin Legacy
Transformed and Energized Columbia Basin ANS Working Transformed and Energized Columbia Basin ANS Working GroupGroup
Annual Columbia River “Basin Watch” NewsletterAnnual Columbia River “Basin Watch” Newsletter Working ANS Outreach Partnership with 100+ Marina, Resort, Working ANS Outreach Partnership with 100+ Marina, Resort,
and Water-Dependant Business Throughout the Basinand Water-Dependant Business Throughout the Basin 1 New TIS Facility w/ Long-term Viability1 New TIS Facility w/ Long-term Viability A Series of New ANS Signs and Banners Posted Throughout A Series of New ANS Signs and Banners Posted Throughout
the Basinthe Basin An Expanded Number of ZM Monitoring Sites An Expanded Number of ZM Monitoring Sites A coordinated ANS Sign and Monitoring DatabaseA coordinated ANS Sign and Monitoring Database A much More Informed Public as a Result of Education and A much More Informed Public as a Result of Education and
Outreach Opportunities Stimulated by L/C Events and Outreach Opportunities Stimulated by L/C Events and ActivitiesActivities
W/ One More Year to Go!W/ One More Year to Go!
Lewis and Clark Spin-offsLewis and Clark Spin-offs
More Complete Assessment of Monitoring Program Needs – More Complete Assessment of Monitoring Program Needs – New Veliger Sampling Emphasis, Protocol and Possible New Veliger Sampling Emphasis, Protocol and Possible Processing Lab @ PSUProcessing Lab @ PSU
Development of New Western States ANS Watercraft Development of New Western States ANS Watercraft Inspection Training Program for Boating Law Enforcement Inspection Training Program for Boating Law Enforcement ProfessionalsProfessionals
Vastly Increased Boater Survey Data From all Western Vastly Increased Boater Survey Data From all Western StatesStates
Zebra Mussel Economic Impact Study for the Columbia RiverZebra Mussel Economic Impact Study for the Columbia River Columbia Basin Rapid Response PlanColumbia Basin Rapid Response Plan More State ANS Plans Completed and ApprovedMore State ANS Plans Completed and Approved Increased Agency Coordination, Awareness and Cooperation Increased Agency Coordination, Awareness and Cooperation
on ANS Issueson ANS Issues TIS/Highway Sign Evaluation Study and ResultsTIS/Highway Sign Evaluation Study and Results ANS HAACP Training For Many State and Federal FacilitiesANS HAACP Training For Many State and Federal Facilities Loads of New and Re-printed ANS PublicationsLoads of New and Re-printed ANS Publications And, On and On and OnAnd, On and On and On
So, How do you see it? Agree? So, How do you see it? Agree? Disagree?Disagree?
I’d give it an over-all grade of “I’d give it an over-all grade of “BB””
How about You?How about You?
