Specialty(ies):

Aquatic exotics

Purpose:

To determine the presence or absence of each invasive species and quantify levels of infestations.

Subject Area(s):

Exotics/Invasive Species

Data Type(s) Collected:

Population Status
Distribution and Range
GIS mapping/monitoring
Biological parameters

# of Volunteers:

>300

Hours/Volunteer/Year:

25-30

Volunteer Services:

Training sessions for new volunteers
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Staff consultation with individual monitors
Links to websites of other programs
Other publications
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Conferences

Accepting New Volunteers?

Yes