Aquatic Invasive Species--A Handbook for Education Efforts
Comprehensive handbook that covers all aspects of invasive species education. Eight chapters highlight the National Perspective, Wisconsin Statewide Programs, Designing Educational Programs, Case Studies-Citizens Taking Action, Species Specific Information, and Steps to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species.
A comprehensive list of aquatic invasive species resources are also available at the site listed above and on the CD that accompanies the handbook. You may get the CD by contacting Mandy Beall.
Stop Exotics, Clean Your Boat
Self-Help Lake Monitoring program. Video looks at ways we can work together
to slow the spread of Eurasian Watermilfoil and zebra mussels. Contact Mandy
Beall, DNR invasive species outreach coordinator, WI DNR, P.O. Box 7921,
Madison, WI 53707-7921, (608) 267-3531.
Alien Ocean
Zebra mussels from the Black Sea. Green crabs from the Baltic Sea. How did
they get here and what impacts do they have on our waters? Alien Ocean tells the
dramatic story of scallop fishermen, cargo ship captains, pilots and the
scientists who are pioneering a new field called invasion ecology. Produced by
the Maryland Sea Grant Program. 1998. Contact: MD Sea Grant
(301) 403-4220. Cost: $24.95.
Aquatic Invaders
Cutting Edge Technology Report shares the threats and challenges aquatic
invaders have on our nation's ecosystems. Provides an overview of the problem,
including highlighted segments on Chinese mitten crabs, European green crabs,
zebra mussels, and sea lampreys. Produced by the Information Television Network.
2000. Contact: Doug Jensen, MN Sea Grant (218) 726-8712.
Cost: $5.
Aquatic Exotics
Video takes a Bill Nye the Science Guy™ approach to aquatic invasive species.
This 22-minute video, designed for elementary and middle school students, is in
the Exotic Aquatics Traveling Trunk.
Produced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 1995. Contact: MN
DNR: Publications Dept. (651) 296-2835. Cost: Free
to school libraries; $10 for additional copies.
Stop Exotics: Clean Your Boat
Eleven-minute video featuring John Ratzenberger ('Cliff' from TV show,
Cheers). The video explores steps boaters, sailors and personal watercraft users
can take in order to prevent the spread of exotic plants and animals.
Produced by the Minnesota Sea Grant Program. 2000. Contact: Doug Jensen, MN Sea
Grant (218) 726-8712. Cost: $10.
You Ought To Tell Somebody! Dealing with Aquatic Invasive
Species
Twenty-three minute video provides an overview on aquatic invasive species,
as well as the identification and natural history behind one significant new
threat, the Chinese mitten crab.
Produced by the Oregon Sea Grant Program. 2001. Contact: Paul Heimowitz, OR Sea
Grant (503) 722-6718. Cost: $18.95 + 3.95 (postage).
Zebra Mussels: Lessons Learned in the Great Lakes Region
Control, Biology, Spread and Impact, and Outreach Tools Set of four videos
may be purchased together or individually. Control takes a look at the
comprehensive monitoring and control techniques for industrial and municipal
facilities. Biology provides an overview of the basic biology, including
physical characteristics, life cycle, and reproductive behavior. Spread and
Impact explores the zebra mussel's spread and distribution, as well as the
resulting ecological and social impacts in the Great Lakes. Outreach Tools
explores educational resource materials developed by Sea Grant, suitable for the
classroom.
Produced by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program in collaboration with the
Purdue University Ag Comm Service. 1998. Contact: IL-IN Sea Grant,
Administration (217) 333-6444 or Outreach (765) 494-3573. Cost: $20 for video
set or $7.50 each.