Aquatic Invasive Species Bureau Early Detection and Monitoring Program
Administering Entity: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP)
Entity Type(s): State
Water Resource: Lakes and Reservoirs, Other, Rivers, Springs, Streams, Wetlands
Primary Data Type(s): Biology, Habitat-Instream, Water Chemistry
Primary Watershed Monitoring Objective(s): Aquatic Invasive Species
Subbasins: Statewide
Aquatic Invasive Species Type: Asian clam, Brazilian elodea, Bullfrog, Curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, Flowering rush, Flowering rush Zebra or Quagga mussel, Fragrant waterlilly, Hydrilla, New Zealand Mudsnail, New Zealand mudsnail, Rusty crayfish, Waterfleas, Zebra or Quagga mussel, and more, fish, mammals, pathogens/parasites, various snail species
Counties: Statewide
Volunteers: yes
Contact Name: Craig McLane
Summary of Monitoring Objectives:
The FWP AIS Bureau conducts early detection surveys to detect new populations in a timely manner to eradicate or contain a population and prevent spread to other waters. It also tracks current distributions of aquatic invasive species across the state. Where feasible and funding is available, the Bureau works to eradicate and control problem populations. The AIS Bureau strives to collaborate with groups interested in sampling for aquatic invasive species and can help train them as well.
