Aquatic Invasive Species App Training

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are found in nearly every watershed in Pennsylvania. Species such as fish, plants, reptiles, and even algae or pathogens can be considered AIS. They are often unknowingly spread from one water body to another through outdoor activities like boating or fishing, or by the release of aquarium pets. Once established, eradicating them can be burdensome and extraordinarily expensive.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant works throughout the Commonwealth on AIS issues, serves on the Governor’s Invasive Species Council, trains natural resource managers, and develops and distributes tools like the "PA AIS" app, to educate and prevent the spread of AIS.
The “PA AIS” app helps users learn more about commonly found aquatic invasive species and offers tools to accurately identify them in real time. Users can also notify state conservation officials of the suspected species, location, and severity of the infestation right from the app. This real time notification gives officials the details needed to investigate the sighting and begin remediation planning.
This hour-long interactive webinar provides a crash course in downloading and using the application, key features, how to properly report new finds, and what happens after a report is received. Become an active part of the solution to preventing the spread of AIS in Pennsylvania!