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cooperative effort between local government, conservation 

 organizations, and recreational users to help protect and monitor 

 the rivers and to encourage the inclusion of ANS prevention and 

 control measures in management policy. 



The ANS Program elements target zebra mussels in addition to 

 other exotic species. Collectively these elements constitute a 

 Zebra Mussel Demonstration Program. As part of this 

 demonstration program, the Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing 

 a research and technology development program for the 

 environmentally sound control of zebra mussels in and around 

 public facilities. 



There are a number of other activities being conducted by the 

 Task Force that are not directly a part of the ANS Program but 

 contribute to its direction and implementation. The Task Force 

 was directed to convene a panel of Great Lakes representatives to 

 identify Great Lakes priorities, make recommendations to the Task 

 Force, and assist the Task Force in coordinating efforts in the 

 Great Lakes. A Great Lakes Panel (Panel) was officially convened 

 in the Fall of 1991. In addition to formulating a work plan for 

 the Great Lakes Basin, the Panel actively sponsors briefings and 

 dialogues among elected officials and policy makers and is 

 reviewing current management and- control initiatives in the 

 region. 



