A.l. METHODS 
We inventoried aquatic invasive species (AlS)-related management actions in all 
50 states to determine what information may be needed to allow AIS managers to consider and 
incorporate predicted global change impacts into their programs. For each state, we documented 
the status of AIS management plans, state programs and activities, climate change concerns, 
climate change actions, and research activities and needs. We reviewed publicly available 
documents, state agency publications, and online materials. For further clarification, when 
appropriate, staff from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI)-discussed AIS programs, research 
needs, and management strategies with AIS managers, scientists, and decision makers. Each 
state summary was sent to both state agency and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional 
staff for review and comment in November and December of 2006. Comments were vetted, and 
summaries finalized, in January 2007. Note—State plans generally refer to AIS as aquatic 
nuisance species or ANS. 
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