(free living and parasitic) organisms, release of organisms 
associated with pet industries or pest management practices, 
recreational boating, bait handling, water transport, and ornamental 
and landscape practices. 
See Illinois State Comprehensive Management Plan for Aquatic Nuisance Species 
(1999). 
A.14.4. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS 
(None reported.) 
A.14.5. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION USED 
(None reported.) 
A.14.6. RESEARCH NEEDS 
• Research on Asian carp is needed. IDNR needs a good understanding of their specific 
reproduction requirements, biomass and population estimates, preferred habitats, and the 
effects of competition with Great Lakes native fish. Officials would like to know how 
many invasive fish exist, their size, and where they are located, in order to better target 
them. 
• Examination of the consistencies and inconsistencies between different state laws is 
needed. Many state laws are changing and, if the National AIS Act is passed, it will be 
important to know what the states are all doing in this area. 
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