• Zebra Mussel Educational Outreach and Monitoring, MDC, Policy Division. As part 
of the 100th Meridian Initiative, MDC conducts statewide outreach, including assistance 
to marine operators who inspect boats for zebra mussels, publication of articles about 
zebra mussels, supply of information at fairs, outdoor events, and hometown festivals. 
• Invasive Species Management Program, Missouri Department of Natural 
Resources, Division of State Parks. 
A.26.3. CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS 
• Missouri is concerned about the effects of climate change on invasive species in general. 
• The state is concerned about increased movement of AIS through interstate commerce 
and recreation. 
A.26.4. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS 
• Missouri has instituted Traveler Information Stations, boat ramp signs, and public-private 
partnerships address pathways. 
A.26.5. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION USED 
• Monitoring efforts to track zebra mussels are being implemented. 
• Discussions of markets for Asian carp as pet food, oil, consumption, and private use are 
increasing. 
• An ANS workshop on communication strategies for the 2007 North American Fish and 
Wildlife Conference in Portland, OR was developed. 
A.26.6. RESEARCH NEEDS 
• Information on the effects of crayfish on other aquatic species is needed. 
• Methods to control crayfish are needed. 
• Adequate monitoring and inventories in order to understand the full spectrum of 
biodiversity in streams are needed. 
• Monitoring in order to gauge changes and detect species as soon as they appear needs to 
be conducted. 
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