A.27.4. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS 
(None reported.) 
A.27.5. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION USED 
• Montana’s aquatic invasive species (AIS) program researched the effectiveness of ANS 
Program outreach tools. 
• The state’s AIS program completed a specific study in 2006 to examine the effectiveness 
of Traveler Information Systems on public outreach. 
• Montana’s AIS program is conducting surveys annually to identify transport patterns 
within the state in order to help identify bodies of water at highest risk of introduction. 
A.27.6. RESEARCH NEEDS 
• Montana needs to undertake risk assessments for the establishment of other aquatic 
invasives within the state. The state should determine which bodies of water are at 
highest risk of establishment and which species are most likely to become established. 
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