A.36. SUMMARY OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT IN OHIO 
A.36.1. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Ohio’s has a Comprehensive Management Plan for aquatic invasive species (AIS) 
management (publication date not available) (see Appendix B, State Aquatic Invasive Species 
Management Plan Summaries for a general description of the Plan). 
A.36.2. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Program, Ohio Department of Natural Resources 
(ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The Division conducts control efforts for Phragmites, 
purple loosestrife (including biocontrol), reed canary grass, and flowering rush on its 
wildlife areas statewide. The Division is also developing a comprehensive AIS Web 
page and operates a monitoring program to survey for new AIS introductions as well as 
existing populations. 
• Invasive Species Control and Management, ODNR, Division of Parks and 
Recreation. The Division engages in control of invasive species, including Phragmites, 
purple loosestrife, and milfoil. Control methods vary based on area, need, and funding 
and include herbicides for Phragmites and loosestrife (spraying Rodeo™ and mowing); 
disking certain dry areas to destroy roots and reseed with native marsh grasses; and water 
drawdown to flood out Phragmites (however, this can lead to invasions from exposed 
dirt). 
• Invasive species control in state preserves, ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and 
Preserves. The Division has management plans for each site. Each plan has a policy 
statement regarding treatment of problematic non-native flora. Guidelines call for 
manual removal, burning, and herbicide treatment. Plans also include provisions for 
monitoring and assessment to determine the extent of growth and nature of the 
disturbance. Plans are tailored to the specific preserve or area and prescribe the treatment 
appropriate for each species depending upon the habitat type, extent of invasion, and 
management goals for the area. 
A.36.3. CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS 
(None reported.) 
A.36.4. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS 
(None reported.) 
A.36.5. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION USED 
(None reported.) 
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