B.l. METHODS 
We reviewed state aquatic invasive species (AIS) management plans, where available, 
and assessed how the state addresses climate change specifically, as well as how they generally 
provide for adaptation of strategies and actions under changing conditions. There are a total of 
25 state plans, including 23 AlS-specific plans and 2 general invasive species management plans 
with a significant AIS focus. As noted in Appendix A, as of 2007, several other states currently 
are in the process of developing AIS management plans. State plans generally refer to AIS as 
aquatic nuisance species (ANS). To maintain consistency with state plan language, this 
appendix generally uses ANS as a synonym for AIS. State plans examined include the 
following: 
• Alaska ANS Management Plan 
• Arizona ANS Management Plan 
• Connecticut ANS Management Plan 
• Hawaii AIS Management Plan 
• Idaho Action Plan for Invasive Species 
• Illinois State Comprehensive Management Plan 
• Indiana ANS Management Plan 
• Iowa Plan for the Management of ANS in Iowa 
• Kansas ANS Management Plan 
• Louisiana State Management Plan for AIS in Louisiana 
• Maine Action Plan for Managing Invasive Aquatic Species 
• Massachusetts AIS Management Plan 
• Michigan ANS State Management Plan 
• Missouri ANS Management Plan 
• Montana ANS Management Plan 
• New York Non-indigenous Aquatic Species Comprehensive Management Plan 
• North Dakota ANS Management Plan 
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