C.l. METHODS 
We reviewed regional aquatic invasive species (AIS) management plans, where available, 
and assessed how regional AIS panels address climate change specifically, as well as how they 
generally provide for adaptation of strategies and actions under changing conditions. There are a 
total of seven regional plans. Several regional plans refer to AIS as aquatic nuisance species 
(ANS). To maintain consistency with regional plan language, this appendix generally uses ANS 
as a synonym for AIS. Regional plans examined include the following: 
• Great Lakes Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-indigenous Aquatic 
Nuisance Species 
• Gulf of Mexico Aquatic Nuisance Species in the Gulf of Mexico: A Guide for Future 
Action by the Gulf of Mexico Regional Panel and the Gulf States 
• Lake Champlain Basin Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan 
• Midwest Region Aquatic Nuisance Species Action Plan 
• Northeast Region Aquatic Nuisance Species Action Plan 
• Southeast Region Aquatic Nuisance Species Action Plan 
• Western Region Aquatic Nuisance Species Action Plan 
The following summaries also include ways to incorporate climate considerations and 
adaptive management procedures into individual plan goals and strategies when revising the 
action plans. 
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