We reviewed state aquatic invasive species (AIS) management plans, where available, 
and assessed how they address climate change specifically, as well as how they provide 
generally for adaptation of management strategies and actions under changing conditions. In 
total, we reviewed 25 state plans, including 23 AlS-specific plans and 2 general invasive species 
management plans with a significant AIS focus. Categories of assessment include the following: 
(1) How the plan addresses potential impacts resulting from climate change 
(2) How the plan demonstrates capacity to adapt to changing conditions 
(3) How the plan provides monitoring strategies 
(4) Whether and to what extent the plan provides for periodic revision and update 
(5) Whether and to what extent the plan describes funding sources/strategies for plan 
implementation 
The sections below correspond to each assessment category, followed by a section 
presenting each state plan’s summary score and rank among assessed states. 
D-2 
