Introduction

Looking to dive deeper (pun intended) and learn more about aquatic invasive species (AIS) here in the Great Lakes? We’ve got you covered! This module is meant to give you a better understanding of:
•    What are invasive species and what harm do they cause?
•    How do AIS negatively affect the Great Lakes region?
•    What are methods of AIS spread and how can we mitigate them?
•    Finally, learn a bit more about the AIS that might be in your area. 


Unlike the Landing Blitz training, this module is here to help you learn and fill in any gaps you may not know. Already know a lot about zebra mussels? Skip that page! Only the first few pages of this module are applicable to you?  Completely fine!


To put this module together we reached out to our Landing Blitz partners to share all the wonderful educational content that different organizations have created. Which means you will hear from organizations all around the Great Lakes basin! Some of the videos may have overlapping content (you are going to hear why the Clean, Drain, Dry protocol is important quite a few times), but that is just because it is really important. By the end of the module, we hope you will be more comfortable engaging with the public about invasive species and feel confident in answering their questions. 


Let’s get started!