The establishment and rapid spread and of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes poses many challenges for habitat managers, private landowners, researchers and other entities. Several local initiatives have been initiated to addressing Phragmites management in discrete geographic areas; however, there are few opportunities to communicate with others, share successes and challenges, and catch up on the latest research. Further, there is no comprehensive resource dedicated to Phragmites management and research in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Commission is partnering with the USGS – Great Lakes Science Center and Ducks Unlimited, to develop an interactive website and webinar series to encourage technology transfer, information sharing, and network building. The Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative will engage the natural resource community, provide resources and tools to improve collaboration and lead to more coordinated, efficient and strategic approaches to Phragmites management and restoration.
Introducing the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative
Author: H. Braun, Great Lakes Commission and K. Kowalski, U.S. Geological Survey
Year: 2012
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Type: Video, Webinar
Topic: Management, Outreach