This project would seek to identify key AIS program components and functions (e.g., coordination of programs and activities, law enforcement actions, outreach, local capacity, early detection and…

This project would seek to identify key AIS program components and functions (e.g., coordination of programs and activities, law enforcement actions, outreach, local capacity, early detection and rapid response activities, etc.) and the funding models sources that provide capacity and resources necessary to support these programs. Understanding the different models (both staff and funding) utilized by states and tribes to support their AIS program activities will allow jurisdictions to learn from one another in order to drive program improvements and allocation of resources.project goals and objectivesthe goal of this collaborative project is to understand how the various state and tribal AIS agencies organize their AIS management program staff capacity structure and the sources of funding used to support program activities. IT will address the following objectives:1. Identify key AIS program components and functions outputs: develop and define a set of program components based on interviews and a review of annual reports and other relevant materials host a virtual workshop for state and tribal agency staff to review the list of program components and functions, provide a space for discussion on needs, challenges, and success stories, and identify common needs across the basin that arent being adequately met on a consistent BASIS2. Summarize models of program structure and funding supportoutputs: a white paper and visual aids (e.g., maps, graphics, matrices, etc.) that summarize and discuss the AIS program structure and financial support of each participating jurisdictionproject activities and methodsproject team roles and responsibilitiesa project team comprised of representatives from great lakes states and tribes will oversee the project. The project team will have the following responsibilities: make decisions and guide implementation of project activities identify relevant organizations, staff, and funding sources to include in evaluation and provide input on and consent to project outputs. The GLC will administer the project, manage the award agreement with FWS, serve as secretariat to the project team, and implement project activities.