The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded a $348,798 Project Grant under the Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes program (CFDA 15.805) to South Dakota State University (SDSU). The grant funds a 3-year research project examining social, ecological, and economic aspects of managing aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Key activities include compiling AIS invasion records, surveying state agencies on prevention methods and barriers, and conducting stakeholder interviews. The project aims to provide recommendations to improve coordination and resource allocation for AIS prevention across the region. Anticipated outcomes include regional or national actions to reduce AIS introduction risks, open access publications, public webinars, and an interactive mapping tool to share research findings. The intended beneficiaries include state natural resource agencies, federal invasive species managers, and the general public affected by AIS.
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