September
10, 2012
Protecting
Illinois’ natural areas and waterbodies requires your help. Now is your chance
to voice your opinion and help shape statewide education and outreach efforts
to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Illinois-Indiana
Sea Grant (IISG) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) are conducting
focus groups in Glencoe(Sept 26th) and Peoria (Sept 27th)
with aquarium hobbyists and water gardeners. The two-hour meetings will occur
between 6 and 8 pm on these evenings. A small monetary compensation for
participation will be provided.
AIS can
easily be released into the environment by aquarium and water garden hobbyists. The goals
of this discussion are to learn what you think about practices to reduce the
spread of AIS and to help design future campaigns that speak to the people of
Illinois.
To
register for one
of these meetings, please contact Erin Seekamp by phone at (919) 513-7407 or
email at erin_seekamp@ncsu.edu.The specific meeting location
will be disclosed upon registration.
IISG
is one of 32 programs nationwide that address a number of coastal issues
through research, education and outreach. The program is committed to informing
the public about the problems posed by AIS as well as how to prevent their
spread. Dr. Erin Seekamp is a faculty member and researcher in the Department
of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM), College of Natural
Resources, NCSU. PRTM is a national leader in research and extension activities
- dedicated to finding real solutions for real problems and transferring that
knowledge to help communities and people thrive.
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