DRAFT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
The draft Indiana Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Plan includes an introduction to aquatic exotic species issues, regulations, and a strategic implementation section with goals, actions, tasks, and subtasks. Approximately 180 tasks and subtasks are listed under each of 32 strategic actions. The information for this section was derived from a number of agency meetings, a public meeting on April 15, and interviews with 43 stakeholders. The list of project reviewers totals over 120 individuals who represent industries, agencies, and organizations with an interest in aquatic nuisance species management.
The draft management actions are available for public review and comment. The DNR and project facilitators, D.J. Case and Associates, would like to know what tasks should be modified, eliminated or added, and which tasks should be highest priority for the next five-year planning cycle.
Comments may be submitted in person at the second public meeting for the project on July 29, 2003, from 10am to 4pm at The Garrison Conference Center near Fort Harrison State Park on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana, or by sending comments to the project facilitators at:
Gwen White, Ph.D.
D.J. Case & Associates
3924 N. New Jersey St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205-2635
TX/FX 317-931-0908 (call ahead before faxing)
Email: gwen@djcase.com
