The Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species supports research, outreach, education and management project that support our mission. Each year, the panel releases a call for a request for proposals for new projects. Below is a list of projects that have been funded since 2012.
Featured Project
An Analysis of the Recreational Angler Vector and Associated Pathways to aid in the Prevention of Invasive Species Introductions in Mid-Atlantic Waterways
Photo Credit: EPA
Using environmental DNA to detect early stages of the invasion of a destructive freshwater snail
Photo Credit: Dr. Ed Levri, Pennsylvania State University
The use of Environmental DNA (eDNA) to Detect the Emergent Infectious Pathogens in Amphibian Populations
Photo Credit: Dr. James Julian, Pennsylvania State University
Economic Analysis of AIS Risk and Risk Reduction in the Bloodworm Trade
Photo Credit: Amy Fowler, SERC
Training and Evaluation of Dogs for Early Detection of Nutria (Myocastor coypus)
Photo Credit: Todd Engelmeyer, DGIF
Mid-Atlantic Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species
Photo Credit: Sara Stahlman, Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Characterizing the Invasive New Zealand Mud Population in Central Pennsylvania
Photo Credit: Edward Levri, The Pennsylvania State University
Invasive Species: From the Hudson River to your Classroom
Photo Credit: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
International Conference on the invasive alga Didymosphenia geminata
Photo Credit: Invasive Species Action Network
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: An invasive species toolkit for educators
Photo Credit: Maryland DNR
