7837

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7837
• Author: Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.
• Title: Report To Congress, Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations of the Intentional Introductions Policy Review.
• USFW Year: 1994.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
• Copyright Material: NO

SUMMARY
Section ] 207 of the Aquatic Nuisance Prevention
and Control Act charged the Task Force with
developing findings, conclusions, and recom-
mendations with respect to the intentional intro-
duction of nonindigenous aquatic species.
The Task Force has found that there are risks
associated with such introductions. Historically,
intentional introductions have been as likely as
unintentional introductions to create problems in
receiving ecosystems. The problems associated
with intentional introductions in the past ofter.
have been caused by inadequate knowledge
and/or review of introductions before they
occurred.
Given the nature of aquatic systems, control of
established species after introduction is, at best,
difficult. Recognizing this, the Task Force recom-
mendationsare directed toward education of
user groups and adequate review of introduc-
tionsbefore they occur. Such measures would
minimize the risks associated with introductions
of nonindigenous species. if implemented, ade-
quate authority for review of introductions
involving the Federal government already exists.
For introductions sponsored by State govern-
ments, the Task Force recommends a model
State code and interjurisdictional consultation.
For imports of species from outside the United
States, the establishment of a permitting system
is recommended.
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