Index

Related Links and Resources

Numerous resources and contacts are utilized at the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs. They provide valuable information about lakes in general and aquatic species specifically. Below is a growing list of links that we hope you will find useful.

General Lake Information

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Lake Associations

Oregon Lakes Association
http://www.oregonlakes.org
To promote the understanding, protection, and thoughtful management of lake and watershed ecosystems in Oregon.

Garrison Lake Restoration Committee
http://www.garrisonlake.org/

Preservation Association of Devils Lake
http://www.devilslakeor.us

Devils Lake Water Improvement District
http://www.DLWID.org

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Professional Lake Organizations

The International Association of Theoretical and Applied Limnology
http://www.limnology.org
The International Association of Theoretical and Applied Limnology (Societas Internationalis Limnologiae, SIL) promotes and communicates new and emerging knowledge among limnologists to advance the understanding of inland aquatic ecosystems and their management.

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
http://www.aslo.org
The purposes of ASLO are to promote the interests of limnology, oceanography and related sciences, to foster the exchange of information across the range of aquatic science, and to further investigations dealing with these subjects. ASLO is best known for its journal, Limnology and Oceanography (L&O), its interdisciplinary meetings, and its special symposia.

North American Lake Management Society
http://www.nalms.org
The North American Lake Management Society's mission is to forge partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs for today and tomorrow.

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Aquatic Vegetation

Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu
The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is a multi-disciplinary research, teaching and extension unit devoted to the study and management of freshwater aquatic plants and invasive plants, aquatic and terrestrial. Personnel from about a dozen university departments contribute to its programs and projects. The Center director is Dr. Randall Stocker.

Washington Department of Ecology
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/links/plants.html
Loads of information about aquatic vegetation and its management

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Professional Aquatic Weed Organizations

Aquatic Plant Management Society
http://www.apms.org
The objectives of the Society are to assist in promoting the management of nuisance aquatic plants, to provide for the scientific advancement of members of the society, to encourage scientific research, to promote university scholarship, and to extend and develop public interest in the aquatic plant science discipline.

Western Aquatic Plant Management Society
http://www.wapms.org

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Aquatic Nuisance Species

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ANS Legislation

Federal Laws and Regulations
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/laws/federal.shtml

HR 5396
A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to reauthorize and improve that Act.
Introduced by Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-MD) and referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Chair Don Young, R-AK), September 18, 2002.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:h.r.05396:

HR 5395
A bill to establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to support efforts to prevent, control and eradicate invasive species, as well as to educate citizens and stakeholders and restore ecosystems.
Introduced by Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) and referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Chair Don Young, R-AK), September 18, 2002
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:h.r.05395:

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International ANS Resources

International Laws and Regulations, Codes of Conduct, and Conventions
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/laws/intl.shtml

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National ANS Resources

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
http://www.anstaskforce.gov
An intergovernmental organization dedicated to preventing and controlling aquatic nuisance species, and implementing the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act (NANPCA) of 1990.

National Invasive Species Council
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/council
The National Invasive Species Council (Council) is an inter-Departmental council that helps to coordinate and ensure complementary, cost-efficient and effective Federal activities regarding invasive species. The Council was established February 3, 1999 by Executive Order 13112 .

Natural Resources Conservation Service
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.

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Regional ANS Resources

The Western Regional Panel for Aquatic Nuisance Species
http://answest.fws.gov/
The Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species was formed in 1997 to help limit the introduction, spread and impacts of aquatic nuisance species into the Western Region of North America. This panel of public and private entities was formed by a provision in the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (P.L. 101-636), the amendment to the 1990 Act.

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
http://www.psmfc.org
Authorized by Congress in 1947, the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is one of three interstate commissions dedicated to resolving fishery issues. Representing California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, the PSMFC does not have regulatory or management authority; rather it serves as a forum for discussion, works for coastwide consensus to state and federal authorities. PSMFC addresses issues that fall outside state or regional management council jurisdiction.

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Professional ANS Organizations

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Oregon ANS Resources

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
http://www.oweb.state.or.us
The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is a state agency led by a policy oversight board. Together, they promote and fund voluntary actions that strive to enhance Oregon's watersheds. The Board fosters the collaboration of citizens, agencies, and local interests. OWEB's programs support Oregon's efforts to restore salmon runs, improve water quality, and strengthen ecosystems that are critical to healthy watersheds and sustainable communities.

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
http://www.dfw.state.or.us
Our mission is to protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality
http://www.deq.state.or.us
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon's Environment. DEQ is responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon's water and air quality, for cleaning up spills and releases of hazardous materials, and for managing the proper disposal of hazardous and solid wastes.

• Go directly to the septic tank maintenance and the special waste task force pages
• Go directly to the hazardous household waste page

The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds
http://www.oregon-plan.org
The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds represents an unprecedented undertaking on the part of the State of Oregon to restore our state's salmon and trout resources. Our goal is to restore populations and fisheries to productive and sustainable levels that will provide substantial environmental, cultural, and economic benefits.

Department of Land Conservation and Development
http://www.lcd.state.or.us
To conserve and enhance what has always made Oregon "Oregon," the task of this department, and purpose of this website, will be to assist Oregonians to plan smartly and to plan inclusively.

Oregon Department of Forestry
http://www.odf.state.or.us
To serve the people of Oregon through the protection, management, and promotion of a healthy forest environment which will enhance Oregon's livability and economy for today and tomorrow.

• Go directly to the Forest Practices page.

Oregon Department of Agriculture
http://www.oda.state.or.us
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is formed of nine divisions including: food safety, animal health and identification, measurement standards, laboratory services, natural resources, plant, pesticides, agricultural development & marketing, and commodity inspection. Follow this link to find information on specific programs or services provided the divisions.

•Go directly to the pesticide page.

Division of State Lands
http://statelands.dsl.state.or.us
Our mission is to generate revenue for the Common School Fund while providing sound management, effective resource conservation and efficient public service.

• Go directly to the remove and fill page

Oregon State Marine Board
http://www.boatoregon.com

The Oregon State Marine Board was created in 1959 by the Oregon Legislature in response to the growing popularity of recreational boating and the federal Boating Safety Act of 1958. The governing board consists of five members, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate The Board sets state boating policy and has the authority to enact rules for boat operation. The agency itself is a small, independent department, consisting of a director and 38 staff who work hand in hand with the Board to provide boaters with safety, education, marine law enforcement, boating facilities and titling and registration services.

• Go directly to the aquatic nuisance species page
• Go directly to the boat registration page
• Go directly to the boating laws page

Army Corps of Engineers Portland District
https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil
The Corps of Engineers mission is to provide quality, responsive engineering services to the nation.

• Go directly to the recognizing wetlands page.
• Go directly to the regulatory page.

Oregon Natural Heritage Program
http://www.natureserve.org/nhp/us/or/
Their mission is to acquire, maintain and distribute information on the organisms and ecosystems that constitute Oregon's natural heritage, and to ensure, through a public planning process and through voluntary public and private efforts, that the full range of Oregon's natural heritage resources is represented within a statewide system of recognized natural areas.

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