Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring
One of the first applications of eDNA was for early detection and rapid response of aquatic invasive species. The Pacific Northwest eDNA Lab is working with multiple partners to improve detection of species including dreissenid mussels, and to track the progress of efforts to eradicate invasive species, such as the American Bullfrog from parts of the Pacific Northwest.
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READI-Net: Providing Tools for the Early Detection and Management of Aquatic Invasive Species
The USGS has developed the Rapid environmental (e)DNA Assessment and Deployment Initiative & Network (READI-Net) to accelerate the implementation of environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis as a best practice for the early detection of aquatic biological threats. READI-Net provides tools and a strategy to collect and deliver early detection data for natural resource managers and public health protection...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Columbia Environmental Research Center, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, New York Water Science Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center , Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, Pacific Northwest Environmental DNA Laboratory