SGNIS - The Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site (SGNIS) is a project of the National Sea Grant College Program, produced by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network. It is a national information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. Materials available through this home page are classified as either peer reviewed or gray.  Peer reviewed materials have appeared in professional science journals or have been through a rigorous independent scientific review to ensure the quality of the information provided.

Planning with POWER - The Planning with POWER (Protecting Our Water and Environmental Resources) project is coordinated by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program and the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service (CES).  It is a statewide educational program that links land use planning with watershed planning at the local level.  The project is designed to empower communities to prevent and solve natural resource problems resulting from changing land use in growing watersheds and to empower local officials to incorporate watershed protection measures into comprehensive land use plans. POWER works with with Purdue Land Use Team and Conservation Partnership: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Purdue Cooperative Extension Service (CES).  Funding is provided by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program (IISG), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coastal Services Center (NOAA) and Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service (CES).

Exotic Aquatics on the Move - This education project brought together teachers and non-formal educators, who attended Sea Grant-sponsored workshops in Indiana, Louisiana, New York and Washington. The sessions included presentations by scientists and outreach specialists focusing on important geographical factors such as origin, distribution, movement, consequences, and solutions.  Geographic Alliances in Louisiana, Indiana, and Illinois all played an active role in the planning and presentation of each workshops in the four states. The Alliance Coordinators served in an advisory capacity ensuring that the workshop content aligned well with National Geography Education Standards.  Teachers used their newly acquired information in their classrooms and education centers to teach students about the effects of exotic species on the environment and economy. Outcomes of the project included: 1) 15 new community stewardship projects, 2)  27 classroom activities that align with National Geography Education Standards and facilitate community awareness of exotic aquatic species, and 3)  a Web site was created to help provide more information on exotic aquatic species using a geographic educational framework.

Illinois Aquatic Nuisance Species Program - "With links to a number of other Web pages, the site is a gateway to ANS information resources," said Pat Charlebois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant biological resources specialist.  "In addition to learning what you can do to prevent the spread of invasive species, you can read about what the State of Illinois is doing to address this issue."  The Illinois Comprehensive Management Plan for ANS was developed to respond to the problem of invasive aquatic species, which pose both an economic and ecological threat to the region.  These organisms, typically non-native plants and animals, can push out native species, disrupt habitats, and impair commercial and recreational use of local waterways.  The site also provides the opportunity to read ANS updates or sign up to have them emailed directly to you.  The updates include recent significant sightings of invasive species, new ordinances, plus details on management and research projects.  The Web page was developed through Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, the Illinois Natural History Survey, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 

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Administrative Office

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program
University of Illinois
1101 W. Peabody Drive
350 National Soybean Research Center, MC-635
Urbana, IL 61801
Ph: 217-333-6444
Fax:  217-333-8046
Email:  iisg@uiuc.edu

Extension/Outreach Office

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program
Purdue University
Forestry Building
195 Marsteller Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
Ph: 765-434-3573
Fax:  765-496-6026