The Pacific Northwest Economic Region is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, January 21, from 9am to NOON Pacific Time to take key next steps in developing a regional defense against invasive dreissenid mussels.

The webinar will feature:

• Information on efforts to date to prevent an introduction, including the efforts of numerous working groups and consortiums
• Identify existing gaps
• Identify sticking points - what are states/provinces unable or unwilling to do (e.g., nighttime inspection stations)
• Identify existing programs and their costs
• Identify best management practices
• Identify existing elements of draft framework and obtain input for moving forward

Register here.