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Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go? Standardizing Boater Data in the Great Lakes Region
Have you ever been asked, “Where was the last waterbody you visited?” when launching a boat or personal watercraft? If so, your response is being used to determine invasive species risk for locations across the Great Lakes region. Because aquatic invasive species can move by hitchhiking on recreational watercraft, understanding boater movement can help target prevention and management efforts. The Great Lakes Commission’s Theresa Gruninger and Taaja Tucker-Silva are working to standardize watercraft data collection across the region. Join them as they share their progress and highlight the benefits of uniform data collection.
Virtual Webinar
Start: November 17, 2026 9:00 AM
End: November 17, 2026 10:00 AM
Have you ever been asked, “Where was the last waterbody you visited?” when launching a boat or personal watercraft? If so, your response is being used to determine invasive species risk for locations across the Great Lakes region. Because aquatic invasive species can move by hitchhiking on recreational watercraft, understanding boater movement can help target prevention and management efforts. The Great Lakes Commission’s Theresa Gruninger and Taaja Tucker-Silva are working to standardize watercraft data collection across the region. Join them as they share their progress and highlight the benefits of uniform data collection.