Invasive Species Management Protocols

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WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Invasive Species Management Protocols Version 2 - November 2012 WDFW Invasive Species Management Committee: Bill Tweit, Allen Pleus, Dave Heimer, Marc Hayes, Carl Klein, John Kerwin, Jesse Schultz, Larry Phillips, Bill Hebner, Annette Hoffmann, Mike Schmuck, Stacie Kelsey, and Rachel McDaniel Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. A. Policy Background …………………………………………………………… B. Adaptive Management ……………………………………………………….. C. Phase In and Funding Constraints ………………………………………… 2 2 2 2 PART I. PROTOCOLS FOR FIELD WORK IN TERRESTRIAL AREAS …… A. Internal Consultation/Approval …………………………………………….. B. Protocols for Purchasing Hay ……………………………………………… C. Protocols for Purchasing Seeds and Rootstock for Revegetation ….. 3 3 3 4 PART II. PROTOCOLS FOR FIELD WORK ON ALL WATERS ……………. A. Geographic Management Areas ……………………………………………. Freshwater Ecosystems .………………………………………………………. Marine and Estuary Ecosystems ……………………………………………… B. Decontamination Protocols – General Precautions …………………….. C. Level 1 Decontamination Protocol – Basic ……………………………….. In General ……………………………………………………………………….. Level 1 Decontamination Equipment ………………………………………… D. Level 2 Decontamination Protocol – High-Risk Situations ……………. In General ……………………………………………………………………….. Virkon Aquatic Treatment ……………………………………………………… Hot Water Treatment …………………………………………………………… Freezing Treatment …………………………………………………………….. Formula 409 Solution Treatment ……………………………………………… E. Special Situations ……………………………………………………………… Felt Soled Waders/Boots ………………………………………………………. Wading Wet ……………………………………………………………………… Boats and Other Large Aquatic Conveyances Transported Overland ……. Moored Boats and Other Typically Stationary Large Aquatic Conveyances Nets ……………………………………………………………………………….. Vehicles …………………………………………………………………………… Fish Tankers ……………………………………………………………………… Heavy Equipment When Used in Aquatic Environments ……………………. Stream Restoration Guidelines ………………………………………………… Diving Equipment ………………………………………………………………… 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 WDFW Invasive Species Management Protocols Version 2: November 2012 Page 1 INTRODUCTION A.