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Invasive crayfish pose a significant and ongoing threat to aquatic ecosystems in the Laurentian Great Lakes (GL) region. Coordination and communication among crayfish stakeholders are crucial for effective management. The Invasive Crayfish Collaborative (ICC) brings industry, science, and land management stakeholders together to enhance the management of invasive crayfish in the GL. To systematically guide the direction of the ICC and help facilitate the coordination of research, collaboration, and outreach, a five-year strategic plan was developed. This plan, informed by data from ICC surveys, workshops, and external feedback, outlines priority projects designed to equip stakeholders and partners with the necessary resources to effectively tackle the challenges presented by invasive crayfish. This plan plays a key role in highlighting the collective vision for crayfish management and ultimately contributes to the protection of native species and preservation of our aquatic ecosystems.
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Szklaruk, N., O’Reilly, K., and Hitzroth, G. Five-Year Strategic Plan to Advance the Management of Invasive Crayfish. 2024. Invasive Crayfish Collaborative Strategic Document # IISG24-HCE-SPD-018. University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.