GREAT LAKES AIS - LANDING BLITZ - FIRST TIME • EARLY EXPERIENCE

AISBlitz-FactSheet-FirstTime-20240427 GREAT LAKES AIS LANDING BLITZ FIRST TIME • EARLY EXPERIENCE BOATERS AND OTHER RECREATORS LEARN ABOUT THE RISKS OF SPREADING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region every summer during the annual Great Lakes AIS “Landing Blitz.” These events take place over a two-week period, emphasizing the need t. [...] Planning and hosting Landing Blitz events is a critical partnership between state, provincial, Advance planning and local organizations, as well as Indigenous Nations, and there are several factors to be aware Before applying or planning for funding, finalize event of during the planning process. [...] Many of these locations by asking local partners for event location considerations are outlined below to help you recommendations and/or select locations based on plan a successful event and develop a long-term level of AIS spread risk plan for participation in the Landing Blitz! Visit sites ahead of time to plan for setup, understand the amount of traffic the launch receives, identify available a. [...] Allow ample time for any funding proposals Coordination with partners and volunteers to be reviewed and approved internally prior to submission to a funding entity If paid contracts are needed, make a plan for who will manage them If applying for funding, keep in mind that it may take time for financial staff to set up an It may be difficult to stay in contact with staff across internal fund once. [...] Paid positions shorter than a few contact in advance of events months may be difficult to fill Reach out to potential partners over the winter to secure Staff turnover within the organization can partnership well in advance of the summer events make planning continuity difficult Virtual collaboration can be difficult, particularly when preparing a funding proposal Training considerations Develop a.