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| | Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species |
 | | The Great Lakes ecosystem, a highly valued freshwater resource, is world renowned for its sport and commercial fishing, recreation and tourism, transportation and manufacturing industries. |
 | | Zebra mussel infestations in the Great Lakes and inland waters illustrate the severity of the problems stemming from ANS introduction and spread. |
 | | Since 1991, the Great Lakes Commission has provided staff support to the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, a binational body comprised of representatives from government (state, provincial, federal, tribal), business and industry, universities, citizen environmental groups and the larger user community, that provides guidance on ANS research initiatives, policy development and information/education programs. |
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