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outreach programs and training that targets multiple audiences. Coordination among the<br />

various organizations delivering outreach programs is also necessary to maintain<br />

consistency and to increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance with ANS spread<br />

prevention measures. Evaluating, improving, and expanding ANS educational outreach<br />

programs will lead to increased public support, cooperation, and compliance necessary for<br />

reducing ANS impacts in the <strong>Park</strong>.<br />

Actions<br />

C1a. Plan, Coordinate, Implement, and Evaluate Comprehensive Educational<br />

Programs for Multiple <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Audiences<br />

Determine goals for behavioral change, refine message to target audiences (eg. lake<br />

users, stakeholders, civic organizations, youth camps, businesses, tradeshows, boat<br />

dealers, boating magazines, border crossings, general public, teachers, students, interest<br />

groups, residents, guests, zoning and planning boards, state and local officials), and<br />

identify the appropriate avenues to reach them.<br />

Lead: SUNY-LCSG<br />

Potential key players: APIPP, PSCAWI, LCBP, NYSDEC, IPCNYS, LG, USFWS,<br />

LGWC, SWCD, CCE, NYSFOLA, COLAM, CWICNY, AATV, ARTC, ACP, AFPEP,<br />

APAVICs, lake groups, watershed groups, universities<br />

C1b. Post and Maintain ANS Advisory Signs<br />

Redesign ANS advisory signs as needed and continue to post them at all boat access<br />

areas and other appropriate locations in the <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Park</strong>. Signage throughout NYS<br />

should be consistent and compliment the message of signs used in neighboring states.<br />

Signs may also designate whether lakes are infected or uninfected.<br />

Lead: NYSDEC<br />

Potential key players: APIPP, SUNY-LCSG, LCBP, TU, AATV, SWCD, lake groups,<br />

sportsmen's groups, LG<br />

C1c. Develop and Coordinate Regional Watershed Stewardship Program /<br />

Courtesy Boat Inspector Program<br />

Support existing efforts to position stewards at boat launches. Adapt protocols<br />

developed by the Paul Smiths College Watershed Stewardship Program and other states<br />

to recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to inspect boats at boat launch access sites.<br />

Lead: PSCAWI<br />

Potential key players: APIPP, NYSDEC, NYSFOLA, COLAM, LGWC, LGPC,<br />

AATV, LG, lake associations<br />

C1d. Integrate ANS Information into Existing Training and Licensing Programs<br />

Integrate information into existing training and licensing programs. Coordinate the<br />

program with other state, regional and national efforts as appropriate.<br />

Lead: NYSDEC<br />

Potential key players: NYSAPA, NYSDOT, USFWS, LG<br />

C1e. Develop a Regional Invasive Species Prevention Participating Business<br />

Program<br />

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