The Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel (GSARP) on Invasive Species is
making available an educational outreach awareness "Trunk". It is intended
for use by conservation and environmental groups as well as secondary level
educators. Loan of the "Trunk" is
free of
charge.
The "Trunk" consists of 3 sections:
- A spiral bound manual of talking points for presentation, covering
background, sources, impacts, and species profiles of 5 invasive plant
species (Kudzu, Chinese Tallow, Hydrilla, Water Hyacinth, and Giant
Salvinia) and 6 animal species (Zebra and Green Mussels, Orange Cup Coral,
Lionfish, Python, and Nutria).
- A PowerPoint presentation on CD containing images from the manual for
projection.
- Series of hands-on specimens of the 5 plant and 6 animal invasive
species from the talking points manual. Specimens are embedded in
acrylic blocks, laminated, or in their natural form.
There are currently 3 "Trunks" available for a loan of up to 10
days (including shipping time; longer reservations can be negotiated)
from the GSARP office located at the Gulf States Marine Fisheries
Commission in Ocean Springs, MS. The highlighted dates on the calendar
below
are unavailable. If you would like to
reserve one of the "Trunks", please fill out the
request form and you will be
notified within 7 business days if the request is approved.
For more information visit the GSARP
website.
