[SEMCO] Upcoming Meeting on Aquatic Invasive Species for the Pet Trade

[Weigle, Shannon (ENV]

Upcoming Meeting on Aquatic Invasive Species for the Pet Trade =20
Attention all pet storeowners, aquarium club members, aquatic pet owners =
and enthusiasts... Have you been wondering, what is all the hype about =
aquatic invasive species?  What is the government doing to prevent =
aquatic invasions and how will it impact the pet trade?  What can I do =
to prevent aquatic invasions?  Learn the answers to these questions and =
more at our upcoming meeting on "Aquatic Invasive Species and the Pet =
Trade."  Local environmental managers and a representative from the Pet =
Industry Joint Advisory Council will provide an overview of the concerns =
related to aquatic invasive species and lead a discussion on potential =
strategies for minimizing the risk of exotic species introductions. =20

When:  	Thursday, March 6th 1 - 3:00 pm or Friday, March 7th 1 - 3:00 pm
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Where:	New England Aquarium's Conference and Education Center in Boston, =
MA

Visit www.neans.org or www.massbays.org for more information and =
registration instructions.

Shannon Weigle
Program Manager
Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program=20
EOEA/CZM
251 Causeway Street
Boston, MA  02114
(617) 626-1229
www.massbays.org