We at ECISMA consider the health of our aquatic ecosystems to be paramount
and because of this we are asking for your help. The Everglades ecosystem
is home to at least 22 non-native freshwater fish species. These non-native
fish may be causing detrimental changes to our native fish communities,
particularly as the number of new species continues to increase, and known
populations expand to new areas. In order to promote general awareness of
invasive species, and the threats they pose, The Everglades Cooperative
Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA - a formal partnership of federal,
state and local government agencies, tribes, individuals and various
interested groups that manage invasive species within the Everglades
ecosystem) is holding the second annual Everglades Non-Native Fish
Round-Up. The 2011 Everglades non-native fish round up is a one-day event
in which anglers will be ridding our waters of harmful species, while
providing valuable information about their distribution and abundance.
Participants will be working towards a great cause while enjoying a little
friendly competition.
We at Everglades CISMA would like to extend an invitation to you and your
organization to help us in this event. May that help be as simple as
forwarding this e-mail or posting one of our flyers on display, any help
you can give is greatly appreciated and can make a difference. For more
information on ECISMA or this event please visit our website at
www.evergladescisma.org/roundup. For any additional questions, or what you
can do to help, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Tony Pernas (NPS) and Dennis Giardina (FWC) Everglades CISMA Co-Chairs
(See attached file: 2011FishSlamPoster2HiRes.pdf)
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