Aquatic Invasive Species, Specialists
Estimates vary, but it is likely that over 180 different species have invaded the Great Lakes watershed. Invasives can outcompete our natives, change the biological pathways of nutrients and toxins, become a nuisance by fouling man-made structures, or have entirely unforeseen impacts on the natural community or regional economies. Staying on top of new invasions and striving to prevent future ones is essential to Lake Erie's future health.
Extension Agents
Fred Snyder
e: snyder.8@osu.edu
Frank Lichtkoppler
e: flichtkoppler@lakecountyohio.org
Dave Kelch
e: kelch.3@osu.edu
Kelly Riesen
e: riesen.4@osu.edu
John Hageman
e: hageman2@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
Project Investigators
Maria J. Gonzalez
e: gonzalmj@MUOhio.edu
D. Derek Aday
e: aday.2@osu.edu
Roy A. Stein
e: stein.4@osu.edu
David J. Berg
e: bergdj@muohio.edu
Curt Elderkin
e: elderkin@tcnj.edu
Susan Fisher
e: fisher.14@osu.edu
Lisa E. Park
e: lepark@uakron.edu
Jerry F. Downhower
e: downhower.1@osu.edu
