Overiview of Technical and Regulatory Challenges Fscing Invasive Alien Species Control and Native Fish Restoration

The use of piscicides rotenone and antimycin as tools in integrated pest management for aquatic invasive species control and native fish restoration efforts has become established worldwide.  Piscicides have been used successfully throughout North America, Pacific Ocean Islands, and Europe.  Piscicides have been cleared for re-registration in the United States, and rotenone has been registered in Canada and is pending registration in the European Union.   The registration process has placed new standardized operating procedures on their use, and pending requirements for wastewater discharge permits will likely affect how and under what circumstances projects are implemented in the United States.  Many technical and regulatory issues affect project success including operating procedures, wastewater permits, environmental directives and policies, public and environmental health, public opinion, legal challenges, environmental conditions, and applicator training.  The symposium will discuss many of these issues, and a facilitated discussion at its conclusion will focus on successful actions for dealing with these issues in an effective manner that will refine their long-term strategy for use in fish management worldwide.