Environmental Dna As A Tool For Invasive Species Detection And Management

The intent of this white paper is to provide NISC member agencies with a fundamental understanding of the nature of eDNA as a tool for invasive species management, the types of information to consider when gauging eDNA efforts, and areas where agencies can promote and utilize increasingly powerful eDNA capabilities for meeting invasive species challenges. Actively pursuing the recommendations set forth in this paper will help build on existing programs for invasive species surveillance and eDNA sampling, improve operational implementation across agencies, and ensure that sufficient technical capacity is maintained to meet agency goals.