Optimizing the location of watercraft inspection stations to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-021-02620-6
Abstract: The accidental spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) by recreational boaters is a major concern of state and county environmental planners in the USA. While programs for watercraft inspection to educate boaters and slow AIS… read more here.
Keywords: spread aquatic; inspection stations; county; aquatic invasive ... See more keywords
Managing aquatic invasions: Optimal locations and operating times for watercraft inspection stations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111923
Abstract: Aquatic invasive species (AIS) cause significant ecological and economic damages around the world. A major spread mechanism for AIS is traffic of boaters transporting their watercraft from invaded to uninvaded waterbodies. To inhibit the spread… read more here.
Keywords: watercraft inspection; inspection stations; invasions optimal; managing aquatic ... See more keywords
Reducing child restraint misuse: national survey of awareness and use of inspection stations
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2020.1782896
Abstract: Abstract Objective Research indicates that hands-on instruction on installation and use of child restraint systems (CRSs) is an effective method to reduce misuse. However, use of these services is low. The objective of the Awareness… read more here.
Keywords: station; awareness; use; inspection stations ... See more keywords