2013 Biennial Report on the California Marine Invasive Species Program Marine Invasive Species Program California State Lands Commission February 22, 2012

Biennial Report Mandate Commission is required to submit report to Legislature every two years This report is 6 th Biennial Report on the MISP, outlining program activities and vessel- reported traffic and management practices from July 1, 2010, through June 30, Pursuant to Public Resources Code and 71212

2013 Biennial Report – Main Topics Introduction to nonindigenous species and vessels as vectors of introduction Overview of worldwide ballast water and biofouling regulatory regimes Origins and overview of the MISP Analysis of vessel-reported data on traffic and ballast water and biofouling management Overview of external and funded research Conclusions and looking forward

Vessel Traffic to California Ports

Compliance With Ballast Exchange Requirements from 7/1/10 through 6/30/ million metric tons of ballast carried into CA – 120 MMT (98%) managed in compliance with CA law Majority of arrivals (84%) report no discharge 28 MMT reportedly discharged into California

Looking Forward Improve compliance with ballast water management laws Continue to support ballast water and biofouling research Compile and analyze data related to vessel hull husbandry Continue to develop regulations, in collaboration with stakeholders, governing the management of biofouling for vessels operating in California Work with stakeholders to evaluate plans to implement California’s performance standards for ballast water discharge – Assessment of shore-based ballast water reception and treatment facilities – Protocols to assess compliance with California’s ballast water performance standards

Questions?