Biosecurity in Guam NMFWA 2015 Nicole Olmsted Natural Resources Specialist NAVFAC Marianas

Introduction

Invasive Species

HACCP Plan Step 1 –Activity Description Step 2 –Activity Flow Chart Step 3 –Identify Potential Non-targets Step 4 –Non-Target Assessment Worksheet (NTAW) Step 5 –Non-Target Risk Action Plan (NTRAP)

 Vendor Acknowledgeme nt Forms/ Cargo Inspection Forms  Worker Trainings  Clean site  Limits of construction  Vehicle wash down stations Monthly HACCP Inspections Goal is to prevent anything new from coming to Guam and prevent anything from leaving Guam

HACCP Vegetation Surveys

 Long-term strategy  Risk analysis of various pathways, vectors, and species associated with the importation to and exportation from Guam to other areas of Micronesia  Multi-tiered implementation plan which prescribes corrective actions  Jurisdictions throughout Micronesia and Hawaii Regional Biosecurity Plan for Micronesia and Hawaii

Multi-agency Meetings

Public Outreach

Commitment to Native Ecosystem

Conclusion  Prevent the spread of invasive species  Protect endangered species  Preserve Guam’s natural beauty

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