1. Yukon Invasive Species Council (YISC) Cooperation on the science-policy interface, a case study of the Yukon Spotter’s Network. Scope lunch hour talk April 2, 2014

2. Invasive species YISC ISIWG Prevention EDRR Management

3. Why do we need Science and Policy to interface? Spotted Knapweed, L.L. Berry, Bugwood.org http://theriverwhisperer.blo gspot.ca/2011/10/zebra- mussels-destructive- force.html

4. Science Policy “Truth” speaks to “power”

5. science policy Citizen Science Program Spotter’s Network  Dirty 10  Data (storage, communication)  Outreach/Awareness/Behaviour Change  Stewardship/ Mindset  Communication strategies

6. Successful science – policy interface Ways of working together to communicate, exchange ideas and develop knowledge jointly to enrich policy and decision-making processes and/or research Strategic planning Face to face communication Shared projects Supported projects

7. YISC brings together Stakeholders  All level of government  Research  Professionals  Industry  Public  Organizations  Renewable Resources Councils  Invasive species organizations within Canada and across the border Who are my partners and how can we effectively communicate?

8. How can this be applied to other situations? What has been working for you/your department? Where do you see room for improvement?

9. Andrea Altherr Coordinator Yukon Invasive Species Council (YISC) info@yukoninvasives.com www.yukoninvasives.com