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Aquatic Invasives Extension Associate

Kristin TePas

Kristin TePas has nine years of experience conducting aquatic invasive species outreach for IL-IN Sea Grant.  She has helped lead in the development of many outreach products including the Invasive Aquatic Plants: what every water garden enthusiast needs to know brochure, the Bighead and Silver Carp WATCH poster, and the Brazilian elodea and Hydrilla Watch card.  She has also conducted multiple workshops including AIS HACCP, organized events and exhibits, and co-facilitated groups such as the Indiana Aquatic Plants in Trade Working Group.

Current projects include:

• Aquatic Plants in Trade
• Aquarium Pet and Plants/Habitattitude
• Asian Carp
• Illinois Aquatic Nuisance Species Program
• Safe Disposal of Classroom Specimens
  

Kristin holds an M.E.M. in Coastal Environmental Management from Duke University and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame.