Outreach Products
A variety of outreach materials have been developed to share RIPPLE's message of "do not release". These materials can be used in retail pet and garden stores, environmental centers or handed out at events. All of these materials and more are available for free while supplies last.
Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish pamphlet
This pamphlet folds out into a poster and describes four regulated crayfish (rusty crayfish, marbled crayfish, Australian crayfish, and red swamp crayfish). It includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of invasive crayfish anatomy to assist with identification. It is written for a general audience, but is most applicable to aquarium retailers and consumers in the Great Lakes region.
It was funded in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program and by the United States Environmental Protection Agency through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
A PDF version is available here.
RIPPLE Aquatic Plant Brochure
This brochure describes regulated aquatic invasive plant species, with photographs. Text focuses on identification, and handling and disposal information for plants and animals in the aquarium and water garden industry.
A PDF version of the brochure is available here.
RIPPLE Crayfish Brochure
This brochure describes regulated crayfish species and handling and disposal information. A PDF version of the brochure is available here.
RIPPLE Fish Brochure
This brochure describes regulated fish species common to the aquarium and water garden trade as well as handling and disposal information. A PDF version of the brochure is available here.
RIPPLE rack card
(4”x7”, two-sided) includes the RIPPLE core message, and containment and disposal tips. Rack cards can be used by retailers for display near cash registers or attached to receipts at the time of sale or as an outreach piece by environmental groups.
A PDF version of the rack card is available here.
RIPPLE Poster
(18”x22”) includes containment and disposal information as well as graphic artwork related to aquatic invasive species. For display in retail stores, schools or environmental learning centers. Printed on paper and weather-resistant vinyl.
A PDF version of the poster is available here.
Youth Word Search & Coloring Page
Features common words used to describe invasive species and aquatic plants. Can be used in schools or during youth outreach events.
A PDF version of the word search is available here.
RIPPLE Graphics
Graphics are available for website and print usage by organizations and businesses wishing to share RIPPLE's core message.
Digital versions of these graphics are available here.