Biography
Dr. Dan Larkin specializes in aquatic and wetland plant management and restoration. His research addresses applied problems concerning how to reduce the spread and impacts of invasive plant species and support the recovery of impacted areas through ecological restoration and management. His work with MAISRC involves research and extension outreach on risk assessment, control, and post-treatment restoration of aquatic habitats impacted by Eurasian watermilfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, non-native Phragmites, starry stonewort, and other invasive plants.
Dan serves as both the Research Chair of MAISRC and as a MAISRC research fellow. The review and administration of Dan's research proposals and projects with MAISRC are guided by the Conflict of Interest in Proposal Funding Policy. Questions about this policy can be directed to MAISRC Associate Director, Cori Mattke.