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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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Ever wonder how to become a boat launch aquatic invasive species protector or wonder about DCIST’s aquatic invasive species prevention efforts? Here’s your chance to attend a Clean Boats CleanWater training. This Clean Boats, Clean Waters training is for those who have never participated in a Clean Boats, Clean Waters, watercraft inspection, and for those […]
Want to help spread the word about invasive species? Clean Boats Clean Waters volunteers visit popular boat launches to teach boaters how to prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning and draining boats and gear. This virtual training will get you ready to start volunteering at your favorite boat launch, on your own schedule. […]
Join us for an informative workshop to learn skills to identify the most common invasive plants and noxious weeds, including those which pose a risk to your health and safety. Created with input from experts with years of experience working in the field identifying plants, this 2.5 hour webinar will discuss plants that pose the […]
Meet at the Rest Lake Pavilion off of Hwy W in Manitowish Waters for a workshop to learn to identify aquatic invasive species. Entrance to park is directly across Hwy W from the entrance of North Lakeland Discovery Center. Info here.
Join Lars Higdon, Dane County Botanist/Naturalist, for a guided walk through the park followed by an optional stewardship activity. Participants will gain an overview of the different natural communities of Dane County, past and present, such as prairies, oak savanna, and woodlands. Following the walk, we will roll up our sleeves and get experience removing […]
Join us to learn how to protect your favorite river or stream from invasive species! Project RED volunteers learn to identify, search for, and document invasive species while they paddle or wade. This monitoring helps to track changes in invasive species populations and identify new invasions, so that any issues can be quickly addressed. Info […]
Wisconsin Snapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). You can help protect Wisconsin’s rivers, lakes, and wetlands from these invasive plants and animals that negatively impact habitat, wildlife, recreation and health. This event is coordinated in partnership with UW-Madison Division […]
Please save the dates for the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference 2022. Info here.
Research Work Group presented by Ashley Elgin, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The IMC Research Work Group is tasked with coordinating and prioritizing research to maximize and advance dreissenid control outcomes. We recently developed a project inventory to collate information on dreissenid mussel-related projects across organizations and regions. We also worked with managers and researchers […]
This class will mostly consist of invasive plant ID and management by cultural and chemical means. Invasive plant species are non-native, able to out-compete native species in natural ecosystems such as woodlands, and have no natural enemies. This differentiates them from weeds that primarily invade disturbed areas like gardens and roadsides. We will review the […]
With new populations of zebra mussels being found in NW Wisconsin residents and decision-makers are concerned about the effects zebra mussels will have on our water resources. The Zebra Mussel Forum will cover a range of topics and case studies including: • zebra mussel establishment, growth, and impacts to the ecosystem • local decontamination actions […]
Save the dates! Join University of Minnesota Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners. These online sessions will be very informal and open to the public and free of charge. Each session will start with a brief presentation, followed by a discussion framed around […]
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