Whether it’s tracking invasive species imports or making sure boaters “Clean, Drain and Dry,” conservation officers play a key role in Michigan’s Invasive Species Program. Corporal Nick Torsky of the […]
Tag: Aquatic Invasive Species
Conversations About Conservation: Purple loosestrife bio-control
The Upper Sugar River Watershed Association is involved in purple loosestrife control efforts. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has developed a program to engage citizens in this work, especially […]
Dive into the gene pool: Using environmental DNA to detect invasive species
How can you find an aquatic invasive species that you can’t see? You sample the water where it might be and search for its DNA instead! Join Nick Frohnauer of […]
Chemical Control of Cattail in Species-Rich Wetlands
Narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia) and hybrid cattail (Typha x glauca) are aggressive invaders of wetlands in Wisconsin. Integrated Restorations, LLC, has been evaluating the use of the selectively-targeted herbicide imazapyr […]
MN Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) Research & Management Showcase
Join us for a selection of talks covering the latest MAISRC research on zebra mussels, spiny water fleas, watermilfoil, genetic biocontrol, and much more. Register here.
AIS Snapshot Day
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 […]
Leaps and Bounds – How to Jump Over the Barriers to Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species
An extensive literature review was conducted, and an expert panel was convened to identify and rank behaviors that could reduce the risks of AIS spread by people. Through targeted surveys and engagement with stakeholders, the factors that are important to a successful program to change behaviors in Minnesota were identified.
The Current Webinar: Recreational Water Quality and Invasive Species
Their relationship to water quality is sometimes overlooked, but aquatic invasive species can be considered “biological pollution”. They can also negatively affect on-water recreation.