Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Recreation
Big Foot Beach State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Click the links below to learn about some of the popular activities at this park. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Boating, canoeing and kayaking at Big Foot Beach State Park…
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Big Foot Beach State Park
1550 S. Lake Shore Drive Lake Geneva, WI 53147 262-248-2528 Directions The park entrance is at 1550 S. Lake Shore Drive, one mile south of the city of Lake Geneva. Get directions. Hours Big Foot Beach State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m…
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Understanding invasive species
Wisconsin Statute Section 23.22 (1) (c) defines invasive species as "nonindigenous species whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health." Humans move organisms around all the time.…
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Invasive Species Rule – NR 40 terminology
ProhibitedInvasive species that are not currently found in Wisconsin, with the exception of small pioneer stands of terrestrial plants and aquatic species that are isolated to a specific watershed in the state or the Great Lakes, but which, if…
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Report invasive species
We are working to keep invasive species out of Wisconsin. Early reports of new populations allow us to respond rapidly and control invasives before they spread into new areas. Select from the tabs below to report invasive species you have found.
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Partners
Please choose a category from the menu below for a listing of related organizations. Please note all links exit the DNR website. Links to publications and other educational resources can be found on our education and publications webpage.
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Purple loosestrife biocontrol — and you
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a flowering plant that can reach 3’-7’ tall and is listed as a Restricted Invasive Species in Wisconsin because of its history of causing negative ecological impacts to wetlands and shorelines. Extensive…