Invasives
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eDNA From Invasive Carp Identified In Milwaukee River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it would conduct targeted invasive carp sampling in the Milwaukee River with assistance from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) during the week of Oct. 4, 2021, after detecting invasive carp environmental DNA (eDNA).
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Successful Landing Blitz Helps Prevent Spread Of Invasive Species In Wisconsin Waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Boats, Clean Waters’ efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the Fourth of the July, one of the busiest boating weekends of the summer.
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Protect Your Favorite Waterfowl Hunting Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking waterfowl hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species this fall.
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is accepting Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) grant applications for the 10th consecutive year to prevent aquatic invasive species statewide.
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Invasive European Frogbit Found In Oconto County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that European Frogbit – a prohibited invasive plant with the potential to invade shallow or slow-moving water areas – was found for the first time in the state of Wisconsin.
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New Zealand Mudsnails Discovered In Two New Southern Wisconsin Streams
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced recent monitoring of southern Wisconsin streams has uncovered two new populations of New Zealand mudsnails in Token and Elvers Creeks in Dane County.
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DNR Announces 2021 Invader Crusader Award Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a Menomonee Falls kindergarten teacher and his students are among those being honored by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council as 2021 “Invader Crusaders.” Together, they have pulled more than a ton of invasive garlic mustard.
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DNR Seeking Public’s Help To Prevent Spreading Invasive Species
June is Invasive Species Action Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking Wisconsinites and visitors to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive, nonnative plants and animals in our woods, waters and land year-round.
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Paddlers, Hikers & Gardeners: Report Showy Yellow Flowers Of Invasive Plant
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on gardeners, paddlers and hikers to keep an eye out for and report lesser celandine, an aggressive invasive plant whose showy yellow flowers are visible now.
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DNR Launches Lake Protection Network To Prevent Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department recently awarded over $509,000 in funding for the new Lake Monitoring & Protection Network (LMPN) subprogram. This statewide network of natural resources professionals will help local communities prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect their local waters' health.