RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN: AIS Threats to Wisconsin Rivers
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Purpose

River Alliance of Wisconsin, using the network of local river protection and river watershed protection organizations, will sponsor a project to: 1) assess the potential threats posed by the following species (Rusty Crayfish, Zebra Mussel, Japanese Knotweed, Big head and Silver Asian Carp); 2) examine, assess, and guide citizens & volunteer groups at the local level to take on education, prevention, planning and management activities aimed at these species. Deliverables include: 1) produce an assessment that will map and report data about the presence or absence of the target species in Wisconsin rivers and streams; 2) meet, study, and learn experiences of Wisconsin rivers and lakes organizations; 3) hold an educational/outreach event to help address concerns statewide; 4) preliminary establishment of a statewide network of watershed and river friends groups devoted to controlling species noted previously.

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Aquatic Invasives Grant
Aquatic Invasives Education
AEPP-164-08
2008
Complete
 
Reports and Documents
An Assessment of the Threats to Wisconsin’s Flowing Waters by Aquatic Invasive Species of Concern and Practical Recommendations for Education, Prevention, Planning and Management Using Citizen Volunteers and River Friends Groups
 
Activities & Recommendations
Grant Awarded
Data analysis, report production
Information and Education
Informational Meetings
Project Deliverable
1) produce an assessment that will map and report data about the presence or absence of the target species in Wisconsin rivers and streams; 2) meet, study, and learn experiences of Wisconsin rivers and lakes organizations; 3) hold an educational/outreach event to help address concerns statewide; 4) preliminary establishment of a statewide network of watershed and river friends groups devoted to controlling species noted previously.
 
Watershed
Yahara River and Lake Monona