Resources

Controlling Invasive Species

There are many different strategies for controlling invasive species. The method/s used depends on the species, the time of year, the stage of growth, and the location. We have gathered a number of different resources here for you to help you decide what your specific situation requires. Please feel free to email us directly if you have any questions.

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Identifying Invasive Species

The list of invasive species in our area is constantly changing as some species have not yet arrived but are near our borders and being watched for, or unexpected ones inevitably arrive. The list here is not comprehensive, but will hopefully give you a start identifying common invasive species and preventing their spread as you travel and enjoy the outdoors in our counties. For a comprehensive list of invasive species in Wisconsin please visit the Wisconsin DNR’s invasive species website.

If you think you have found an invasive species please report it either to Jasmine Wyant at jasmine@uppersugar.org or to the Wisconsin DNR at Invasive.Species@wi.gov. Photos of the spotted invasive species, size of the population spotted, and the location or ideally the GPS coordinate of the sighting, are extremely helpful. 

Helpful web resources

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives - This website has excellent information on invasive species in Wisconsin. Everything from control to prevention, rules and regulations, and reporting can be found here. This site covers all invasive species, including both aquatic and terrestrial species.

• Wisconsin's Healthy Lakes Program - https://healthylakeswi.com/   - This website has great information about protecting shorelines for private property owners, lists available grants for private landowners, and has an easy to use test for scoring how healthy your shoreline is.

• Project Riverine Early Detectors (Project RED) - https://wateractionvolunteers.org/projectred/  - This website connects you with ways to monitor for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Wisconsin, a list of the invasive species to watch for, and a handy downloadable booklet to help identify and prevent potential AIS in your waterbody.