AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES

WHAT MAKES A SPECIES INVASIVE?

A competitive edge.

Invasive species are generalists. They can eat a wide range of foods and survive in many conditions.

Catch me... if you can?

With few natural predators invasive species can continue to breed, eat, and out-compete native species.

Baby BOOM!

Whether hundreds of seeds or millions of eggs, invasives have a reproductive advantage that allows more offspring to survive and continue the cycle.

HOW CAN I HELP?

Get hands on.

Your help is needed.
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Prevent the spread.

Boat, paddle or fish?
Learn how to keep your gear clean.

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Go local.

Monitor sites near you
on statewide Snapshot Day!

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Dive deeper.

Gather your friends for a free Project Red training or CBCW training.

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SPECIES OF CONCERN

Plants

Animals

AIS Strategic Plan | A Roadmap

Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan for the Mississippi River and Major Tributaries
in La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties
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Recent Blog Posts

Snapshot Day on August 20 will be community science in action

Water lovers of all ages are invited to join River Alliance of Wisconsin and local watershed protection groups on a search for aquatic invasive species, August 20 at volunteer sites around the state.

Tips for waterfowl hunters to prevent the spread of invasive species

Tips for waterfowl hunters to prevent the spread of invasive species It’s waterfowl hunting season in Wisconsin, and hunters are hiking into wetlands or using boats, canoes and kayaks to access their favorite hunting spots. Aquatic invasive species are a problem...

Little snails, big problems

Little snails, big problems A few weeks ago, I visited Strutt Creek in Iowa County for the first time, and as I wound my way down the curvy roads leading to the stream access, I kept thinking about how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful state with so much water. I...

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