Aquatic Invasive Species

AIS of the Month

Sep - Mystery Snails
Aug - Eurasian Water Milfoil
July - Purple Loosestrife
June - Curly Leaf Pondweed

 

Your Help Is Needed!


Curly leaf pondweed has been found in the Manitowish Waters Chain. Please keep your eyes open and let us know if you see this aquatic invasive plant along your shorelines or docks. Additionally, please check your boats and props to prevent the spread!


Citizen AIS Lake Monitoring
Join a crew to search for suspicious-looking species (plant or animal). Keep your eyes peeled and report any sightings to us.


Clean Boats Clean Waters
Educate boaters at landings and inspect boats and trailers.


Volunteer today, to protect our waters tomorrow.

Email: AIS@discoverycenter.net
Phone: (715) 543-2085

Aquatic Invasive Species

The Discovery Center has partnered with area towns to combat the spread of invasive species into our Northwoods' waters. An invasive species is a non-native species that impacts habitat, populations, and ecosystems.

Invasive species tend to be aggressive, can crowd out or eliminate native species' populations, can change ecosystems, and have the potential to reduce bio diversity.

What can you do to help? Contact us if you see or suspect an invasive species.  We are continually mapping all known areas of invasive species to aid in effective and efficient control.  We need your input. If you see or suspect an invasive species on a lake or waterway, give us a call and we can confirm its identification and add it to our map.

For other ideas on how to help control the threat, see the Wisconsin DNR's webpage, or the additional resources below.  

We appreciate your help!

Invasive Species Threatening Our Area

Aquatic Invasive Species

Additional Resources

Wisconsin DNR Aquatic Invasive Species

Citizen Lake Monitoring Network: Get Involved!

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) Invasive Species Area Maps

US Geological Survey Invasive Species Research

Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Department

Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin

Book:
Through the Looking Glass- A Field Guide to Aquatic Plants Written by: Susan Borman, Robert Korth, and Jo Temte