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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council
The council sent final recommendations on species classifications under Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule - ch. NR 40 to the department on Aug. 8, 2024. Learn more about the council's recommendations. In 2002, state agencies joined with private…
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DNR Urges Ice Anglers To Protect Waterways From Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when ice fishing this winter.
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DNR And Multiple Agencies Continue Invasive Carp Removal Efforts In Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with neighboring state and federal agencies will take further action to reduce the number of invasive carp in the Mississippi River.
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Help Remove Gypsy Moth Egg Masses This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public for help this fall by looking for and disposing of egg masses produced by adult gypsy moths during the summer.
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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.