Invasives
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council No Commercial Use Species Assessment Group (SAG)
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's No Commercial Use Species Assessment Group (SAG) will meet to review new and currently regulated species under Ch. NR 40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule.
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Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
During the 2020 migratory bird season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind waterfowl hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in hunting areas and adjacent waters.
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Quick Action Contains Invasive Plant Population
The discovery of an aggressive, invasive woody vine in Sturgeon Bay and quick action by local invasive species experts has contained the infestation of porcelain berry.
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Invasive Species Best Management Practices
To minimize the spread of invasive species, interested stakeholders have met to develop voluntary Best Management Practices for Invasive Species. These guidelines will help Wisconsin residents and visitors to limit the likelihood of moving invasive…
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Why We Should Care about Invasives
Economics In the United States, expenses associated with ecological damage and control of invasive species were estimated at $137 billion per year in 2001 and have been increasing ever since.1 More recent global studies have found that invasive…
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Invasive species rule – NR 40
The invasive species rule, Wis. Admin. Code NR 40, makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer or introduce certain invasive species in Wisconsin without a permit. Everyone is responsible to comply with these regulations. What you need to do as…
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Understanding invasive species
Wisconsin Statute Section 23.22 (1) (c) defines invasive species as "nonindigenous species whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health." Humans move organisms around all the time.…