Aquatic Invasive Species
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DNR announces start of state ballast water regulation of Great Lakes ships DNR - 11/19/2009
Wisconsin will start regulating oceangoing ships arriving in its Great Lakes waters at the start of the next shipping season, Feb. 1, 2010, to stop the flow of invasive species arriving in their ballast water.
15,000 reasons to worry about state's lakes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 11/2/2009
New invasive crayfish found in Wisconsin
DNR - 9/8/2009
new invasive crayfish that can harm native fish, frog and crayfish populations was found in Wisconsin late last month, presenting an early test case for a new invasive species rule aimed at keeping new invaders from gaining a foothold in Wisconsin, state invasive species officials say.
Now is a good time to report invasive wetland plants
DNR - 9/1/2009
Late summer is a good time to identify key invasive species threatening wetlands in Wisconsin, and people are encouraged to report sightings of three invaders ? Japanese knotweed, purple loosestrife, and common reed grass also called phragmites -- whether on their own property or on public land, state invasive species experts say.
New rule aims to reduce spread of invasive species in Wisconsin
DNR - 9/1/2009
Wisconsin?s new invasive species rule, designed to contain new and existing invasive species, goes into effect Sept. 1, 2009.
Sec. Frank Statement on US Coat Guard Proposed Ballast Water Rules
DNR - 8/28/2009
?I am very encouraged that the U.S. Coast Guard is taking steps to advance a new proposal for national ballast water discharge standards. While there is much work to be done, I hope the final rules are strong enough to protect the Great Lakes from new introductions and the further spread of aquatic invasive species.
Stepped up Aquatic Invasive Speces Enforcement Starting this Weekend
DNR - 8/25/2009
DNR?s Northern Region conservation wardens will be on the lookout at boat landings this weekend (August 28-30) enforcing laws that prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species such as Eurasian Water Milfoil and zebra mussels and the fish disease Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS).
Test results show VHS fish disease hasn't spread
DNR - 8/14/2009
Results are in from several dozen waters tested in 2009 for VHS fish disease and the news is good.
Water users can keep invasives from getting into lakes and streams
DNR - 8/5/2009
As the summer winds down water users tend to try and get in more time angling, water skiing or finding other ways to hit the north?s lakes and rivers. But with each outing comes the danger of spreading aquatic invasive species into the waters and doing long term harm to the water resources.
Preventing The Spread Of Invasive Species
Northland's NewsCenter - 8/5/2009
While we do have zebra mussels, Eurasian Water Milfoil, and the deadly fish disease Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in Wisconsin, we can contain these ...
DNR to crack down on boaters regarding aquatic invasive species
Capital Times - 7/29/2009
Zebra mussels and Eurasian water-milfoil are two of the most common aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin, and have contributed to the displacement of ...
Federal stimulus money helps Wisconsin DNR fight invasive species
FOX 21 Online - 7/26/2009
By Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON (WPR) Wisconsin is using federal stimulus money to put young people to work combatting invasive species. ...
Stimulus dollars spark invasive species project in Calumet County
Appleton Post Crescent - WI, USA - 7/24/2009
The county has hired two 18-year-old watercraft inspectors to educate boaters about invasive species as part of the Wisconsin Clean Boats, Clean Waters ...
Recovery funds, area young adults, aim to stop invasive species
WKOW-TV.com - 7/23/2009
... at boat landings across the state to combat invasive species. "With this Recovery-funded pilot, Wisconsin wins in three ways," said Secretary Gassman, ...
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