Chris Acy, AIS Coordinator, Honored With Award

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2022 Invasive Species Council Invader Crusader Awards.

The Invader Crusader award winners are selected by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council as part of Invasive Species Action Month in June. The governor-appointed council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues. Each year, the council honors Invader Crusaders: Individuals, groups or organizations who have made significant contributions to prevent, monitor or control invasive species that can harm Wisconsin’s ecosystems, economy and in some cases, public health.

Fox-Wolf’s own Chris Acy was selected as one of this year’s Invader Crusaders! Via his work at Fox-Wolf, Chris has helped prevent aquatic invasive species through multiple programs including Adopt-a-Launch, Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol and kayaking trips to remove invasives. He supports the aquatic invasive species program through continued public education and outreach in classrooms and at events.

Our congratulations and thanks for his work go out to Chris for this prestigious honor!

Nominations come from residents and organizations, and awards are given in several categories. For a list 2022 Invader Crusader Award winners and the organizations they volunteer or work for, visit the WDNR announcement via this link.

Watch WBAY’s interview of Chris Here!

Have a question about Aquatic Invasive Species?  Contact Chris Acy, the AIS Coordinator covering Fond du Lac, Calumet, Outagamie, and Brown and Winnebago Counties at (920) 460-3674 or chris@fwwa.org!