Massive Koi fish, snakes, & chinchillas Highlight Pets Received at Event 25 animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Included in the surrenders were lizards, fish, parakeets, and a [...]
Ballast Water Regulation Reduced Invasion Risk by 85% since 2008 Original Story: Maya Sundaresan, Great Lakes Now The issue of invasive species has haunted the Great Lakes region for decades, but a recent study [...]
The lake sturgeon is a large, prehistoric, bottom feeding fish. Lake sturgeon have a rough, torpedo-like body that resembles a shark and can grow upwards of 7 ft. and 200 pounds. They have a [...]
Video From "Managing Great Lakes Invaders" Series Clarifies Cargo Ships and AIS Relationship When asked about aquatic invasive species, many people around the Great Lakes almost immediately think of cargo ships. Historically, cargo ships [...]
Students at the Fond du Lac STEM Academy Work to Lessen Human Impact on the Environment As part of the Fall 2021 semester at the Fond du Lac STEM Academy, students are learning about [...]
All Water Users Encouraged to Keep Taking Prevention Steps Throughout the Year With falling leaves and dropping temperatures, we move into the Autumn season in Wisconsin. Many boaters and anglers will be winterizing their [...]
Transportation and Utility Corridors: How the Ways We Get From Place to Place and Its Respective Upkeep Can Transport Invasive Species Transport pathways are the means by which aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been [...]
Biocontrol Project Reduces Impact of Invasive Purple Loosestrife If you frequent the Taycheedah Park and Ride in Fond du Lac County, you may have seen a plant with purple flowers bloom in late summer. [...]
Written by Annette Cornell, AIS Program Volunteer Snow or Rain? Invasive Species Precautions Remain the Same As outdoor enthusiasts, many of us are at least acutely aware of aquatic invasive species. Zebra [...]
The 6th Annual Lower Fox River Farmer Roundtable wrapped up today - February 16th, 2021. Usually this full day event is held in January with promises of educational opportunities, a broasted chicken lunch, happy [...]
