Aquatic Invasive Species Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/aquatic-invasive-species/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:27:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Aquatic Invasive Species Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/aquatic-invasive-species/ 32 32 Most Successful Invasive Species Removal Projects in US Lakes https://fwwa.org/2026/07/14/most-successful-invasive-species-removal-projects-in-us-lakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-successful-invasive-species-removal-projects-in-us-lakes Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:27:57 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44231 AIS Can Cause Havoc, But It's Not Impossible to Get the Upper Hand Original Story: Gail Parsons Invasive species have caused billions of dollars in damage to lakes and waterways across the United States, altering ecosystems that took thousands of years to develop. Whether it's a predatory fish, an aggressive aquatic plant, or a [...]

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]]> Check Those Boats: Clean Off Gear Before Leaving the Boat Launch This July 4th https://fwwa.org/2026/06/29/check-those-boats-clean-off-gear-before-leaving-the-boat-launch-this-july-4th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-those-boats-clean-off-gear-before-leaving-the-boat-launch-this-july-4th Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:16:31 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44061 Multi-National Campaign Reminds Boaters To Help Protect Their Lakes Original Story: Erin McFarlane, UWSP Extenstion Lakes Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) watercraft inspectors across the state will work together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. Thousands of boaters and [...]

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]]> New Round Goby Emergency Rule In Effect On The Winnebago System https://fwwa.org/2026/06/19/new-round-goby-emergency-rule-in-effect-on-the-winnebago-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-round-goby-emergency-rule-in-effect-on-the-winnebago-system Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:35:38 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44165 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enacts an emergency rule regarding the capture and take of the invasive round goby in the Winnebago System Beginning June 19, a new DNR emergency rule will allow anglers in the Winnebago System (Lake Winnebago, Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Winneconne, Lake Poygan, and the Upper Fox River) [...]

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]]> From Pet to Pest: Released Goldfish Trigger Massive Changes in Lakes https://fwwa.org/2026/06/18/from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:32:23 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44047 Goldfish Rapidly Reshape Waters Original Story: Eric Stann, University of Missouri Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows. The study, [...]

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]]> College Student? Help Pet Welfare By Taking This Survey https://fwwa.org/2026/05/06/college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey Wed, 06 May 2026 17:38:50 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43864 Research Project Study Looking For Input on Pet Welfare, Invasive Species Messaging Original Story: Wisconsin Sea Grant Wisconsin Sea Grant is doing a research project about messaging related to pet welfare and invasive species. As a college student in Wisconsin we are interested in your opinions about messaging on this topic since you may [...]

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]]> Education Works: “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers” Education Evokes Change in Behavior https://fwwa.org/2026/03/25/education-works-stop-aquatic-hitchhikers-education-evokes-change-in-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-works-stop-aquatic-hitchhikers-education-evokes-change-in-behavior Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:30:54 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43499 Boaters Who Know the ‘Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!’ Rules Are Doing Their Part to Stop Invasive Species Original Story: University of WI Sea Grant Millions of dollars are spent each year on programs that encourage recreational boaters to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels and hydrilla. But do these programs, [...]

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]]> Winter Goby Watch During Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing https://fwwa.org/2026/02/13/winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:19:09 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43012 Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing Time on Winnebago Perfect Time to Check That Catch Thousands of folks are arriving on Lake Winnebago this week with big dreams. People are dreaming of spearing a mammoth sturgeon or maybe catching that perfect fish for Battle on Bago resulting in a new truck. Dreaming of creating those [...]

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]]> Ice Fishing? Even Icy Wisconsin Waters Host Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/12/10/ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:32:49 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=28576 Do you have your auger and shanty ready? The ice is firming up. It's calling anglers throughout Wisconsin. In fact, several folks are already getting out in our area! Be careful on that ice! Help protect our lakes and rivers this winter with a few easy steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive [...]

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]]> Show Me That Mussel! https://fwwa.org/2025/11/12/show-me-that-mussel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=show-me-that-mussel Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:25:57 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=41659 Invasive vs Native Mussels: What's the Difference? When you work in the realm of invasive species, your first thought when hearing the word mussel is "uh-oh". You start thinking, "Ok, which one? Zebra mussel or Quagga mussel?". But then you remember that there's a whole different kind of mussel; Wisconsin's native freshwater mussels. These [...]

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]]> Hunting Reminder: Phragmites Use https://fwwa.org/2025/10/15/hunting-reminder-phragmites-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hunting-reminder-phragmites-use Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:15:56 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=41216 With the 2025 migratory season underway in Wisconsin, waterfowl hunters have the perfect opportunity to achieve one of the most important habitat conservation efforts possible while out in the field - to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS put the health of Wisconsin’s waterbodies at risk. A few minutes of prevention [...]

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