The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is dedicated to preventing the spread of AIS through outreach, monitoring, and region-wide coordination throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-native species (e.g. plants, animals, pathogens) that cause or are likely to cause economic, environmental, or human harm and live in water or wetlands.
Request free AIS Outreach for your organization or event! Our AIS Coordinator has experience with school groups, clubs, library programs, and more! Your group will get up close and personal with some invasive species with our hands-on activities! Whether you need a presentation or an outreach table, Chris is experienced and ready to work with you!
Contact Chris at chris@fwwa.org or (920) 460-3674!
Click on an image to read a complete profile. Or click here to download a pdf you can print and take with you as you are out in the watershed. Online or in print, when you can identify AIS, you can help prevent the spread.
Transport pathways are how AIS have been introduced to and spread across Wisconsin. The number of pathways have continued to grow as new technologies allow for faster movement of goods and services than ever before in history.
Zebras in the Lakes: The Animated Story
Video From "Managing Great Lakes Invaders" Series Highlights Zebra, Quagga Mussels Zebra mussels have become the poster child of invasive species. It's difficult to find someone in Northeast Wisconsin that hasn't heard of these [...]
“What’s the Point”? Study finds Invasive Species Regulation Helps Reduce Risk by 85%
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 [...]
Understanding Ballast Water: AIS From Across the Pond
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 [...]
Lost on Invasive Species Management? Online AIS Management 101 Course Now Available!
Online Course Designed to Help Understand Management Strategies Aquatic Invasive Species Management 101 is a self-paced online course that runs throughout February and March 2022. AIS Management 101 is designed to help lakeshore homeowners, lake association members, [...]