Aquatic Invasive Species

2009 Watercraft Inspection Efforts

Boats Inspected: 46,071
People Contacted: 99,160

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15,000 reasons to worry about state's lakes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 11/2/2009

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New Resource for Educators

Clean Boats, Clean Water Story Hour

Youth watercraft inspectors Joe Madison and Adam Groenke inspected lakes in Northeast Wisconsin during summer 2009 through a partnership project between the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Workforce Development.

Featured Local Project

During summer 2009, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), along with many local partners, built an innovative new model for watercraft inspection. Using federal stimulus dollars, DWD was able to hire youth watercraft inspectors and station them at high-priority boat landings throughout the state. more

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Weevil Pumpkin
Aquatic Invasives Themed Pumpkins

Preventing Invasives: Information Kiosks & Key Chains
Northeast Wisconsin Youth Watercraft Inspection
Beaver Creek Reserve
Cloverland Lakes Aquatic Species Survey (CLASS)
Project Riverine Early Detection
Red Swamp Crayfish Containment and Control

Aquatic Invasives Banner - Stop Aquatic Hitchikers - Prevent the spread of invasive species and the fish disease VHS.

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