How to Submit Data - Clean Boats, Clean Waters



User ID and Password, How to Get One

If you entered data online last year, you can use your existing WAMS account (user id and password). If you work for DNR, you can use your Oracle ID and Password (the one you use for time reporting). Otherwise:

  • Go to wisconsin.gov.
  • Click on the link in the upper right-hand corner (get your Wisconsin User ID and Password) and follow the steps to get a User ID and password.
  • Then, email Jennifer (jennifer.filbert@wi.gov) with your User ID and what lake(s) you're inspecting at. Also please state that you're doing Clean Boats, Clean Waters and, if your boat inspections are part of a Lake Grant or AIS grant, let her know.
  • We will email you back to let you know when you're all set up.
More detailed instructions are at:
How to get a WAMS (wisconsin.gov) user id and password (http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/cbcw/wams).



User ID and Password, What if I Forgot?

  • Go to Wisconsin.gov's account recovery page (https://on.wisconsin.gov/WAMS/AccountRecoveryController).
  • Scroll down and enter either your email address or User ID.
  • You will receive an automated email from Wisconsin.gov (If you don't see the email after about 20 minutes, check your Spam or Junk Mail folder.)
  • Click on the link in the email, and follow the steps to reset your password.
  • If you have trouble still, contact Jennifer (jennifer.filbert@wi.gov). While we at DNR don't generally have access to your password, we can help make sure you're able to log in again soon.


User ID and Password, Mine Isn't Working

If you just signed up for one, be sure to email Jennifer (jennifer.filbert@wi.gov) with your User ID. Also include what lake(s) you're inspecting at and that you're involved in Clean Boats/Clean Waters. Even though you obtained a user ID and password, we need to set you up in the SWIMS database for it to recognize you.

If you've already entered data in the past, but forgot your log-in information, see User ID and Password, What if I Forgot?.



How to Enter Data

  • Log in at: http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/cbcw-data
  • Click on the Submit Data tab
  • Click Add New
  • Select the project from the dropdown
  • Then, select the monitoring station (landing) and data collectors (inspectors)
  • Enter the date and time
    • Start Date = Date the watercraft inspection took place.
    • Start Time = Time you started at the landing.
    • End Date (Optional - you can leave it blank) = Same as Start Date
    • End Time (Optional - you can leave it blank) = Time you finished at the landing
  • Down below, enter your written observations in the comment box (i.e. weather, wildlife)
  • Click Next
  • Fill in your results.
    • Enter the total hours spent at the landing under Paid Hours and/or Volunteer Hours
    • Enter the totals from the day/landing in the other fields.
  • When finished, click NEXT DATE or NEXT STATION, or if you're finished: Save and Return to List. If you click Save and Return to List (or if you click "View List" from the Submit Data tab), you will see a list of data you've recently entered or help collect.

How to Edit Existing Data

You can edit data you've entered during the current season. Here's how:

  • Log into SWIMS at http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/cbcw-data
  • Within SWIMS, click the Submit Data tab. Click View List.
  • Click the pencil icon for the date your want to edit.
  • You can edit comments, etc. on the first page if necessary, then click Next. You can now edit your data. If you hit Save and Return to List, your changes will save.





Last Updated: 12/21/2009