I found a new aquatic invasive species not known to occur in my lake, wetland or stream……
If it is a plant...

• Be sure the suspected invasive species has not been previously found on the waterbody
• Take a digital photo of the plant in the setting where it was found (if possible). Then collect 5 – 10 intact specimens. Try to get the root system, all leaves as well as seed heads and flowers when present. Place in a ziplock bag with no water. Place on ice and transport to refrigerator.
• Fill out form 3200-125 - Aquatic Invasive Plant Incident Report

• Contact your local DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Contact and deliver the specimens, report and digital photo (if available). Please do this as soon as possible; no later than 4 days after you discover the plant.
  • Milwaukee Area – Heidi Bunk, 262-574-2130, heidi.bunk@wi.gov
  • Green Bay Area – Brenda Nordin, 920-662-5435, brenda.nordin@wi.gov
  • Madison Area – Susan Graham, 608-275-3329, susan.graham@wi.gov
  • Rhinelander Area – Kevin Gauthier, 715-365-8937, kevingauthiersr@wisconsin.gov
  • Park Falls Area – Jim Kreitlow, 715-365-8947, james.kreitlow@wi.gov
  • Spooner Area – Pamela Toshner, 715-635-4073, pamela.toshner@wisconsin.gov
  • Eau Claire Area – Ken Schreiber, 715-839-3798, kenneth.schreiber@wi.gov

Thank you for taking the time to collect and deliver your specimens. If you would like to learn more about aquatic invasive species, please visit the following websites:

• http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/aquatic/
• http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/ais/
• http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/ais/