Invasive Species Network Enrollment

The Wisconsin First Detector Network is now enrolling for 2015. Invasive species are expanding throughout the state of Wisconsin each year. While these species are often overlooked, they are impacting our state’s economy, environment and even human health.

Wisconsin’s First Detector Network (WIFDN) was established in 2014 to train citizen scientists help prevent these impacts by looking for and reporting invasive species. In the inaugural year the network trained more than 100 people who contributed more than 700 hours toward this effort.

In 2015 the network is seeking additional members to train. 
Participants will receive detailed training on invasive species biology, impacts, and identification as well as the opportunity to participate in projects specifically designed for WIFDN members. 
It all begins March 13 with the first of five biweekly webinars. Find out more or register at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wifdn/.

The Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation is offering a service intended to inform private landowners about rare species near their properties and potential management opportunities. This report is being offered free of charge (value of $300) to 100 landowners in 2015 through a random drawing. If chosen, the Landowner Conservation Report will provide you with general information about your property and the surrounding area, list and photos of unique plants and animals potentially on your site, list and photos of invasive species, management recommendations and advice to improve habitat, and property map and current aerial images. To register for this lottery or for more information see http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/EndangeredResources/lcr.html or the attached flyer.