Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Information and Prevention

Aquatic Invasive Species and You

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are plants, animals or other organisms that are non-native to Wisconsin. AIS have the potential to spread and cause harm to native organisms and ecosystems. Wondering what AIS has been found near you? Visit the AIS list on the Wisconsin DNR website or contact our AIS Coordinator bcr@beavercreekreserve.org to find out more.

Citizen Lake Monitoring Network

Help monitor and protect our lakes by joining the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network (CLMN) as a citizen science volunteer. CLMN volunteers are trained to collect various types of lake data, including water clarity, water chemistry, ice durations, and invasive & native species surveys on their lake of choice.

Learn more about the CLMN here or contact our AIS Coordinator bcr@beavercreekreserve.org to get involved.

Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW)

Through the Clean Boars, Clean Waters (CBCW) program, volunteers learn how to inspect watercraft while conducting aquatic invasive species outreach within their community. Inspectors spend summer days at local boat landings performing boat and trailer checks, educating, and collecting and reporting aquatic invasive species data.

To learn more about this project, click the CBCW link here or contact our AIS Coordinator bcr@beavercreekreserve.org for more information.

Project Riverine Early Detectors (RED)

Have you ever wondered about invasive species on your favorite stretch of river? Project RED volunteers get to paddle and observe as citizen scientists while monitoring for undetected populations of invasive species. Interested in learning more? Project RED occurs in the summer months, and dates can be found by contacting Beaver Creek Reserve.

Click here to learn more about becoming an AIS monitor or contact our AIS Coordinator bcr@beavercreekreserve.org for more information.

Purple Loosestrife Biological Control Project

Wisconsin volunteers have been participating in the biological control of invasive Purple loosestrife since 1997. Learn how to rear and release the beetles that are helping to keep our Purple loosestrife populations in check.

Learn more about the Purple Loosestrife Project here or contact our AIS Coordinator bcr@beavercreekreserve.org to get involved.

Partnering Organizations

Beaver Creek Reserve Citizen Science Center

The Citizen Science Center (CSC) has been involving people of all ages in scientist studies for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since the early 1990’s. From studying and monitoring invasive species to monitoring water quality, the CSC at Beaver Creek Reserve has provided valuable data to help scientists learn more about our natural world.