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Wisconsin’s Aquatic Invasive Species Partnership Presented by: Bob Wakeman Wisconsin’s AIS Statewide Coordinator UMISC – October 30, 2012
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Wisconsin’s Aquatic Invasive Species Partnership
Presented by: Bob Wakeman
Wisconsin’s AIS Statewide Coordinator
UMISC – October 30, 2012
Agenda
The Partnership
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The Partnership Partner Talents
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The Partnership Partner Talents Programs
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The Partnership Partner Talents Programs Outputs
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The Partnership Partner Talents Programs Outputs Future
Partners – in the old days!
WDNR
Wisconsin Associationof LakesUW - Extension
Partners – today!
WDNR
Nonprofit ConservationOrganizationsTribes (GLIFWC)
County/Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
Lakes and Wetlands
Science Services
Fish Management
Law Enforcement
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
Wisconsin Lakes
River Alliance of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Beaver Creek Preserve, etc.
National Professional Anglers Association
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
GLIFWC
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
47 Counties
Town Boards
Cities, Villages
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
UW - Extension
UW – Sea Grant
UW – Center for Limnology UW – Life Science and Communication
UW Oshkosh
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Geological Survey
US Army Corps of Engineers US Env. Protection Agency
Partners WDNR
Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Tribes
Counties & Municipalities
UW System
Federal Partners
Lakes and Wetlands
Wisconsin Lakes
GLIFWC 47 Counties
UW - Extension
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Science Services
River Alliance of Wisconsin
Town Boards
UW – Sea Grant
US Geological Survey
Fish Management
Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Cities, Villages
UW – Center for Limnology
US Army Corps of Engineers
Law Enforcement
Beaver Creek Preserve, etc.
UW – Life Science and Communication
US Env. Protection Agency
National Professional Anglers Association
UW Oshkosh
Partner Talents
Science Citizens
Education
Science Partners
Citizen Partners
Education Partners
Programs
WI Water Guard
Presenter
Presentation Notes
The message here is we are taking this very seriously and expect the public to do so as well.
• Clean Boats, Clean Waters • volunteers trained to monitor local lakes DNR inspection program • staff monitor high traffic landings, lakes with invasive species
• Water Guard
Watercraft Inspection
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Watercraft inspection has proven to be the single most important source of AIS information to boaters. The Department relies upon volunteers, paid staff and law enforcement staff to educate boaters about AIS prevention measures. Wisconsin sells the 2nd highest number of out of state fishing licenses,in the country, which means we are a destination state for anglers. This means we need to be extra vigilant with boaters and anglers coming from other states since they could be carriers of AIS beyond out boundaries. In 2009, 40,000 boats were inspected and 87,000 boaters were talked to about the importance of preventing the spread of AIS. 70% of the states public boat launches with at least 1 AIS was visited by watercraft inspectors. We are planning on conducting a statewide landing blitz this summer to educate boaters and enforce the laws. The Water Guard adds a whole new image to this work.
• Trained volunteers collect data on lake health including aquatic invasives
• Data used to map extent of spread for species
Volunteer Monitoring
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Volunteer monitoring has been a steadily growing portion of our AIS Partnership. Over 1,000 volunteers are currently located at over 800 lakes in the state. These volunteers often are the first to observe an AIS. If your interested in becoming a Citizen Lake Monitoring volunteer please contact Laura Herman (contact infor at end of presentation), we need more volunteers and would appreciate your participation.
• Trained volunteers raise & release beetles • Beetles available for free—great school or
family project
Purple Loosestrife Biological Control
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol -DNR-UWEX partnership -citizen based project uses safe, highly tested beetles that feed on purple loosestrife to control populations -volunteers can raise and release beetles into local wetlands -a great success story—one of our only examples of long-term non-chemical control, and great way for citizens to get involved
Aquatic Invasive Species Grants
Typical Grant Funding Cycle
$4 million available annually
Presenter
Presentation Notes
AIS grants enable the Department to partner with local effort to help educate, prevent the spread, control invasions and respond quickly to AIS infestations. Approximately $4 million is available annually. There are two grant cycles each year (Feb and August). Your SE contact is Heidi Bunk One of your northern contacts is Kevin Gatherier The statewide coordinator is Carrol Schaal
• UW Madison Center for Limnology developing “Smart Prevention” model
• Model helps DNR make strategic management decisions
• ACOE conducting research on low level chemical treatments for
EWM • Community based market research
From Research to Management
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Research -DNR provides a small amount of funding to the UW Madison Center for Limnology to understand movement of aquatic invasive species -Goal is being able to direct prevention and management resources efficiently -Model is based on three questions: “Can invader X reach this waterbody?” “If yes, can it survive and thrive there?” “If yes, will it impact native species and recreation?” This afternoon we will be holding a AIS Smart Prevention Forum to train individuals which may want to implement this in their area.
• Preventing the spread
– VHS (viral hemorhagic septicemia) 2007 – Invasive Species Identification, Classification and
Control (NR 40) 2009 – Wisconsin Act 55 (Illegal to transport AIS on
highways) 2009
Wisconsin’s AIS Laws
Presenter
Presentation Notes
The Departments tool box for preventing the spread of AIS now includes laws. First came the VHS law which made it illegal to transport water or live fish, and established laws for the bait fish industry. NR 40 recently helped to identify and classify invasive species and Wisconsin Act 55 made it illegal to transport AIS on any highway in the state. Wisconsin is much further ahead of neighboring states with its ability to take enforcement action or cause control of AIS. Many states rely solely on the “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers” campaign and don’t do anything else.
Outputs Science
400 Wisconsin lakes sampled for AIS between 2011 - 2012
Research leading to better EWM control, zebra mussels and Asian carp
Development of social media tools
No new findings of VHS in the state
Outputs Citizens Citizen Lake Monitoring and Project RED train volunteers to collect data on AIS in the state AIS Citizen Focus Groups help direct AIS outreach program 100,000 boats inspected and 200,000 people educated about AIS at boat launches 4.6 million beetles released on 200 purple loosestrife stands
Outputs Education 170 Cooperator groups trained to raise beetles to fight purple loosestrife in last 2 years Law Enforcement conducted 20 focused education/enforcement events in 2012 Bait shops are targeted by AIS County Coordinators to ask for their participation in educating anglers 500+ volunteers educating boaters about AIS
Outputs Science Citizens Education 400 Wisconsin lakes sampled for AIS between 2011 - 2012
Citizen Lake Monitoring and Project RED train volunteers to collect data on AIS in the state
170 Cooperator groups trained to raise beetles to fight purple loosestrife in last 2 years
Research leading to better EWM control, zebra mussels and Asian carp
AIS Citizen Focus Groups help direct AIS outreach program
Law Enforcement conducted 20 focused education/enforcement events in 2012
Development of social media tools
100,000 boats inspected and 200,000 people educated about AIS at boat launches
Bait shops are targeted by AIS County Coordinators to ask for their participation in educating anglers
No new findings of VHS in the state
4.6 million beetles released on 200 purple loosestrife stands
500+ volunteers educating boaters about AIS
Future
• Program evolution – Clean Boats Clean Waters • Enhancements – Law Enforcement – Group
Checks • New Partners – Cooperative Weed
Management Organizations • Program Growth – Social media
Thanks for
helping
