By Samantha Mathewson Oct 25, 2015 09:54 PM EDT What causes freshwater fish to develop red splotches and swollen, bulging eyes? Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discovered that a deadly disease known as viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus, or VHSv,...
From John Preuss... A busy sumer on Minnesota’s lakes and rivers the spread of zebra mussels. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports they found zebra mussels in at least eight new lakes this summer. Whether you’re launching or leaving the water, the...
This summer, while conducting grant-funded invasive species inventory and control work, the Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition (WRISC) confirmed the presence of two invasive plant species new to the region, Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) and Garden Valerian...
MINNESOTA DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 Five bighead carp were captured in the St. Croix River in the past week, just south of Stillwater near the Xcel Energy Allen S. King power plant, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources....
An email message from Wisconsin DNR Conservation Biologist Andrew Badje: Dear WDNR Biologists (Florence/Forest Counties), I’m the Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey Coordinator and am in the process of beginning to fill the vacant frog and toad routes across the state...
Please click the link below to read the article on Starry Stonewort: http://www.jsonline.com/news/invasive-algae-found-for-the-first-time-in-a-wisconsin-lake-b99397718z1-283977751.html
A recent article shared by John A. Preuss, Lumberjack Aquatic Invasives Coordinator for Lincoln, Langlade and Forest Counties: Yard MD blog: Warning! Garden centers are selling invasive shrub Avoid purchasing and planting Scotch Broom May 5, 2014 | Rob Zimmer...
The following article "Study: Mussels improve lake property values Invasive species improves water clarity" was recently shared by John A. Preuss, Lumberjack Aquatic Invasives Coordinator.
USA Today news article published December 4, 2013
Phragmites is a tall grass that can grow as tall as 15 feet. It grows extremely dense and shades out other species. It is the same grass that blankets the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the Green Bay area. A grant was awarded for the treatment of Phragmites sites in...