Make a snapshot on state waters for invasive species

The public is to help search for aquatic invasive species across the state, Saturday, Aug. 10. Snapshot Day is a statewide effort to protect Wisconsin’s streams, lakes and wetlands, by monitoring designated sites for invasive plants and animals, that may threaten the state’s wildlife and water ecosystems.

Coordinated by UW-Extension, in partnership with the DNR and the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, Snapshot Day is entering its 11th year. Volunteer efforts are crucial to the success of monitoring invasive species, and information collected during the event will provide the DNR with data to help inform and guide management, and control activities.

Register online, by Friday, Aug. 9, to participate in Snapshot Day. Volunteers who sign up to participate will meet at a local training site of their choosing, to learn how to identify invasive species, before heading out to monitoring sites with event partners.

All ages are welcome to help search for invasive species, but the event is recommended for ages eight and up. An adult must accompany all minors.