Project RED Training
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The health of our favorite rivers and streams depends on all of us!
Wisconsin’s rivers are vulnerable to invasion by a number of aquatic invasive species (AIS), from Eurasian watermilfoil to Japanese knotweed. The key to successfully protecting our waters is detecting invasives early when it may still be possible to isolate or eradicate them. AIS populations that are detected early require less money and effort to manage.
Volunteers like you are invaluable for early detection and rapid response. If left unchecked, AIS have the potential to reduce the diversity of native organisms, disrupt the food web, and impact recreational activities.
How We Monitor
Project Riverine Early Detectors (RED) has four steps:
Visit a section of river or stream, keeping your eyes peeled for invasive species
Collect specimens or photograph suspicious plants and animals
Verify the specimens
Share your findings
At this Project RED training, professionals from the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association will help you on you learning journey to help you feel confident in your ability to look out for invasive species as you recreate near or in water throughout the summer!
Please consider bringing a friend and get out near the water with us. We need your help!
Please email Jasmine [email protected] or Grace [email protected] to sign up for this volunteer training opportunity!
Location: Governor Dodge State Park: Twin Valley Beach Shelter, 4175 State Highway 23 N, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, 53533
Driving Directions: https://maps.google.com?daddr=43.0184,-90.1395
Wisconsin’s rivers are vulnerable to invasion by a number of aquatic invasive species (AIS), from Eurasian watermilfoil to Japanese knotweed. The key to successfully protecting our waters is detecting invasives early when it may still be possible to isolate or eradicate them. AIS populations that are detected early require less money and effort to manage.
Volunteers like you are invaluable for early detection and rapid response. If left unchecked, AIS have the potential to reduce the diversity of native organisms, disrupt the food web, and impact recreational activities.
How We Monitor
Project Riverine Early Detectors (RED) has four steps:
Visit a section of river or stream, keeping your eyes peeled for invasive species
Collect specimens or photograph suspicious plants and animals
Verify the specimens
Share your findings
At this Project RED training, professionals from the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association will help you on you learning journey to help you feel confident in your ability to look out for invasive species as you recreate near or in water throughout the summer!
Please consider bringing a friend and get out near the water with us. We need your help!
Please email Jasmine [email protected] or Grace [email protected] to sign up for this volunteer training opportunity!
Location: Governor Dodge State Park: Twin Valley Beach Shelter, 4175 State Highway 23 N, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, 53533
Driving Directions: https://maps.google.com?daddr=43.0184,-90.1395
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Where is it happening?
Governor Dodge State Park - Twin Valley Boat Landing, Stephens Falls, Dodgeville, WI 53533, United States
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Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherUpper Sugar River Watershed Association
