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Wisconsin’s Fifth Annual

Invasive Species Awareness Month

Why           Invasive plants and animals threaten Wisconsin’s waters and wildlands by outcompeting and destroying native plants and animals and by disrupting the complex habitat systems.  They also threaten the productivity and economic viability of Wisconsin’s agricultural lands by creating overwhelming competition with crops.  Millions of dollars, both public and private, are spent each year for the control of invasive plant and animal species in Wisconsin’s waters, wildlands and agriculture lands. 

What          Learn about the issues surrounding invasive species (both plant and animal, aquatic and terrestrial) in Wisconsin by attending workshops, field trips and lectures.  Also participate in invasive species control work parties. 

Who           Hundreds of citizens of all ages across the State of Wisconsin. 

Where        Natures centers, botanical gardens, natural areas, lakes, rivers, agricultural fields, parks, schools, institutions of higher learning, natural history museums…

When         Throughout the month of June, 2009.

How           Watch this website for further updates on the many activities that will take place.

Would you like to lead an activity in your area?

Or help with Awareness Month planning?

Contact:

Coordinator

Invasive Species Awareness Month

isam_wi@yahoo.com