The Education Committee of the Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species is pleased to announce the 2005 recipients of the Invader Crusader Award. The award serves to honor Wisconsin citizens and organizations for their significant contribution to the prevention and/or eradication of invasive species that harm Wisconsin's lands and waters. There were 31 nominations for 22 individuals/groups. All nominees deserve special recognition for their efforts!

The Invader Crusader is awarded to three recipients from each of two categorical groupings: 1) community members (youth, families, individuals, or groups) and 2) organizations (business, non-government organizations, public officials, government agencies or employees, or tribes).

Community:

• St. Catherine’s High School Environmental Club, Racine
• Terri Lyon, Kiel
• Betty Czarapata (posthumously nominated), Muskego

Organization:

• Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Odanah
• Kelly Kearns, WI-DNR, Madison
• Kristin Westad, Military Ridge Prairie Heritage Area, Dodgeville

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