Emergency Firewood Rule: Information

Our elected officials can create positive legal changes regarding invasive species if they learn about the problems that exit in their hometowns and districts.  Get the message out to your elected officials.

Who are my legislators?

Follow what’s happening in Congress and let your legislators know what bills you support and why.  An informed public can help shape effective laws.

What is Congress up to?

What is Wisconsin doing about invasive species?

Wisconsin Invasive Species Laws

Emergency Firewood Rule

Plant Inspection and Pest Control Revisions

Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species

Search Wisconsin Bills, Statutes, & Codes

Who represents me at the county, city, village or town level?

Search the web for your county’s official website to find out who represents your district.  Your city, village or town may also have a website that lists elected officials, or call your city, village, or town hall to find out.

What is my county, city, village, or town doing about invasive species?

Check your local ordinances for regulations regarding invasive species, noxious weeds or weeds.  Many Wisconsin counties and municipalities have their ordinances available on their websites or on line at:

http://www.municode.com/resources/code_list.asp?stateID=49

Otherwise, call your county or municipality for a copy.

What can I do to make sure that effective invasive species laws and local ordinances are being past?

A Guide to Citizen Action