Wisconsin DNR Asks Public to Avoid Spreading Invasive Species

Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking tips on illegal elk shooting

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) still needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. Reward For Information On Illegal Elk Shooting The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is...

Doug Leier: Aquatic nuisance species have both economic and ecological impacts

WEST FARGO – You’ve heard for years about aquatic nuisance species, but what are they? The zebra mussel is likely the most famous. Or infamous. Let’s get back to the basics and review some of the most important information on ANS and zebra mussels What are ANS? Aquatic nuisance species (or ANS, for short) – nonnative organisms that cause harm to native and desirable species, the environment, economy or human health – are wreaking havoc on aquat…

Wisconsin DNR asks public to avoid spreading invasive species

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to avoid spreading invasive species this month, as part of Invasive Species Action Month.

Blue Planet Podcast Highlights Urgency of Protecting Ecosystems from Invasive Species

In the latest episode of Blue Planet, former Hungarian President János Áder and evolutionary biologist László Garamszegi emphasized that protecting native species and preserving biodiversity are crucial tools in the fight against invasive species. The episode explored how environmental resilience can be enhanced through proactive ecological protection. Director of the HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research Garamszegi warned that over the past ce…

Q&A: The public opinion on invasive species management - The Wildlife Society

Regardless of the effects on environmental or human health, Americans have similar, and tepid, feelings about invasive species control

Take Action On Invasive Species This June

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive species in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long. Invasive species are nonnative plants, animals and diseases that cause environmental or economic harm, or pose threats to human health. There are many species that are already widespread in the state, while others may pose a large ris…