Prevent and Control Invasive Species in our Lakes and Rivers

Dane County's Office of Lakes and Watersheds has prepared an aquatic invasive species plan for Dane County waters. The plan can be accessed at: Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Control Plan. The plan involves the county working together with stakeholder groups, surrounding counties and the state to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in Dane County waters. The plan serves as a guide for Dane County and its partners in combating problems caused by aquatic invasive species that are already here, such as Eurasian water milfoil, and in preventing the introduction of others such as Asian carp and Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia. The Office of Lakes & Watersheds has submitted the plan to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and is seeking state funding to augment its implementation actions.