Wisconsin’s rivers are vulnerable to invasion by a number of invasive species from Eurasian milfoil to Japanese knotweed. The key to successfully protecting your river is detecting invasives early when it is still possible to isolate or eradicate the infestation. The longer we wait to find them and fight them, the more money and time it will take. Volunteers like you are invaluable for early detection.
Project RED provides you with the necessary tools to be a Riverine Early Detector. Our protocols are easy and fun. Use this activity to become more familiar with your river or stream and to engage your friends and neighbors!
During a free training we will teach you to monitor your river by canoe, kayak, or on foot for 15 species of concern. We will help you choose locations and a monitoring schedule that are convenient to you and your volunteers. We will also provide you with online data management tools available through http://www.citsci.org/ that help you report and map your findings.
If you identify an invasive in your riparian corridor,the River Alliance of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin DNR can also help you take the next step of eradication or containment! Ask us about funding and technical resources available to you! We are here to help.
Why You Should Join Project RED?
Easy, Fun Protocols to Identify 15 Species of Concern
Great Opportunity to Engage New Members/Volunteers
Educate Local Landowners About Invasive Species
GPS Units Available for Your Use at Technology Libraries Statewide
June 6, 2009 - Florence County Lakes and Rivers will host a free training open to the public in Florence County. The exact location to be determined. Contact Maureen Ferry to register for this event.
July 18, 2009 - Ashland County will host a free training open to the public in Ashland. Contact Sarah Traaholt at 715-685-2672 to register for the event.
August 8, 2009 - Menominee County will host a free training open to the pubic. The exact location is to be determined. Contact Karen Vermillian at 715-799-6039 to register for this event.
August 15, 2009 - Southeast Trout Unlimited and Milwaukee Riverkeeper will host a free training open to the public in the Firefly room at the Wauwatosa Library in Milwaukee County from 9am to 1pm.
August 29, 2009 - The Rock River Coalition will host a fre training open to the pubic at the Lake Mills Community Center in Jefferson County. Contact Patricia Cicero at (920) 674-7121 to register for this event.
Registration is required to participate in the above trainings. If you are interested in hosting a Project RED training in your area, call Laura at (608) 257-2424 x110.
