Award recipients are Wisconsin residents and organizations who have made significant contributions to prevent, control or eradicate invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native wildlife, wetlands, forests, prairies, lakes and rivers. Nominees can be individuals, groups or organizations that have demonstrated exemplary efforts to address issues surrounding terrestrial and aquatic invasive species.
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council, an advisory council to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), presents Invasive Species Action Awards for volunteer and professional categories. A panel of judges selected by the council will review the nomination materials and select the award winners. All nominators and winners will be notified in April, followed by an award recognition ceremony in June to celebrate Invasive Species Action Month.
Invasive species are nonnative plants and animals that cause ecological or economic harm, and some can affect human health. Once an invasive species becomes established in an area, it can be difficult to control.
Wisconsinites are encouraged to protect native plants and wildlife from invasive species by avoiding moving them or the materials that might harbor them to new places. To learn more about preventing the spread of invasive species, visit the DNR invasive species prevention webpage.
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