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Protect Our Landscapes from Aquatic Invasive Plants

Melinda Myers on How You Can Help!
Posted at 9:35 AM, Sep 15, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-15 10:35:55-04

We live in one of the most lake rich areas of the world and have 20% of the world’s accessible freshwater available to us in the Great Lakes. These water resources drive our economy, our recreation, and our way of life. Invasive plant species are threatening our waterways. When we introduce non-native species into an area, it can take over and crowd out critical native species and disrupt the balance, food systems and health of the eco-system. So how can we help protect these vital resources? "The Plant Doctor" Melinda Myers and Chris Acy from the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance join us with more information.

For more information on this topic, visit DNR.WI.gov

Interested in volunteering next year to do purple loosestrife biocontrol? Contact Jeanne Scherer at jeanne.scherer@wisc.edu or 608-266-0061.