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The Monroe County Invasive Species Workgroup is a cooperative effort led by Monroe County Land Conservation, DNR Forestry, Fort McCoy, and UW Extension.
For more information on the group contact 608-269-8975.
Mission Statement: To educate the public and private interests in Monroe County on the impacts of invasive species, and to conduct and promote the management of invasive species by interagency and private citizen action.
Vision Statement: Continuing to inform, promote and conduct the management of invasive species by interagency and private citizenry action. Using public and private collaboration to reduce or eliminate the impacts of all invasive species that affect the resources of Monroe County.
Management Plan: Click Here
Memorandum Of Understanding: Click Here
Informational Brochure NEW: Click Here
We're looking for nominations for the 2024 Invader Persuader award! Click below for the fillable form!
Invader Persuader Form
Email submissions to Clint Gilman: clint.gilman@wisconsin.gov
Upcoming Events!
Field Day - Wednesday, October 16th 10:30 am -12 pm, lunch provided
17551 Independence Rd, Norwalk WI 54648
NEWS! The DNR awarded our very own Mic Armstrong with a 2023 Invasive Species Council Invader Crusader Award!
Each year, the council honors Invader Crusaders, individuals, groups or organizations who have made significant contributions to prevent, monitor or control invasive species that can harm Wisconsin’s ecosystems, economy and, in some cases, public health.
Through Mic’s work for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Monroe County Invasive Species Working Group, he has brought together many local, regional and state agencies and organizations for the purpose of controlling and monitoring invasive species. His knowledge of ecology, invasive species and the nursery industry has been an invaluable asset to all who work with him.
Monroe County Invasive Species Cost-Share Program <-- click to find out more!
Links of Interest
The Rotten Amur Maple: Identification and Control
Wisconsin Invasive Plant Identification
- This page contains key resources that showing users how to identify 114 of Wisconsin’s regulated terrestrial invasive plants, view national and statewide distribution, and differentiate each invasive plant from similar looking species. Additionally, to facilitate learning about this large number of species, we have separated the 114 species into 15 groups based on taxonomic relationships or similar traits. Each of the 15 groups has an overview of the group characteristics, including photos within referenced factsheets, and a Species Summary Table describing key traits of each species (leaves, flowers, etc.) to allow users to differentiate species within the group.
- In addition to these resources, we provide a certification test to document test-takers’ ability to identify regulated terrestrial plants in Wisconsin. Individuals who successfully pass the test will receive an Invasive Plant Identification Certification from University of Wisconsin — Madison Division of Extension.
Pesticide Safety for non certified mixers loaders and applicators
Buckthorn Removal Demo -- Watch on YouTube!
*Monroe County Contractor List - CRP/Habitat/Invasive Species*
Midwest Invasive Plant Network
USDA Invasive Species Information Center
Wisconsin DNR Invasive Species site
UW Extension Invasive Species I.D. and Impacts at WI First Detectors Network