Defending Our Lakes: An Update on Aquatic Invasive Species in Lake Country
March 20, 2025 | 6:00
pm – 7:30 pm |
via Zoom
Join us for an engaging and informative session on the ongoing battle against Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Lake Country!
Amanda Schmitz, AIS Coordinator for Waukesha and Washington Counties, will discuss the most pressing AIS threats, share updates on newly discovered invasive species in our lakes, and unveil the updated 2025 AIS Strategic Plan. She’ll also walk us through the process of applying for a Clean Boats, Clean Waters DNR grant and demonstrate the powerful AIS GIS mapping application.
Additionally, you'll get a brief yet insightful overview of the DNR’s Surface Water Integrated Monitoring System (SWIMS) database—learning how to access and utilize this vital data for lake conservation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and take action in protecting our local waters!
(Note: There is a $10.00 plus costs charge to attend.)
Quarterly Meeting Recordings
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 12/7/2023
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 10/5/2022
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 4/20/2022
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 1/19/2022
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 4/21/2021
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 6/23/2021
Lake Country Clean Waters Quarterly Meeting: 1/20/ 2021
Past Meeting Topics
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• Legal Issues & Waterway Permits For Lake Residents - June 2023
• Effective Lake Organizations - January 2023
• WI DNR Goals For Aquatic Invasive Species; Citizen Lake Monitoring Network - January 2022
• Using DNA Monitoring To Look For Invasive Species In Southeastern WI Lakes; and Regulation of Chemical Treatments in Lakes – The Basics of Natural Resource Code NR 107 - June 2021
• Naturalizing Shorelines To Prevent Erosion Control; Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol; and Brief AIS Update - April 2021
• Programming Planning Session - January 2021
• Aquatic Invasives Species Update & North Lake Management District Wave Action and Sediment Suspension Study Presentation - September 2020
• Wake Boat Ordinances; Update On State Protocols Regarding Starry Stonewort -April 2020
• 2020 Healthy Lakes Conference – Conducted via Zoom