FY24 project: AIS employee assistance implementing the states AIS management planthis proposal addresses all three of the states AIS management plan main goals and six priorities of the plan:prevent…

This Project Grant award, with a total funding of $597,545, was provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 15.662) federal grant program. The award to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) will support a comprehensive project to address all three of the state's Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plan's main goals and six priority areas. Key activities include preventing the introduction of new AIS into Wisconsin, implementing the AIS program through strong partnerships, and controlling the spread of existing AIS populations to minimize harmful impacts. The project will expand outreach to recreational water users, implement the state's AIS response framework, and promote integrated pest management principles. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

FY24 project: AIS employee assistance implementing the states AIS management planthis proposal addresses all three of the states AIS management plan main goals and six priorities of the plan:prevent the introduction of new AIS into wisconsin.implement the AIS program through strong partnerships.stop NR 40 prohibited species from entering the state and prevent the spread of NR 40 restricted species to new parts of the state.expand recreational water user outreach to waterfowl hunters, trappers, wading anglers, etc.contain the spread of AIS in wisconsin.work with other state and local organizations to implement the states response framework to ensure consistent responses to new invasions.control existing populations of AIS to minimize harmful impacts.promote the use of integrated pest management (IPM) principles in all management plans and efforts.