LAKE TOMAHAWK, Wisconsin – On Saturday, August 10, volunteers will search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Wisconsin habitats as part of UW-Extension and Wisconsin DNR’s annual Snapshot Day.

The aim of this annual day is to protect lakes, rivers and wetlands from invasive plants and animals by identifying them and removing them from the affected areas.

Invasive aquatic species can negatively impact habitat, wildlife, recreation and health.

Participation is open to local groups, volunteers and anyone else. Participants meet at a local training site run by a local partner. After a short training session on identifying the aquatic invasive species, volunteers search for AIS at another monitoring site.

No previous experience or special equipment is required for the event and it is free of charge. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Below you will find a list of locations:

• Beloit – Rock County (Beckman Mill Park)
• Cassville – Grant County (Riverside Park Boat Launch)
• Cedarburg – Ozaukee County (Covered Bridge County Park)
• Crivitz – Marinette County (Boat Launch #8 at Caldron Falls Reservoir)
• Elkhorn – Walworth County (government center of Walworth County)
• Ellsworth – Pierce County (Summit Hill Park)
• Friendship – Adams County (Adams County Castle Rock Park)
• Hartland – Waukesha County (Nixon Park)
• Janesville – Rock County (Kiwanis Pond Park)
• Jefferson – Jefferson County (Rock River Landing Park)
• Kenosha – Kenosha County (Lincoln Park)
• Kewaunee – Kewaunee County (Selner Park)
• La Crosse – La Crosse County (Myrick Park)
• Lake Tomahawk – Oneida County (Lake Tomahawk Boat Launch)
• Madison – Dane County (Warner Park)
• Manitowish Waters – Vilas County (North Lakeland Discovery Center)
• Manitowoc – Manitowoc County (Henry Schuette Park)
• Merrill – Lincoln County (Prairie Trails Park)
• Oshkosh – Winnebago County (Asylum Point Park)
• Phelps – Vilas County (Lakefront Pines Park)
• Richland Center – Richland County (Old Mill Pond Park)
• Sheboygan – Sheboygan County (Maywood Environmental Park)
• Stockholm – Pippin County (campsite in Stockholm Village Park)
• Summit – Douglas County (Amnicon Lake Boat Launch) – Event will be held at 10:30 a.m.
• West Bend – Washington County (Sandy Knoll County Park)
• Wild Rose – Waushara County (Wild Rose Fish Hatchery)
• Wisconsin Rapids – Wood County (Nepco Lake County Park) – AUGUST 9 EVENT

Register here: https://forms.gle/xTocynrsw2MMnZYCA