Event Information
Date
June 20th, 2026
Time
9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost
Free

Training Description
This aquatic invasive species training is hosted by Upper Sugar River Watershed Association. It includes wading into a stream to learn monitoring techniques and identification of plants, crayfish, and mussels. This program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
Are you interested in protecting our rivers from aquatic invasive species? Join Project RED (Riverine Early Detectors) on June 20th. Volunteers like you are invaluable for early detection of aquatic invasive species.
Attend a free aquatic invasive species detector training and learn how to:
- Identify aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin
- Monitor for aquatic invasive species
- Collect and report findings
What to expect
This event begins at 9:00 AM at Governor Dodge State Park at the Twin Valley Beach Shelter. Participants will wade into the creek to gain hands on experience with invasive species identification and monitoring. We plan to conclude the training by 1 PM.
What to bring
Bagged lunch, sunscreen, hat, polarized sunglasses (if available), plenty of water.
How to dress
Clothing that correlates to weather conditions (layers are best), clothes for being outside in the sun (hat, long sleeves, shorts or pants), sandals/waterproof boots/waders if planning on wading in the river (optional)
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 20th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration:
AIS Training: Dodgevill, WI (June 20th)
Location:
Governor Dodge State Park: Twin Valley Beach Shelter
4175 State Highway 23 N, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, 53533
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Grace Martin
grace@uppersugar.org