Aquatic Invasive Species Training: Elk Mound

Training Description

This aquatic invasive species training is hosted by Beaver Creek Reserve. It includes a group paddle to learn monitoring techniques and identification of plants, crayfish, and mussels. Kayaks are available for rent for $15 (if applicable). 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 August 14th. 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 9:30 AM at the Straw Hill Boat Landing (Spring Brook Landing – 10018479), from which participants will paddle to Meridean Boat Landing. During the paddle, participants will gain hands on experience with invasive species identification and monitoring.  We plan to conclude the training by 2 PM.  

Kayaks are available for rent for $15 (if applicable).

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)