Project RED (Riverine Early Detectors) Volunteer Training
Sat, Jun 20
|Governor Dodge State Park
At this Project RED training, professionals from the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association will help you on you learning journey to help you feel confident in your ability to look out for invasive species as you recreate near or in water throughout the summer!
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Governor Dodge State Park, 4175 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI 53533, USA
About the event
Location: Governor Dodge State Park: Twin Valley Beach Shelter, 4175 State Highway 23 N, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, 53533
Driving Directions: https://maps.google.com?daddr=43.0184,-90.1395
The health of our favorite rivers and streams depends on all of us!
Wisconsin’s rivers are vulnerable to invasion by a number of aquatic invasive species (AIS), from Eurasian watermilfoil to Japanese knotweed. The key to successfully protecting our waters is detecting invasives early when it may still be possible to isolate or eradicate them. AIS populations that are detected early require less money and effort to manage.
Volunteers like you are invaluable for early detection and rapid response. If left unchecked, AIS have the potential to reduce the diversity of native organisms, disrupt the food web, and impact recreational activities.
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