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Citizen-based
monitoring
Over 1,100 citizen volunteers statewide are collecting
water quality data for over 850 Wisconsin lakes. Citizen Lake Monitoring
volunteers collect basic water clarity information for their lakes. Many
are also collecting data on temperature, chlorophyll, phosphorous, dissolved
oxygen, aquatic plants, and exotic species invasions.
Clean Boats, Clean Waters program
This UW-Extension program trains volunteers to organize
and conduct a boater education program in their community. Adults and youth
teams educate boaters on how and where invasive species are most likely
to hitch a ride into water bodies. Volunteers perform boat and trailer checks
for invasive species, distribute informational brochures and collect and
report any new water body infestations. Information
about the
program (exits site)
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network
Our goals are to collect high quality data, to educate
and empower volunteers, and to share this data and knowledge. Volunteers
measure water clarity, using the Secchi Disk method, as an indicator of
water quality. Volunteers may also collect chemistry, temperature, and
dissolved oxygen data, as well as identify and map plants, watch for the
first appearance of Eurasian Water Milfoil near boat landings, or or alert
officials about zebra mussel invasions on Wisconsin lakes.
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network training focuses
on monitoring for specific aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels,
rusty crayfish, and Eurasian water-milfoil. Participants review monitoring
protocols for each species and interested participants receive monitoring
equipment. Additionally, whole lake monitoring methods are discussed to
assist participants in developing a proactive approach in early detection
and rapid response efforts.
Information about the training
program...(exits site)
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