Help protect your favorite lake from VHS fish virus and aquatic invasive species!

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Volunteer Training workshops are now being offered to
lake groups in Wood, Waushara and Portage Counties.

Free training available in:

-Citizen Lake Monitoring Network (CLMN) - Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring
	Who's watching your lake? Wisconsin's 15,000 lakes need your help in spotting new AIS infestations early. Simple, yet effective, monitoring protocols were developed by the CLMN program for eight different invasive species. Learn how to monitor for one, or for all eight!
-Citizen Lake Monitoring Network (CLMN)- Secchi Disk Monitoring
	The single most important indicator of water quality is water clarity, measured with a simple tool called a secchi disk. Recent studies have determined that taking this one measurement is like "taking the pulse" of a lake. Learn how to participate in the CLMN-Secchi Disk Monitoring Program, and collect a critical data record for long-term planning.
-Clean Boats, Clean Waters Volunteer Watercraft Inspection
	Why not prevent an AIS infestation in the first place? The most common method of spread of invasive species is when they "hitchhike" on boats and boating equipment. Learn 'Clean Boats' habits for preventing the spread of invasive species and, more importantly, learn how to teach those habits to fellow boaters.
	To request a training for your lake group, contact Amy Thorstenson at thorstea@co.portage.wi.us or 715/346-1264.

Waters Workshops  

	Friday, July 11 2:00 pm - 5:00pm W13475 Czech Lane, Coloma, WI 54930 Pleasant Lake	Citizen Lake Monitoring Network: Aquatic Invasive Species Training Session What do zebra mussels look like? Where is a new infestation of Eurasian water milfoil most likely to appear first? If you'd like to know how to spot AIS infestations early to protect your lake, please join this FREE training session about AIS monitoring. (Resource and monitoring equipment will be available for purchase by check or cash.) Bring a chair and a dish to pass and stay for the lake group picnic! Please RSVP to Paul Skawinski, Golden Sands RC&D, at (715) 343-6278 (Brought to you by Pleasant Lake Mgmt District and Golden Sands RC&D Council, Inc.
	Friday, July 25 1:00 pm - 4:00pm W6443 Cottonville Dr. Wautoma, WI 54982 Little Hills Lake	Citizen Lake Monitoring Network: Aquatic Invasive Species Training Session What do zebra mussels look like? Where is a new infestation of Eurasian water milfoil most likely to appear first? If you'd like to know how to spot AIS infestations early to protect your lake, please join this FREE training session about AIS monitoring. (Resource and monitoring equipment will be available for purchase by check or cash.) Bring a chair. Please RSVP to Francine Marshall at (920) 787-2976 (Brought to you by Little Hills Lake District and Golden Sands RC&D Council, Inc.