Aquatic Invasive Species
Resources and Publications

Publications

• Aquatic Invasive Species Handbook (View)
  Comprehensive handbook that covers all aspects of invasive species education. Eight chapters highlight the National Perspective, Wisconsin Statewide Programs, Designing Educational Programs, Case Studies-Citizens Taking Action, Species Specific Information, and Steps to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. A comprehensive list of aquatic invasive species resources are also available at the site listed above and on the CD that accompanies the handbook.
  
• Aquatic invasive species publications catalogue (View)
  A list of FREE aquatic invasive species publications.
  

Reports

• 2007-08 Report to the Legislature on Aquatic Invasive Species (View)
  

Multimedia

Videos and DVDs

• Defending Favorite Place Video (View)
  
• Stopping Aquatic Hitchhikers DVD
  7 minute overview of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin. To order contact
  To Order, Contact: Amanda Boyce, 608-261-6450, DNRAISinfo@wisconsin.gov
  

Public Service Announcements

• Aquatic Invasive Species Public Service Announcement (View)
  [Video Length :33]
  
• Aquatic Invasive Species Public Service Announcement 2 (View)
  [Video Length :32]
  
• Steps to help stop the spread of VHS and other aquatic invasive species (View)
  [Video Length 1:11]
  

Powerpoint Presentations

• Aquatic Invasive Species and Watergardening (View)
  [Power Point Presentation]
  
• Aquatic Invasive Species in Wisconsin (View)
  [Power Point Presentation]
  

For Educators

Preschool/Early Elementary Activities

• Clean Boats, Clean Waters Story Hour (View)
  Use this hands-on lesson to teach our next generation of anglers and lake users about aquatic invasive species and what they can do to prevent the spread of these pesky invaders to Wisconsin waters. Materials include: a video tutorial, lesson plan and copies of all the resources needed to lead a story hour and a list of statewide aquatic invasive professionals willing to help.
  

Elementary and Middle School Activities

• Don't Stop for Hitchhikers! (View)
  
• Identifying Alien Invaders (View)
  
• Imitating Invaders and Drop In the Bucket (View)
  
• Invader Species of the Great Lakes (View)
  
• Rust Never Sleeps (View)
  
• Seeing Purple (View)
  
• We're the Future of the Great Lakes (View)
  
• What are the Characteristics of Great Lakes Exotic Species? (View)
  

Middle and High School Activities and Resources

• Attack Packs (View)
  The aquatic nuisance species Attack Pack is a self-contained teaching aid providing information for high school students to teach elementary school students about aquatic nuisance species, their life cycles, effects and how they spread. For more information about the Attack Pack or to obtain one for use in your school, please contact
  To Order, Contact: Phil Moy, Wisconsin Sea Grant, 920-683-4697, pmoy@uwc.edu
  
• Great Lakes Grief (View)
  
• Hyacinth Jeopardy (View)
  
• What Would you Do? (View)
  

Additional Educator Resources and Curriculum

• Community Stewardships Projects on Aquatic Exotics (View)
  Through classroom discussion, teachers involve students in activities that increase awareness of the problems of aquatic invasive species, and increase their motivation to share this knowledge.  This publication includes a number of approaches people can use to inform others in their communities.  The guide provides summaries of 15 community stewardship projects crated by students.
  
• EEK! Environmental Education for Kids web site- Alien Invaders (View)
  
• ESCAPE (View)
  
• Exotic Aquatics on the Move (View)
  
• Exotic Aquatics on the Move Activities (View)
  
• Find 7 ways AIS is spread (View)
  
• Great Lakes Invaders Curriculum (View)
  
• Great Lakes Invasion Curriculum Guide (View)
  
• Greatest of the Great Lakes: A Medley of Model Lessons (View)
  
• Nab the Aquatic Invader (View)
  
• See Cella Chow! (View)
  A Purple Loosestrife Biological Control Manual for Educators-Use this hands-on project to teach students about invasive plants and engage them in a hands-on action project rearing and releasing beetles to control purple loosestrife. The manual includes 15 standards-based activities to do with your students.