Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Post

Understanding the difference between beneficial plants and aquatic weeds is vital to maintaining healthy, beautiful water.  Learn how to identify invasive weeds and best practices for keeping them out of your water on our blog>>https://ow.ly/EEgO50PxSfP

Did you know? As sediment is carried away by runoff, it can contaminate water sources. This sedimentation lowers water quality, disrupts aquatic ecosystems and affects the habitats of fish and other species. #FunFactFriday #sedimentcontrol #waterquality #environmentalcompliance #stormwater #stormwatercontrol #erosioncontrol #stormwatermanagement

Water is fundamental to life on our planet. The vast majority of migratory birds rely on aquatic ecosystems during their life cycles. Inland and coastal wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams, marshes, and ponds are all vital for feeding, drinking, or nesting, and also as places to rest and refuel during their long journeys. Unfortunately, aquatic ecosystems are becoming increasingly threatened around the world and so are the migratory birds that depend on them. On World Migratory Bird Day this month, let’s help sustain bird life by keeping aquatic ecosystems clean. #fornature #generationrestoration #naturebasedsolutions #worldmigratorybirdday #birdday

Protecting species at risk is a shared responsibility. Which is why we want to hear from you!📢 What aquatic species at risk information do you want to see? Have your say: https://ow.ly/g61B50S8ybn

Water filtration to ensure Aquatic environmental health is of utmost importance as birds play a vital role in our human and environmental ecosystems Water safety is IMPERATIVE for life! as it is the circle of life.. #connectthedots #symbioticecosystems #symbiosesiskey #aquatichealth #aquaticlife #environmentalhealth #freshwater #potablewater #waterfiltration #circleoflife #mitigarionofriskiskey

Invasive Species Impact ours waters: Whirling disease, an invasive aquatic parasite, that can cause the decline of fish populations and reduce angling opportunities. Protect the places you love and ensure that invasive aquatic species, like Zebra and Quagga mussels, aren't hitching a ride on your watercraft. It's important to always Clean, Drain and Dry any boats, trailers and aquatic gear when moving them between water bodies. cleandraindry.ca #cleandraindry #NISAW

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Our team has been working to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Adirondack waterbodies for nearly 25 years. Working across the Adirondack Park, our team of 100 Watercraft Inspection Stewards are vital to efforts to educate others about the impacts these organisms can have on aquatic environments. You can help us protect against aquatic invasive species by following these simple steps: Clean all boats and equipment used when recreating. Plant fragments, seeds, or animals such as zebra mussels could be trying to hitch a ride. Drain all boat compartments of any standing water to prevent small-bodied organisms from getting transported Dry boat, boat components, and equipment. Sunlight and a lack of water makes it difficult for organisms to survive. #NISAW #NISAW2024 #InvasiveSpecies

Now is a great reminder about the importance of aquatic native plants for our lake ecosystems and water quality. Many of these plants are visible under the water or even on top (such as White Water Lily). These plants play a key role in keeping our lake ecosystems healthy, supporting fish populations, and keeping water clean and clear. These are not to be confused with "weeds" or Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), like curly leaf pondweed, which can be a nuance for boats and hurt water quality. We created an interactive StoryMap with underwater videos and pictures to learn about these native plants and the lakes they live in. https://lnkd.in/garMtURV

It’s National Endangered Species Day! Did you know that there are currently 140 aquatic species at risk across Canada listed under the Species at Risk Act, such as the Eastern Sand Darter, Northern Abalone, Hickorynut, Brook Floater, Atlantic Whitefish, and the Northern Wolffish? 🔎Check out our aquatic species at risk map to explore aquatic habitats in your area and to discover how you can help protect these sensitive species: https://ow.ly/7c1c50RJHj7