Basic aquatic species identification workshop

   Come learn the basics of aquatic species identification for free! Meet our regions aquatic invasive species (AIS) team under the pavilion at Walker City Park on Wednesday July 6th at 9:30 a.m. If there is inclement weather, we will meet inside the Cass County Courthouse in the Commissioner’s Board Room.  

   We will spend about an hour and a half looking at samples of invasive and native aquatic vegetation, as well as examples of zebra mussels, mystery snails and native snails. Afterwards, for those who are interested, we will split into smaller groups and try out rake-throws at nearby public accesses to look for aquatic invasive species.  

   This workshop will be presented by a collaboration of aquatic invasive species partners from the region including Nicole Kovar, DNR AIS Specialist; Raining White, LLBO Invasive Species Specialist/Crew Lead; Kate Hagsten, LLBO Plant Program Manager; Dana Gutzmann, Cass County AIS Lake Technician. Everyone is welcome, registration is not required but we’d appreciate a basic headcount so if you have time to let us know you are attending, please email [email protected] or call Dana at 218-547-7324.