Join the statewide search for aquatic invasive species!

Snapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive species. You can help protect Wisconsin's rivers, lakes, and wetlands from these invasive plants and animals that negatively impact habitat, wildlife, recreation and health. This event is coordinated in partnership with UW-Madison Division of Extension, River Alliance of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local partners, and YOU!

Volunteers will look for invasive species at critical monitoring sites, and potential invasive species will be verified and cataloged with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to guide species removal and conservation plans.

No experience is necessary and training is provided virtually prior to the event.

This is a FREE event that is recommended for ages 8 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Schedule:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Sign in at your Snapshot Day location and receive monitoring site assignments.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Brief training tailored to your monitoring sites.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Search for aquatic invasive species at monitoring sites.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Return to you Snapshot Day location to report your finds!