Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition

 The Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition (WRISC) is a developing partnership of federal, state and  local government agencies, land managers, utility companies, civic organizations, and inviduals interested in creating and implementing a comprehensive plan to manage the invasive species found in northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

The local cooperative will be led by a Steering Committee focused on reducing the spread of invasive plants and animals that can have devastating ecological and economical impacts to communities. Healthy forestry and agricultural production, native fish and wildlife habitat, and water recreational activities are all at risk to these growing invasive populations. Because some of these species are widely dispersed across the landscape and jurisdictional boundaries, this cooperative partnership is being formed to combine multi-agency resources and expertise that coordinates public education, workgroup activities, control methods and promotes best management practices to help slow the spread.

The WRISC organization provides a community forum to share information, collaborate on planning and education, and pool resources to provide invasive species management in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula.