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How Do Invasive Species Affect You?

ON a global basis…the two great destroyers of biodiversity are, first habitat destruction and second, invasion by exotic species. – E. O. Wilson, Harvard University Professor

 

Walkers amid birch treesOur environment, our most sacred places in

Door County suffer from reduced biodiversity

because of introduced invasive species.  These

changes negatively impact all recreational activities:

Hiking

        Birding       

Camping

Boating

Fishing

 Canoeing

Kayaking

Rock Climbing

Swimming

Geocaching

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Invasive species effect our recreational

activities and the ecosystems that we depend

on for jobs and commercial resources.

 

                 Tourism

        Farming

Commercial Fishing

                                        Marinas

Water Intake Systems

                        Beach Quality

                Watercraft rentals

        Charter Boats

Fishing Tournaments

                                               

The Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) is a group of natural resource professionals and interested public members that are concerned with preserving Door County's natural environment.  DCIST seeks to halt the invasion of exotic non-native plants by empowering citizens with the education, the tools and the skills necessary to control invasive species.

 

                                                                          

 

GET EDUCATED! – Learn about invasive species and how they affect our ecosystems.  Understand the effects of invasive species on our lives!

 

GET THE TOOLS & SKILLS! – Learn about how you can stop the spread of invasive species. Learn about the DCIST equipment loan program and how it can benefit you. Partner with neighbors and friends to practice control or prevention methods!

 

REPORT AN INVASIVE – Use this form to inform us about invasive plants you see in Door County!

 

CONTACT US! – We want to hear from you!

 

DCIST is your invasive species resource in Door County. Currently DCIST offers advice, presentations, and training sessions on invasive species control, if you are interested in or have questions about invasive species on your land or on other properties in Door County. Please e-mail or call the DCIST message line and the coordinator will return your message.

 

DCIST Coordinator: Bob Bultman
 

Message Line: (920) 746-5955
 *Please note that this is a message line and someone will return your message as soon as possible.

 

DCIST E-mail: dcist1@gmail.com

 

Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department

 

Staff: (920) 746-2214

 

This site was developed by the DCIST project partners.

 

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