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Secchi training
Group workshops are available for water clarity (secchi) and aquatic invasive species (AIS).   
secchi bullet style Secchi and AIS workshops
(schedule available in 2008)
Secchi workshops - Volunteers interested in tracking the changes in water quality (water clarity) in their lake will want to attend the secchi workshops.  Learn techniques for clarity monitoring, data entry and data analysis.
AIS workshops - Volunteers interested in monitoring for aquatic invasive species should plan to attend an AIS workshop in their area.  Learn monitoring techniques, plant/animal identification through use of live or preserved specimens, and help with statewide tracking efforts.

One-on-one trainings for other monitoring opportunities are available through DNR Regional CLMN Coordinators.


secchi bullet style DNR Regional CLMN Coordinators
These coordinators are your primary contact for equipment, reports and additional training opportunities.

secchi bullet style CLMN & AIS Statewide Contacts
These contacts cover statewide issues in their area of expertise.

secchi bullet style
Wisconsin DNR Lake Coordinators
These coordinators work on lake planning and protection grants, as well as AIS grants.

Training Manuals

secchi bullet style Water Clarity - Secchi Monitoring
 Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Training Manual (revised 2007) (full version, 5MB PDF)

secchi bullet style Aquatic Invasive Species
 (see Publications for individual chapters, additional forms and lists of lakes with AIS)
 AIS Monitoring Procedures - CLMN Training Manual (full version, 4MB)



For more information contact Laura Herman, Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Education Specialist, 715/346-3989  lherman@uwsp.edu

Or go to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources site at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/lakes/selfhelp/shlmhowto.htm (exit WLP)

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