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Group workshops are available for water clarity (secchi) and aquatic invasive species (AIS).   
Secchi and AIS workshops (schedule available in 2010)
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.

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

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

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

Training Manuals
Water Clarity - Secchi Monitoring
Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Training Manual (Secchi Disk Procedures) (revised 2009) (full version, 5MB PDF)

Chemistry Procedures
Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Training Manual (Chemistry Procedures)- full version, 14.6 MB
(revised 2009)
Individual Sections (exit to DNR)

 Aquatic Invasive Species  (see Publications for individual chapters, additional forms and lists of lakes with AIS)
 AIS Monitoring Procedures - CLMN Training Manual (full version, 12.8 MB)