WATERSMEETS LAKEGUARDS
Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet
OUR  MISSION
To assure that waterways and lands in Watersmeet Township, State of Michigan, are environmentally sound, free of invasive species, and suitable for a variety of recreational uses for the benefit of residents of the community at large.
The ISCCW Board will be having its next meeting on Tuesday, July 14th - 9:00AM at the Forest Service Headquarters Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public.
AIS LAKE MAP
BOAT CHECK
INVASIVES
YOU CAN HELP
ISCCW - Lakeguards
Maps
Educational Links
Local Links
2008 Plans
ISCCW News
Annual Meeting
Our next Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009.
ISCCW Historical Information
Eurasian watermilfoil is an exotic, invasive aquatic plant that has been present for years both in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and throughout Wisconsin. This pervasive species forms dense surface canopies which cause adverse environmental, recreational, economic and aesthetic problems. It was not discovered in Watersmeet Township until 2000, when concerned citizens noticed an infestation in Clearwater Lake on the Cisco Chain. continued
Recent Articles

EPA Worried about Fireworks Residue in Water
EPA says more study is needed to determine the effects of perchlorate, a
chemical found in fireworks, on drinking water.
By Catherine L. Barker - National Geographic – July 2009
Terrestrial Invasive Species Invading the Ottawa National Forest
Fast-spreading non-native plants are invading the one million acre Ottawa National Forest according to botanist Ian Shackleford.
By Diane Montz – Ironwood Globe – June 13, 2009
Governor Granholm Proclaims Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
Michigan’s Governor Granholm has proclaimed June 13 – 21, 2009, as Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week to raise awareness about the need for citizens to take action to control the spread of AIS
Droughts Drain Northern Lakes
Scientists and property owners say they are worried about the long-term effects of a prolonged drought on fishing and water quality in northern lakes. By Lee Bergquist – Journal Sentinel – May 23, 2009
Invasive Species make Lake Jumping Dangerous
The practice of lake jumping by fishermen has become more controversial because of the increased chance of spreading aquatic invasive species to waters that are not yet infested.
By Kurt Krueger – Vilas County News-Review – May 20, 2009
Garlic Mustard Invades the Forest Floor in the Midwest
Garlic mustard is choking out wide swaths of spring wildflower displays and morel morsels, but scientists believe they have found a natural enemy of the terrestrial invasive garlic mustard in the form of a tiny European weevil.
Pam Smith – Farm Journal – May 15, 2009
Important Reproduction Findings about Japanese Knotweed
Neighboring counties are dealing with the threat presented by the terrestrial invasive Japanese Knotweed and its ability to reproduce.
By Ted Ritter (Vilas County Invasive Species Coordinator) May 7, 2009
more articles
DISCLAIMER - The contents of the ISCCW website have been selected based on the belief that they are accurate and reliable. However, ISCCW is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained within the site. While the information contained within the site is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this Web site is correct, complete, and up-to-date. Links to any and all external sites are provided for your convenience. ISCCW has no control over the format or content of any information found at non-ISCCW sites.