Crayfish
Between 2004 and 2007 citizens assisted with collection of crayfish for a research study about the effects of the invasive rusty crayfish on native crayfish in water bodies across Wisconsin. Citizens collected crayfish, then preserved them and delivered them to a local drop off site (often a regional WDNR Service Center or local Nature Center). At their chosen field locations, citizens also collected a variety of water quality parameters (such as dissolved oxygen, pH, and conductivity).
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison collected the crayfish from the drop off locations and identified them during the winter months. Citizens were provided results of the type of crayfish found at their monitoring sites and the data were compiled in maps and scientific papers as part of a project about Aquatic Invasive Species by Dr. Jake VanderZanden and researcher Jeff Maxted.
Contacts:
Kris Stepenuck
Citizen Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator
608.265.3887 or 608.264.8948
kris.stepenuck@ces.uwex.edu
Laura Herman
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Educator
715.346.3989
Laura.Herman@uwsp.edu
Crayfish Info