Midwest Invasive Species Information Network
The goal of this regional resource is to assist both experts and citizen scientists in the detection and identification of invasive species in support of the successful management of invasive species.
Citizen Science Projects
To add a regional citizen science project to our collection, fill out the Project Addition Form.
Minnesota Bee Atlas
Volunteers participants create a list of native bees found in MN. Participants can submit anecdotal observations, observe bees on an assigned route, or submit observations of a nesting block.
Sponsors
Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, University of MinnesotaMinnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program
Volunteers are trained to help identify the occurrence of Emerald Ash Borer and other forest pests in MN.
Sponsors
National Plant Diagnostic Network, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota-ExtensionMinnesota Frog and Toad Calling Survey
Volunteers collect data by listening and identifying frogs and toads on specified routes. Results provide information on abundance, distribution, and population changes.
Sponsors
Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesMinnesota Loon Monitoring Program
Information about Common Loon numbers is collected on over 600 lakes. Volunteers visit lakes during the summer, count adult and juvenile loons, and report observations for data management and analysis.
Sponsors
Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesMinnesota Marshbird Survey
The overall goal of the MN Marshbird Survey is to create ongoing, long-term marshbird monitoring for the state of MN. This will provide natural resource managers information they need to effectively manage these secretive birds and their wetland habitats.
Sponsors
Minnesota Audubon, Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint VentureMinnesota Odonata Survey Project
Volunteers survey the state for dragonflies and damselflies and share their knowledge with others.
Project Link
http://www.mndragonfly.org/html/involved.htmlSponsors
Minnesota Dragonfly SocietyMinnesota’s Amphibian and Reptile Distribution Maps
Citizens can participate in updating county records of reptiles and amphibians by reporting observations.
Sponsors
Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesMussel Monitoring Program of Wisconsin
Over half of Wisconsin’s 51 native mussel species (also known as clams) are listed as species of greatest conservation need or we need information on where they currently occur. Threats like habitat alteration (dams, siltation) and the presence of invasive mussels (zebra mussels) pose major threats to the existence of our native mussels. The Mussel Monitoring Program of Wisconsin would like your help in finding out what mussels occur in your area!
Project Link
http://wiatri.net/inventory/mussels/Sponsors
Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesOperation Deer Watch
Recorded deer observations from August 1 through September 30 help determine fawn-to-doe ratio and deer population estimates.