SYMPOSIUM PRESENTER CO-AUTHORS: Shelby Adler, Amy Kretlow, Tyler Mesalk, Matthew Puz, Patrick Siwula, Jamie Vandenlangenberg (Wisconsin DNR); Emily Heald (UW-Madison Division of Extension); Paul Skawinski (UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes) TITLE: Keeping rare invasive species rare in Wisconsin waters ABSTRACT: Wisconsin DNR needs your help to report occurrences of rare invasive species. Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 40, the Identification, Classification, and Control rule, lists invasive species as either Prohibited (not established) or Restricted (established) and regulates invasive species possession, transfer (sale), and introduction in Wisconsin. Classification as Restricted or Prohibited will subject a species to different legal requirements. While this rule has reduced invasive species introductions, they still occur. In this presentation, we provide an overview on the identification and distribution of some rare aquatic and facultative wetland invasive species that have been detected in limited locations within the state that we suspect may be evading detection. We will also acknowledge our statewide network, provide links on how to report invasive speices, and discuss how to clean gear after being in the field to prevent the spread of invasive species. Additionally, we will cover regulations related to control of invasive species in surface water and wetlands. Whether you're completing a wetland restoration or are simply a wetland enthusiast, by identifying and reporting invasive species, you can help us protect Wisconsin's wetlands. BIO: Maureen Kalscheur is the Wisconsin DNR Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Lead, a position she's held since 2013. She earned a master's degree from UW-Stevens Point Cooperative Fishery Research Unit. She previously worked for Wisconsin DNR in the Lake Superior Basin, was the Invasive Species Program Manager for Florence County, and conducted rare plant survey for the Forest Service and land managers in NE Wisconsin and Michigan's UP.