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Invasive Species Battle: Goats, Fisheries, and Collaboration Unite

8/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Authorities in Cork, Ireland, are tackling invasive species like the Asian hornet to protect biodiversity.
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, employs goats for invasive plant control, lowering labor and pesticide expenses.
Fisheries staff at Fort McCoy removed thousands of invasive aquatic plants and surveyed ten lakes, finding no new invasives.
WisCorps removed woody invasives from 27 acres, supporting ongoing control efforts.
Collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources facilitated the transfer of mottled sculpin to a brook trout reserve.

History

Historical Context

The National Invasive Species Act was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996 to combat the rising threat of invasive species, leading to significant removal efforts across the country. Programs established under this law have successfully eliminated thousands of invasive plants, notably at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Today, locations like Cork, Ireland, and Fort McCoy exemplify global efforts to protect biodiversity and native ecosystems.

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Story summary

Authorities in Cork, Ireland, are tackling invasive species like the Asian hornet to protect biodiversity.
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, employs goats for invasive plant control, lowering labor and pesticide expenses.
Fisheries staff at Fort McCoy removed thousands of invasive aquatic plants and surveyed ten lakes, finding no new invasives.
WisCorps removed woody invasives from 27 acres, supporting ongoing control efforts.
Collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources facilitated the transfer of mottled sculpin to a brook trout reserve.

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