As a result of its biennial survey of members and experts regarding lake-related issues, Wisconsin Lakes learned aquatic invasive species (AIS) eclipsed most other concerns in 2012.

“It came as no surprise to us that AIS topped the list of challenges we face as we try to protect our precious lakes around Wisconsin,” said Wisconsin Lakes Executive Director Karen von Huene.

“From polluted runoff to shoreland development, there are several issues of importance to our members,” she said. “But nearly 80% of our members focused on AIS, listing it as an area which is in dire need of addressing.”

This past fall, Wisconsin