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WRISC was formalized in 2010 when the first round of Partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signifying their support for regional cooperation on invasive species education and management.  Since then, WRISC has grown to a coalition of 67 Partners from Michigan and Wisconsin representing citizen groups, organizations, businesses, schools, and federal, state, and local units of government. 

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You do not need to be a formal Partner to participate in WRISC activities, in fact we have several very active informal members and volunteers that participate in workdays, meetings, and trainings. However, each Partnership is a great benefit which strengthens our Coalition as we continue to seek funding for invasive species management and education across our five-county service area, which includes the Counties of Florence, Forest, and Marinette in Wisconsin, and Dickinson and Menominee in Michigan.  A broad base of local support increases WRISC's chances of receiving grants to help prevent the spread of key invasive species threatening our local ecosystems.  WRISC is completely grant-funded.  In the past several years, we have secured approximately $650,000 in grants to support local invasive species projects and create jobs.  There is no cost to become a Partner, and Partners are eligible for election to the nine-member Board of Directors, the governing body which directs the course of WRISC activities!

We encourage anyone considering becoming a formal partner to attend one of our Board of Directors meetings or speak to a Board member. 

New Partners are added once a year at WRISC's annual meeting in June. 

For any questions, or to apply for formal partnership,
contact the WRISC coordinator at 906-774-1550x102 or wildriverscwma@gmail.com.