Who's Who of Citizen-based Monitoring in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Speleological Society

Affiliation:
National Speleological Society

Contact Information:
Kasey Fiske
WSS Chairman
S. 9740 Exchange Road
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
608-544-2212
[email protected]

Year Started:
1960



Purpose:
The purpose of the Society shall be to advance the preservation, study, and recreational use of caves in Wisconsin. The Society shall also seek to promote the objectives of the National Speleological Society.

Subject Area(s):
Groundwater
Groundwater
Soil
Mammals
Fish
Invertebrates (mussels, dragonflies, etc.)
Exotics/Invasive Species
Native Plants

Data Type(s) Collected:
Population Status
Population Trends
Population Demographics
Threats to Populations
Habitat Conditions and/or Availability
Habitat Protection
GIS mapping/monitoring
Physical parameters


# of Volunteers:
20

Hours/Volunteer/Year:
Variable

Volunteer Services:
Group website
Staff consultation with individual monitors
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
Data analysis and reporting
Links to websites of other programs
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Advanced training sessions for experienced monitors
Training sessions for new volunteers

Accepting New Volunteers?
Yes


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