Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund
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| Affiliation: |
The Nature Conservancy, WDNR, UW-System |
| Contact Information: |
Donna Peterson |
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PO Box 1802 |
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Kenosha, WI 53141 |
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262-637-3141 |
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cppf@chiwaukee.org |
| Year Started: |
1965 |
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| Specialty(ies): |
Purple loosestrife, Hairy willow herb, Prairie white-fringed orchid, Franklin ground squirrels, Karner blue butterfly, Prairie flox, White sweet clover, Yellow sweet clover, Bobolinks |
| Purpose: |
To know the status of the prairie, its perimeters, what is present within it, and determine how to increase or decrease certain populations within the prairie. |
| Subject Area(s): |
Groundwater
Mammals
Birds
Insects
Exotics/Invasive Species
Native Vegetation
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| Data Type(s) Collected: |
Population Status
Population Trends
Population Health
Population Demographics
Threats to Populations
Distribution and Range
Habitat Requirements
Habitat Conditions and/or Availability
Habitat Protection
GIS mapping/monitoring
Pollen dispersal
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| # of Volunteers: |
6 |
| Volunteer Hours/Year: |
24 |
| Volunteer Services: |
Training sessions for new volunteers
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
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| Accepting New Volunteers? |
Yes
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