Say Yes to Lakes! Add $2

You don’t need to register a boat to donate. Your donation supports aquatic invasive species work at DNR and provides grants to scientists studying ways to improve invasive species prevention and control.

If you enjoy using Wisconsin waters for boating, fishing, or any other activity, you benefit directly from DNR’s work to better understand aquatic invasive species and keep valuable aquatic resources healthy and accessible!

Aquatic invasive species can have negative impacts on Wisconsin’s environment, communities and economy, but often little is known about these new invaders or how to manage them.

The DNR and many partners are working to prevent and control aquatic invasive species across the state, and research helps us learn how to do so more effectively, efficiently and safely. Research can also help us better understand the impacts of invasive species on the environment and on communities.

Getting involved is easy

When you register a new boat or renew your registration, “Say Yes to Lakes!” by selecting the option to add an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) donation of $2 or more. You can donate whether you’re registering online, with an agent, or by mail. To register or renew online, please visit GoWild.

Your donations support important work

When you “Say Yes to Lakes!,” your contribution pays for staff, supplies and other costs of coordinating and carrying out invasive species research and control projects across the state. You’re also supporting grants to scientists outside DNR who are working to better understand aquatic invasive species and the tools used to manage them. Even when projects don’t take place on your local waterbody, what we learn will be applied to benefit all Wisconsin waters!