Aquatic Invasive Species Several aquatic invasive species already reside in various bodies of water in Florence County. They can disrupt the lake ecology, reduce recreational opportunities and property values, and impact the area's economics as well. Industries affected include sport and commercial fishing, power companies and utilities. Aquatic Invasives known that have moved into the local area include: Banded Mystery Snail Chinese Mystery Snail Eurasian Water-Milfoil Eurasian/Northern Hybrid Water-Milfoil Freshwater Jellyfish Purple Loosestrife Rainbow Smelt Rusty Crayfish Zebra Mussel To report a suspected sighting, contact the Florence County or the Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition. Be aware of the Wisconsin bait laws and the invasive species rule "NR 40" that makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer, or introduce certain invasive species without a permit. For the full text see: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/nr/001/40.pdf.                              2021 Florence County Aquatic Invasive Species List      Waterbody Species Anna Lake Freshwater Jellyfish*(none observed recently) Barrens Lake Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian/Norther Water-Milfoil Cosgrove Lake Phragmites (non-native) Purple Loosestrife*(none observed recently) East Bass Lake Rusty Crayfish, Banded Mystery Snail Brule River Flowage Rusty Crayfish, Eurasian Water-Milfoil Lake Ellwood Banded Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian/Norther Water-Milfoil, Rusty Crayfish, Chinese Mystery Snail Emily Lake Purple Loosestrife, Rusty Crayfish, Chinese Mystery Snail, Narrow-Leaf Cattail, Zebra Mussel Fay Lake Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Narrow-leaf Cattail Fischer Lake Chinese Mystery Snail, Rusty Crayfish Frog Lake Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian/Norther Water-Milfoil Keyes Lake Zebra Mussel, Rainbow Smelt, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian/Northern Water-Milfoil, Chinese Mystery Snail Kingford Flowage Rusty Crayfish, Banded Mystery Snail Lake of Dreams Purple Loosestrife Little Popple River Rusty Crayfish Long Lake Chinese Mystery Snail, Purple Loosestrife, Banded Mystery Snail, Rusty Crayfish Loon Lake Zebra Mussel Menominee River Rusty Crayfish, Eurasian Water-Milfoil Montgomery Lake Purple Loosestrife Morgan Creek Rusty Crayfish Patten Lake Rusty Crayfish Pine River Flowage Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian/Northern Water-Milfoil, Zebra Mussel, Rusty Crayfish Popple River Rusty Crayfish Porcupine Lake Purple Loosestrife Reisner Lake Purple Loosestrife Sea Lion Lake Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Eurasian/Northern Water-Milfoil, Chinese Mystery Snail, Banded Mystery Snail, Zebra Mussel Seidel Lake Hybrid Eurasian/Northern Water-Milfoil, Eurasian Water-Milfoil S Branch Little Popple River Rusty Crayfish, Purple Loosestrife Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes   Bass Lake Zebra Mussel, Banded Mystery Snail East Lake Zebra Mussel, Banded Mystery Snail Lily Lake Zebra Mussel, Banded Mystery Snail Long Lake Banded Mystery Snail, Rusty Crayfish, Zebra Mussel Middle Lake Banded Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Rusty Crayfish North Lake Zebra Mussel, Banded Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Freshwater Jellyfish, Ornamental Water Lilies Railroad Lake Zebra Mussel, Banded Mystery Snail South Lake Banded Mystery Snail, Zebra Mussel West Lake Zebra Mussel, Banded Mystery Snail Stevens Creek Rusty Crayfish, Banded Mystery Snail Twin Falls Flowage Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Chinese Mystery Snail, Rusty Crayfish, Hybrid Eurasian/Northern Water-Milfoil West Bass Lake Banded Mystery Snail, Rusty Crayfish, Zebra Mussel Woods Creek Rusty Crayfish