Endangered Species

Endangered Species: Rare Plant & Animal Conservation Information

Wisconsin Plant List (Wisconsin State Herbarium)
A museum collection of dried, labeled plants of state, national and international importance. The Herbarium contains the world's largest collection of Wisconsin plants. 

Wisconsin Natural Communities
A natural community is different plants and animal species, living in a particular area at a particular time, in a specific habitat.  

Wisconsin Natural Areas
Wisconsin has more than 600 state natural areas that provide some of the last refuge for rare plants and animals.

Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
For the birds and bird watchers of the Badger State. Members range from hobbyists and those who feed birds at their home to professional ornithologists.

Partners in Reptile and Amphibian Conservation
A diverse partnership between public and private organizations to protect reptiles and amphibians.

Freshwater Mussels
Nearly 300 species of mussels inhabit freshwater rivers and lake in North America. They are an excellent indicator of the health of our aquatic ecosystems.