OUR MISSION
Timberland Invasives Partnership (TIP) is a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) encompassing Langlade, Menominee, Oconto and Shawano Counties as well as the Menominee Nation and Stockbridge-Munsee tribes in Northeastern Wisconsin and is devoted to the management of invasive species through cooperative education, control and native habitat restoration efforts.
Background
TIP was officially formed in 2014 with the signing of our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Since that time, we've developed in a lot of ways, we've adopted Bylaws, a Strategic Management Plan, and two oversight committees; employed multiple coordinators; reached out to thousands of area residents and visitors; helped control hundreds of acres with partners; and reported thousands of populations of invasive species to regional databases. For copies of our official documents, meeting minutes, and newsletters, please see the "Records" page on this website. As for information on our partners, committees, and funding see below.
Our Partners
Currently TIP has 20 formal partnerships established by signing our MOU. Partners of TIP have united in order to prioritize efforts among the four counties of focus in order to most effectively, efficiently, and sustainably manage invasive species, while also focusing on increasing regional native species biodiversity.
Of these partners, Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc. has also taken on the role of TIP's Fiscal Sponsor.
Of these partners, Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc. has also taken on the role of TIP's Fiscal Sponsor.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
http://www.fs.usda.gov/cnnf 
Langlade County
http://www.co.langlade.wi.us/ 
Langlade County Waterways Association, Inc.
wisconsinrivers.org/watersheds/langlade-county-waterways-association/ 
Legend Lake Property Owners Association
http://www.legendlake.info/ 
Legend Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
http://www.legendlake.info/ 
Menominee County
http://www.co.menominee.wi.us/ 
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
https://www.menominee-nsn.gov/ 
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
http://www.mtewood.com/ |
Oconto County
http://www.co.oconto.wi.us/ 
Shawano County
http://www.co.shawano.wi.us/ 
Stockbridge-Munsee Community
http://www.mohican-nsn.gov/ 
Town of Menominee
www.co.menominee.wi.us/departments/?department=5f693b0aa604 
Town of Wolf River
wolfriverwi.com/ 
University of Wisconsin Extension-Menominee County/Nation
http://menominee.uwex.edu/ |
Our Committees
Steering Committee:
The highest organized body within TIP is the Steering Committee, which meets quarterly. The Steering Committee is made up of 7-9 partner representatives elected at the annual meeting to oversee and approve all TIP activities and staff members. The following people serve on the Steering Committee until TIP's next annual meeting in February 2019:
Jeremy Johnson, Chairperson (Menominee County) - Responsible for facilitating all TIP Meetings, supervising the TIP Coordinator, and serving on the Executive Committee.
Cody Brauner, Vice-Chairperson (Langlade County) - Assumes Chairperson responsibilities in their absence, serves on Executive Committee.
Tracy Beckman, Treasurer (Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc.) - Maintains all of TIP's financial records, provides budget updates at meetings, serves on Executive Committee.
Susan Krage - United States Forest Service
Heather Pyatskowit - Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Randall Wollenhaup - Stockbridge Munsee Community
Chad Trudell - Oconto County
Chris Arrowood - Langlade County
Scott Frank - Shawano County
Executive Committee:
The next highest body within TIP is the Executive Committee, which meets as needed. The Executive Committee is made up of the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer as elected by the Steering Committee to meet and oversee the coordinator's work and set work priorities.
The highest organized body within TIP is the Steering Committee, which meets quarterly. The Steering Committee is made up of 7-9 partner representatives elected at the annual meeting to oversee and approve all TIP activities and staff members. The following people serve on the Steering Committee until TIP's next annual meeting in February 2019:
Jeremy Johnson, Chairperson (Menominee County) - Responsible for facilitating all TIP Meetings, supervising the TIP Coordinator, and serving on the Executive Committee.
Cody Brauner, Vice-Chairperson (Langlade County) - Assumes Chairperson responsibilities in their absence, serves on Executive Committee.
Tracy Beckman, Treasurer (Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc.) - Maintains all of TIP's financial records, provides budget updates at meetings, serves on Executive Committee.
Susan Krage - United States Forest Service
Heather Pyatskowit - Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Randall Wollenhaup - Stockbridge Munsee Community
Chad Trudell - Oconto County
Chris Arrowood - Langlade County
Scott Frank - Shawano County
Executive Committee:
The next highest body within TIP is the Executive Committee, which meets as needed. The Executive Committee is made up of the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer as elected by the Steering Committee to meet and oversee the coordinator's work and set work priorities.
Our Funding
Financial support for TIP is provided through a variety of resources including grants, contracts, and donations. Please contact the coordinator if you desire any additional information.
Grants
TIP has received grant-based support from the following:
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc.
WI DNR Private Forestry Grant Program
Contracts
TIP has received contract-based funding from the following:
City of Antigo
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Town of Upham, Langlade County
Town of Rolling, Langlade County
Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department
Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department
Oconto County Forestry & Parks Department
Donations
The following groups have made donations to TIP:
Wolf River Chapter of the Wild Ones
Grants
TIP has received grant-based support from the following:
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc.
WI DNR Private Forestry Grant Program
Contracts
TIP has received contract-based funding from the following:
City of Antigo
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Town of Upham, Langlade County
Town of Rolling, Langlade County
Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department
Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department
Oconto County Forestry & Parks Department
Donations
The following groups have made donations to TIP:
Wolf River Chapter of the Wild Ones