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Working Together to Stop the Spread of Invasives
Our Mission
The Timberland Invasives Partnership (TIP) is a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) serving Langlade, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano Counties, as well as the Menominee Nation and Stockbridge-Munsee tribes in Northeastern Wisconsin.
TIP is a partnership between federal, tribal, state, and local government organizations united through their commitment to manage invasive species through cooperative education, strategic control, and the restoration of habitats.
More information on CISMA's can be found here.
TIP is a partnership between federal, tribal, state, and local government organizations united through their commitment to manage invasive species through cooperative education, strategic control, and the restoration of habitats.
More information on CISMA's can be found here.
Background
TIP was officially established in 2014 with the signing of our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and have grown significantly since. Key developments include adoption Bylaws, a Strategic Management Plan, and two oversight committees, and the employment of multiple coordinators. TIP has engaged thousands of local residents and visitors, collaborated with partners to control invasive species across hundreds of acres, and reported thousands of populations of invasive species to regional databases. For copies of our official documents, meeting minutes, and newsletters, please visit the "Records" page on this website. See below for additional details about our partners, committees, and funding.
Our Partners
Currently, TIP has established 20 formal partnerships through signed MOUs. Partners of TIP have come together to coordinate and prioritize efforts across the four counties with the shared goal of managing invasive species in an effective, efficient, and sustainable manner. The partnership is committed to enhancing regional biodiversity by supporting the growth and preservation of native species on our lands.
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 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 2026:
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
Alex Brauer: Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Chad Trudell: Oconto County
Katie Bahr-Bender: Langlade County
Scott Frank: Shawano County
Tommy Stueck: Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Tom Melnarik: Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council
Kendra Jansky: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Executive Committee:
The second 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 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 2026:
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
Alex Brauer: Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Chad Trudell: Oconto County
Katie Bahr-Bender: Langlade County
Scott Frank: Shawano County
Tommy Stueck: Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Tom Melnarik: Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council
Kendra Jansky: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Executive Committee:
The second 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 funding from the following:
Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc.
USDA FS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Cooperative Weed Management Areas
USFS Landscape Scale Restoration Grant
WI DNR Weed Management Area - Private Forestry Grant Program (WMA-PFGP)
Contracts TIP has received contract-based funding from the following:
City of Antigo
Lake Sandia Homeowners Association
Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department
Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Oconto County Forestry & Parks Department
Donations TIP has received donations from the following:
Wolf River Chapter of the Wild Ones
Grants TIP has received grant-based funding from the following:
Lumberjack RC&D Council, Inc.
USDA FS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Cooperative Weed Management Areas
USFS Landscape Scale Restoration Grant
WI DNR Weed Management Area - Private Forestry Grant Program (WMA-PFGP)
Contracts TIP has received contract-based funding from the following:
City of Antigo
Lake Sandia Homeowners Association
Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department
Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Oconto County Forestry & Parks Department
Donations TIP has received donations from the following:
Wolf River Chapter of the Wild Ones