West Nile Virus

Wisconsin WNV Hotline!! - 1-800-433-1610 (For more information see DNR page below)

USGS National Wildlife Health Center - This site contains up to date information on bird/animal/human surveillance and links to the latest press releases and fact sheets concerning West Nile Virus. See this page for up to date information on how to report possible West Nile Virus Activity.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Gives overview on WIDNR Wildlife Health West Nile Virus Surveillance Plan and key contacts.

National Audubon Society - The Audubon website gives an excellent overview on all aspects of the Virus and its impacts to birds and wildlife, including summaries of a West Nile Virus Workshop held at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

The Center for Disease Control - The CDC website gives a complete overview of the virus and contains numerous links to factpages, surveillance information, the latest press releases, and tips for prevention. This should be your first stop on the internet if you are looking to understand more about the virus.

The National Institute of Health - The NIH website gives a broad overview on research surrounding the West Nile Virus. This includes everything from the basic nature of the virus to potential treatments.

The American Birding Conservancy - Position Statement on West Nile Virus.

West Nile Virus Factsheet - Wisconsin Department. of Health and Family Services.

National Biological Information Infrastructure - This site is a broad, collaborative program designed to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources. The West Nile Virus Page helps the interested webbrowser sift directly to relevant information on the basic biology of the virus, its effects on birds and other animals, mosquitoe control, and commonly asked questions.

National Wild Turkey Federation - Press release discussing results of recent WNV studies on captive turkeys.

Ducks Unlimited - Press release discussing what hunters need to know about WNV before heading out into the field this year.

Birdnet: Ornithological Council - West Nile Fact Sheet. Good resource for ornithologists and bird banders on the risks associated with West Nile Virus.