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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Submitting Data for CBCW

 

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What is CBCW Data and Where Doe​s It Go?

​​Watercraft inspectors collect important data while conversing with boaters and anglers at the boat landings, such as the number of boats inspected, how long they spend at the boat landing, and how many people are contacted with the AIS prevention message. The information they record on their datasheets is entered into an online DNR database called SWIMS, which stands for Surface Water Integrated Monitoring System. All of the water data collected around the state by the DNR and its partners is entered into this database.


If you've already entered data before, or have already setup your SWIMS account, click the button above to enter the data you collected now.
If you are new to entering CBCW data, please see below for step-by-step instructions on how to set up your user ID to access SWIMS.​

How to Access the SWIMS Database  UPDATED MAY 2025​​​

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On May 16, the DNR transitioned 
to a new login system for the SWIMS
database called MyWisconsin ID.  ​

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW CBCW PARTICIPANTS

​​​Step 1: Before you enter CBCW data for the first time, you need to create a MyWisconsin ID. You will use your MyWisconsin​ ID and password to access the SWIMS database.​

​​​​Step 2: Next, your SWIMS profile needs to be set up so that you can log in. Send us an email​​ at lakessupport@uwsp.edu​ and share:

  • Your first and last name.

  • The email address that you used to set up your MyWisconsin ID.

  • The name of the waterbody where you will be conducting CBCW.​

  • ​​The name of the lake group or organization you are representing or working with.

Once your profile is set up properly, we will email you to let you know that you're ready to log in to SWIMS!


INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXISTING CBCW PARTICIPANTS​

​​​​Step 1: SWIMS has transitioned to a new login system, called a MyWisconsin ID. This MyWisconsin ID will replace the user ID that you've previously used to log in to SWIMS. Please follow the steps below to create a MyWisconsin ID. 

​Step 2: The first time you log in to SWIMS with your new MyWisconsin ID, the system will guide you through transferring your profile information to your new user ID. You will need to know your former SWIMS user ID, known as a WAMS ID, and password to do this. There are supplemental instructions below to assist you with this process.
Step 3: You're now ready to log in to SWIMS and enter CBCW data! Please follow "How to Enter CBCW Data" steps below. 
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If your attempt to log in to SWIMS is unsuccessful, don't worry! We are here to help! Please email us at: lakessupport@uwsp.edu​.

How to Enter CBCW Data​


After you follow​​ the steps above, you will be ready to enter CBCW data. See below ​​for step-by-step guidance on how to enter and edit your CBCW data.
  • Log in to ​​​SWIMS with MyWisconsin ID & Password
    ​​​​​​The Surface Water Integrated Monitoring System (SWIMS) is used to store a data from a variety of surface water monitoring​ projects around the state, including CBCW data. 

  • ​​VIDEO: How to Enter CBCW Data into SWIMS 
    ​This video explains how to enter watercraft inspection data into the SWIMS database. You will need to have an ID and password​ in order to access the database. If you don't have one yet, please follow the instructions on how to set-up a MyWisconsin ID above.​

  • ​Data Entry Instructions
    This helpful user guide covers the basics of getting started in SWIMS, how to enter CBCW data, and where to view watercraft inspection data.

  • Tips for Reporting Data
    ​​You can find some very helpful data reporting tips on the DNR's "CBCW: Reporting Your Data" webpage, such as how to add a boat landing to your project or how to report data for multiple inspectors who worked the same landing on the same day.

​View the Clean Boats, Clean Waters Data

​ The CBCW data totals that are entered into SWIMS can be viewed for individual lakes, landings, counties, and more. Visit the site below to view graphs of statewide totals and use the dropdown menu at the top of the screen to see the data for your area.

View CBCW Data Graphs

CBCW Landing Data: View when CBCW was last conducted at a landing​
 


 

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For more information or SWIMS support contact: lakessupport@uwsp.edu

Statewide CBCW Educator

Erin McFarlane

(715) 346-4978 or erin.mcfarlane@uwsp.edu​​​

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