Aquatic Invasive Species - Programs, Reports, and Partners

Division of Ecological and Water Resources

• Invasive Species Program
• Invasive Aquatic Plant Management
• Aquatic Invasive Species Grants (signs, management, prevention)
• Watercraft Inspection Program
• AIS volunteer in-person training
• Invasive species prevention when working on DNR lands
• Local Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid

Program Reports

• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2023 Annual Report
• Invasive Species of Minnesota – 2022 Annual Report
• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2021 Annual Report
• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2020 Annual Report
• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2019 Annual Report
• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2018 Annual Report
• Invasive Species of Minnesota – 2017 Annual Report
• Minnesota Early Detection and Response Plan for Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection and Response Process Flowchart
• Identify Options and Costs for Implementing Measures to Prevent the Spread of AIS  (Consultant Report - February 2012)
• Long-Term Funding Needs for Aquatic Invasive Species Programs  (Legislative Report - January 2012)
• Report to the Minnesota Legislature on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Measures  (January 2011)
• Observing Boater Actions at Public Water Accesses to Prevent the Spread of AIS Report (December 2023)

Partners

• Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
• Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council (MISAC)
  • A Minnesota State Management Plan for Invasive Species
• Protect Your Waters
• Minnesota Sea Grant Invasive Species information
• Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee