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

• Invasive species prevention when working on DNR lands

• Local Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid

• Aquatic Invasive Species Educator Volunteer Program

  • Interested in educating lake users about aquatic invasive species? Want to prevent the spread of invasive species in your community? Contact Tina Fitzgerald at [email protected] or 651-259-5146 to learn more.

Program Reports

• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2025 Annual Report

• Invasive Species of Minnesota - 2024 Annual Report

• 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