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DNR reminds boaters to take precautions against aquatic invaders

May 9, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

While many Minnesota lakes are still covered by a thick layer of ice, the open water fishing season is just around the corner and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is already gearing up for this year’s fight against zebra mussels, spiny waterfleas and other aquatic invasive species (AIS). Continue Reading

DNR uses dogs to detect zebra mussels

May 7, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be using three zebra mussel-sniffing K-9 teams for the first time this year to help combat the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Continue Reading

Carp fighters hook invasion solutions in Minnesota

February 21, 2013 in DL-Online

Minnesotans fighting Asian carp think they may have temporary and permanent ways to slow the advance of the voracious eater. Continue Reading

Lake service providers required to take AIS class

February 15, 2013 in DL-Online

The Minnesota DNR is offering aquatic invasive species (AIS) training to owners of lake service provider businesses so they can legally work in the state’s waters. Continue Reading

Becker County to hire AIS coordinator

February 13, 2013 in DL-Online

Though the details are still being ironed out, the Becker County Board of Commissioners took action Tuesday to move forward with plans to contract for the services of an aquatic invasive species (AIS) coordinator. Continue Reading

New aquatic invasive species committee formed to work with DNR

January 9, 2013 in DL-Online

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) commissioner Tom Landwehr appointed 15 members on December 19 to a new statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee. Continue Reading

Have zebra mussels met their match?

January 2, 2013 in DL-Online

Will Zequanox be the “silver bullet” in stopping zebra mussels? A new study shows promising results, according to Marrone Bio Innovations, the company that manufactures the biopesticide. Continue Reading

Have zebra mussels met their match?

January 1, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Will Zequanox be the “silver bullet” in stopping zebra mussels?
A new study shows promising results, according to Marrone Bio Innovations, the company that manufactures the biopesticide. Continue Reading

Effort to kill zebra mussels on Irene fails

October 25, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

An effort to kill zebra mussels discovered in Lake Irene and Rose Lake was unsuccessful, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Continue Reading

DNR seeks applications for AIS advisory committee

October 5, 2012 in DL-Online

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applications from stakeholders who are interested in serving on a statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee. Continue Reading