Aquatic invasives education on the waterfront

About half of Minnesota’s counties participate in the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species program. There are 934 people across the state, working to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives such as spiny water fleas, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and more.
The Aquatic Invasive Species coordinator in Cook County is Amanda Weberg and WTIP has been happy to talk to her several times about the county’s efforts to prevent the spread of these species, which endanger the native fish population.  

There are also a number of inspectors who are stationed at various boat landings to share the word about aquatic invasive species. WTIP’s Rhonda Silence headed to the Grand Marais harbor to talk to one of these local inspectors. 

More information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website, as well as from the Sea Grant program.