AIS 101: Introduction to Minnesota's Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (AISP) Aid

AIS 101: Introduction to Minnesota’s Aquatic Invasive Species
Presented by Dr. Nick Phelps, Dr. Susan Galatowitsch, Dr. Mike McCartney - University of Minnesota Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, August 2014.

Join researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center as they provide you with basic information on some of Minnesota’s most notorious aquatic invasive species. What makes these plants, animals and pathogens able to spread so quickly and take over so completely? Do these species have any weaknesses that can be exploited to control them? What are the best available control measures currently available and are there better options on the horizon? 
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Getting the Best Bang With Your AIS Prevention Aid
Presented by Doug Jensen, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator, July 2014.

Combating the spread of aquatic invasive species will be MOST effective if counties approach the challenge through development and implementation of a comprehensive plan. How can Prevention Aid grants be best used? How can staffing be approached? Are there existing campaigns or programs? What are the best strategies, methods and tools? How can they be best delivered? Join us to learn about the best prevention measures that can be effectively developed, implemented and evaluated.
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Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (AISP) Aid Overview
Presented by the Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Inter-County Association and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, June 2014.

This webinar covers the new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (AISP) Aid dollars that will soon go out to Minnesota counties to help with their AIS prevention programs.   
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Additional Resources:

  • Presentation:  AIS 101-An Introduction to Minnesota’s Aquatic Invasive Species

  • Presentation: Getting the Best Bang With Your AIS Prevention Aid

  • Minnesota Sea Grant's AIS Prevention Aid Resource Guide

  • Presentation: Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (AISP) Aid

  • FAQs:  Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (AISP) Aid

  • FREE Materials Available for Distribution at County Fairs

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