Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Education and Outreach

AIS is a growing problem in many lakes, rivers, and streams throughout the US. Within the CRWD, common AIS issues come from Curly Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water Milfoil, and Zebra Mussels.
In an effort to provide education and outreach to residents, the CRWD has hosted AIS Forums. Local government agencies share their programs to assist lake associations in managing AIS and speakers are invited to put the spotlight on certain AIS threats that are of local concern.

Our latest forum was held on April 7, 2022. The event was held virtually so we were able to record it and make it available for you. Click here to watch the recording on YouTube.

Speaker Information and Helpful Links
Meeker County - Ariana Richardson - ariana.richardson@co.meeker.mn.us

• Meeker County AIS Information

Stearns County - Cole Loewen - cole.loewen@co.stearns.mn.us

• Stearns County AIS Information
• Stearns Five Star Initiative

Wright County SWCD - Alicia O'Hare - alicia.ohare@mn.nacdnet.net

• Wright County AIS Information
• Wright County Decontamination Location
  • 1300 Business Blvd, Annandale
  • 2022 dates/hours: May 27 - Sept 25 from 9am-5pm

Phil Haataja - Lake Marie resident - phil.haataja@yahoo.com
Kathy Jonsrud - Cedar Lake resident - kjonsrud@yahoo.com
Kevin Bergstrom - "Pleasant Lake Starry Stonewort - Great Success... So Far" - bergkgkd10@gmail.com

• Pleasant Lake Starry Stonewort Monitoring Report - MN DNR
• Pleasant Lake Starry Stonewort Surveys - 2021

Przemek Bajer - "Common Carp Management: Developing New Technologies, Engaging Citizens and Professionals" - contact@carpsolutionsmn.com

• University of Minnesota - Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
• Carp Solutions​

James Johnson - Freshwater Science Services - james@freshwatersci.com

• Freshwater Scientific Services