PSA from MN Lakes & Rivers Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species Remain on ongoing threat And education remains an ongoing first step in AIS prevention. Lake Associations, embedded in local communities across the state, are always the first best messenger. MLR is dedicated to supporting local lake association efforts. We know that our combined resources give us all greater capacity and impact. This is true for AIS education efforts.

We are very, very excited to announce the "How Well Do You Know Minnesota" Public Service Announcement resource.

This video series is presented by Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates and funded collectively from the counties of Murray, Otter Tail, Goodhue, Yellow Medicine, Sibley, Lac Qui Parle, Washington, Cook, Benton, Chippewa, Aitkin, Cass, Lake, Douglas, Stearns, and Polk.

"There are so many water quality issues for which there is no simple solution. But the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species has a simple solution - if everyone thoroughly Cleaned, Drained and Dried their boats and water related equipment after each use, and then inspected it prior to each use in a new water body, AIS would not spread. This is why education is the cornerstone of all efforts to protect our lakes and rivers from aquatic invasive species."~Jeff Forester, Executive Director, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates.

WATCH and May, June and July videos. Aug and Sept coming soon!

Watch the Videos on YouTube:
May: Never Release
YT :15 https://youtu.be/ZYHbUYT98gY
YT :30 https://youtu.be/fcV-9_kaHKM

June: AIS Early Detection
YT :15 https://youtu.be/IFAlKGZFQyw
YT :30 https://youtu.be/6EzR0tzxMdM

July: AIS Cleaning Stations
YT :15 https://youtu.be/DVy0MfyXZ5s
YT :30 https://youtu.be/TRLZILrn47Q