Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Impact of aquatic invasive species on Minnesota lakes and rivers

Scouting on Spider Lake in Itasca County, Minn.
Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District aquatic invasive species specialist Chris Evans and aquatic species control and monitoring technician Waylon Glienke look for invasive plants in Spider Lake, just north of Grand Rapids, Minn., on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Dan Gunderson | MPR News

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

A focus on the damage to Minnesota's lakes and rivers caused by invasive aquatic species.

The Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates invited MPR's Chris Farrell to lead a discussion on the topic at the group's third annual Aquatic Invaders Summit in April 2018.

His guests are:

Jeff Forester, executive director of Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates.

Jim Wherley, co-owner of Sunset Bay Resort in Richville, Minnesota, Ottertail County.

Kelly Pennington, AIS prevention coordinator, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

A special program from MPR's "Water Main" initiative.