DEC, Paul Smith College partner to protect Adirondacks against aquatic invasive species
Staff and News Reports
May 26, 2017
Effort includes boat stewards and decontamination stations to protect local waterbodies.
Aquatic invasive species
Montana Legislature gives state a boost in AIS battle
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Reports
May 19, 2017
The program, initiated by a bill from the 2017 Montana Legislature, will provide significant funding for the state’s fight against aquatic invasive species.
Budget deal calls for releasing Asian carp prevention report
Associated Press
May 3, 2017
The report involves possible upgrades of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Ill., a choke point between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
Montana’s invasive mussel response effort in full swing
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Reports
April 17, 2017
Effort features more than 30 inspection stations, decontamination stations for boats leaving Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs and a broad outreach and education effort to help ensure people recreating on Montana’s waterways are practicing clean,
In Montana, boating rules in place to fend off invasive mussels
Associated Press
March 28, 2017
The “local boater” program will allow watercraft owners to complete educational training on aquatic invasive species and sign an agreement pledging only to use the boat at either Tiber or Canyon Ferry reservoir.
Ballast inspections aid fight against AIS in Great Lakes
Jeff Frischkorn
March 9, 2017
Discharges from ocean-going ships inspected by Coast Guard.
Mandatory AIS training scheduled for lake service provider businesses
Minnesota DNR Reports
February 16, 2017
Eleven AIS training sessions are planned around the state starting this month, and a new online training will be available in March.
Invasive aquatic weed cropping up across Great Lakes region
Associated Press
February 6, 2017
The weed mats can be a nuisance to boaters and anglers, and scientists also concerned about starry stonewort’s potential to harm native plants, fish habitats and other aquatic ecosystems.
In Minnesota, grants target control of 3 invasive aquatic plants
Minnesota DNR Reports
January 20, 2017
For 2017, effort focuses on curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil and flowering rush
