Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are organisms that have been introduced into ecosystems that are not originally within their natural range.  They often cause harm to their nonnative ecosystems as well as impact human uses that depend on these environments.  To see what Aquatic Invasive Species are currently present in Le Sueur County, click on the link to review the Minnesota DNR’s infested waters list.  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/infested.html

Each year the State of Minnesota delegates 10 million dollars to counties to assist with Aquatic Invasive Species prevention.  The funds that are received by each county are dependent on the watercraft launches and parking spaces that are available to the public.  If counties elect to utilize AIS funds, they are required to develop an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan to describe how the funds will be used.  Some examples of what AIS funds can used for include the following: watercraft inspections, education and outreach events, educational materials, promotional items, studies and research, mechanical treatments, herbicide treatments, advertisements, rapid response, etc.

If you would like additional information on Aquatic Invasive Species in Minnesota, please click on the following link: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/index.html

Le Sueur County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan

The Le Sueur County Board approved the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Plan on December 3, 2019. The plan helps the County as well as other stakeholders direct their efforts towards activities that will help limit and prevent the spread of AIS.

Le Sueur County AIS Prevention Plan

  1. Holly Bushman

    Environmental Resources Specialist

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2022 AIS Prevention Aid

Each year Le Sueur County receives funding to prevent and limit the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species.  Le Sueur County was expanded efforts within the watercraft inspection program.  Additionally, the County tried out a few new education and outreach opportunities.  Partnerships have proven to be key each year in order to help limit and prevent the spread of AIS.  Please review the document below to see what AIS prevention efforts looked like for Le Sueur County in 2022.

2022 Le Sueur County AIS Aid Metrics


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