Minnesota Waters has received a groundswell of support for strong AIS advocacy and actions, which are helping guide program development for Minnesota Waters 2.0. Based on Minnesota Waters' 2009 Position Paper, "AIS in Minnesota's Waters - An Aquademic", Minnesota Waters' 2.0 2011 position statement outlines the key statewide strategies needed for an effective AIS prevention system across Minnesota. The position statement explains that Minnesota Waters believes:

• Every watercraft and piece of equipment leaving a known infested water body must be decontaminated.
• Every out-of-state watercraft entering Minnesota should be decontaminated before launching on any Minnesota lake or stream.
• AIS enforcement is a critical element of the AIS protection system and must be expanded.
• AIS inspections must be expanded.
• A sustainable, adequate funding source must be created to support statewide AIS prevention.
• The above programs must be private enterprise-friendly and state endorsed.

View Minnesota Waters AIS position statement, 2012 work plan, and how to get engaged in the Action Advocacy Leadership Circle to support the effort.