Minnesota Waters has partnered with the MN Department of Natural Resources to provide mandatory Aquatic Invasive Species training for Lake Service Providers. Multiple training sessions for the business permit holders are now scheduled around Minnesota from the end of January through March 2012. Pre-registration is not available at this time.
What are Minnesotan's asking for and what are our values? Over the last year aquatic invasives species (AIS) have been in the news more than ever before and the state legislature passed the strongest AIS prevention legislation to date. More money has been put toward solutions than ever before. Yet, Minnesotans know that even more needs to be done and desire greater consequences for offenders who wreck our lakes.
Lakes impaired by excess phosphorus are the result of long-term, comprehensive modifications to their tributary watersheds and are nonresponsive to watershed best management practices. Phosphorus-impaired lakes will require in-lake remediation, such as alum. Alum application strategies and dosing
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:
Minnesota Waters can host your lake association or river group’s website for only $100 per year. Current membership is required. Over 80 member groups already subscribe to this service, and their web sites range from one simple page of contact information and meeting dates, to many levels and pages of information, photos, archives and event data.
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Minnesota Waters is a statewide 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of our state’s lakes and rivers, by engaging and empowering citizens, agencies and policymakers. Minnesota Waters provides the training, connections and support to empower citizens to take action to save our lakes and rivers.
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