Aquatic invasive species (AIS) can cause irreparable damage to native fish and plant populations affecting lake recreation, human health, property values, and the economy.
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Welcome to Protect Your Lake where you can help your lake be the best lake in Minnesota!
This program was developed in partnership with your lake association to help slow the spread of AIS into your favorite lake. Spending a few minutes to learn some tips and tricks is a long-term investment in the lake's health that I'm happy to make!
Did you know?
Inability to swim or boat
Native fish kills & decreased fishing
Decreased lake beauty
Lower property values
Lower tourism
Discover how your daily activities may unintentionally introduce AIS to your lake. Watch short videos featuring your neighbors, choose to take a pledge to protect your lake and other Minnesota waters, then see how your lake compares to neighboring lakes.
When everyone works together, AIS can be stopped!
Watch Bill's invitation, then scroll up to create your free account and get started today.
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Carolyn Dindorf
Fortin Consulting, Inc
"As a lake scientist and lakeshore property owner, I have observed many lakes that have been infested with invasive species that have changed the way we can use our lakes. Infestations of invasive plants and other AIS limit our recreational uses of our lakes and cost lakeshore property owners thousands of dollars for temporary treatments just to be able to use the lake."
Jeremy Miller
CILHA President
"A large portion of the board's energy and homeowner's resources are spent combating AIS. These invasive species impact our lake quality, native species, and the recreational use. This program will help educate residents, providing opportunities for improved interactions with the lake. As an outdoor enthusiast the education and commitment to maintaining our natural resources will be recognized for generations to come and enjoyed today."
Bill Bartodziej
Natural Shore Technologies
"Our lake and lakeshore ecosystems are being dramatically altered by invasive plant and animal species. But when we work together, we can control their spread and restore our natural habitats. We have the science and the tools necessary to turn heavily infested lakes and shorelines into ones with incredible native plant and animal diversity. Collectively, one project at a time, we can restore and preserve our precious Minnesota waters."
James Kujawa
Surface Water Solutions
"As a retired water resources professional, I find everyone has a role in AIS prevention. Protecting our natural resources comes from taking personal responsibility for your own property and doing what is right for the resource, not what is convenient or popular. Every property on a lake, stream or wetland and in the watershed that drains to it is connected."
Justine Dauphinais
FLARA AIS Chair
"This program educates and empowers all lakeshore residents to reduce the risk of unintentionally spreading AIS while we use and care for the lake. Spending a few minutes to learn some tips and tricks is a long-term investment in the lake's health that I'm happy to make!"
We are extremely proud and grateful that the stars of Minnesota Bound provided us their time to help with this program! Their support is much appreciated!
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