What are aquatic invasive species? At a basic level, aquatic invasive species (AIS) are things living in water that are not native to that location. Watch this short video with Cook County residents about AIS prevention: youtu.be/ Y8ZHWgJ8NLU. What’s the big deal about aquatic invasive species? The impacts of AIS vary; however, they all cause problems. Some common impacts include:... READ MORE >
What are aquatic invasive species? At a basic level, aquatic invasive species (AIS) are living things dwelling in water that are not native to Minnesota. The impacts of AIS vary; however, they all cause problems. Some species cause damage to ecosystems, others harm the economy and human health, or all the above. There are many pathways for AIS to be... READ MORE >
Summer in Cook County means a lot of things and most of those things revolve around lakes and rivers. A new experience this summer might be that you are greeted by a smiling face at the landing. These faces belong to watercraft inspectors whose purpose is to educate the public to the threats of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS). Invasive... READ MORE >
