Aquatic Invasive Species

Managing Invasive Species

A poster showing three invasive species found in the Mille Lacs Lake watershed.
Several invasive species are found in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed

Mille Lacs Lake is infested with several aquatic invasive species (AIS) .  Their impact on the health of the lake is being monitored.  They are also a source of concern for nearby bodies of water to which we don’t want these undesirable species to spread.

AIS Found in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed

Mille Lacs Lake
Zebra Mussels
Spiny Water Fleas
Eurasian Watermilfoil

Round Lake
Zebra Mussels
Curlyleaf pondweed

Learn More About AIS

The following short articles from our Learn More page provide additional information about aquatic invasives. Click a title to download a pdf.

New CD3 Boat-Cleaning System (September, 2020)
The Spiny Waterflea Invasion (February, 2020)
Twenty-nine sites hold “Starry Trek” (August, 2019)
Aquatic Invasives and What We Can Do (April, 2018)

Aquatic Invasive Species Activity Sheets for Kids

Download and print these coloring pages to help kids learn about AIS