MN DNR AIS Program & Reports

Invasive Species Program

Program Purpose
Curb the spread and minimize harmful effects of nonnative species that can:

1. cause displacement of, or otherwise threaten, native species in their natural communities; or
2. threaten natural resources or their use in the state.

Program Goals

• Prevent introductions of new invasive species into Minnesota.
• Prevent the spread of invasive species within Minnesota.
• Reduce the impacts caused by invasive species to Minnesota's ecology, society, and economy.

​Click here to access the Minnesota DNR's progam with links to current laws, goals, reports, infested waters list, etc.