Current efforts to manage invasive plants in lakes rely on repeated herbicide treatments, which are costly and rarely lead to long-term control or native plant recovery. Revegetation, or the active reintroduction of native plants, may be a means to improve long-term resilience by making lakes more resistant to reinvasion. We are conducting in-lake restoration trials... Read more »

We have two very important topics on the agenda: A highly effective AIS treatment option for zebra mussels that is getting ready to exit the research stage An update on Sulfide mining in Minnesota Researchers from USGS and MAISRC have been leading the efforts on treating zebra mussel infestations with low doses of copper for... Read more »

Photo by Rebecca Slater Registration is now open for the 2026 Minnesota AIS Research Center Showcase. The event is on Wednesday, October 28th at the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. It provides a fantastic opportunity for those of you looking for solutions to your vexing AIS problems. The event is a one-of-a-kind... Read more »