Guidance for Conducting Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection and Baseline Monitoring in Lakes

Guidance for Conducting Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection and Baseline Monitoring in Lakes

2015-06-29

This document was developed to provide a standardized set of procedures (protocol, field data sheet, and data inventory) to supplement DNR efforts in early detection and baseline monitoring of aquatic invasive species throughout various lakes in Minnesota. This monitoring protocol is for those with considerable experience searching for and identifying aquatic invasive species. Search methods include a lake-wide meander of the near-shore zone as well as wading, snorkeling, netting, and rake sampling in areas most vulnerable to aquatic invasive species. Data collected should be maintained by those conducting the monitoring and may be submitted to DNR AIS staff on an annual basis.

Keegan Lund
Kylie Bloodsworth
Tina Wolbers
Chip Welling
Allison Gamble

Invasive Species Program
Division of Ecological and Water Resources
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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Water Use & Availability
Water Monitoring & Assessment

Shoreline Plants
Emerging Plants
Submerged Plants
Floating-leafed plants
Crayfish
Mudsnail
Mudsnail

2010-2019

Yes