MSRPO Gets Serious About AIS

Minnesota Seasonal Property Owners Coalition

MSRPO set out to make Aquatic Invasive Species, particularly Zebra Mussels, a priority in the state.  The change from last year is dramatic, when there was virtually NO discussion on AIS containment in the press or at the capitol to today, when a broad coalition of groups is pushing AIS containment and the issue dominates the outdoor news.

It all began with the Star Tribune Commentary Written by Jeff Forester, signed by many types of Coalitions of Lake Associations, Watershed Districts, Businesses and others and published in the Star Tribune on Jan. 8th, 2011.

For the full commentary by Mr. Forester, click here.