Volunteers needed to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/03/2015

Contact: Tony Brough, Environment and Energy: 612-348-4378
               Philip Hussong, Communications: 612-348-3735

News release

Volunteers needed to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

Help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Hennepin County by becoming an AIS detection volunteer. The county is piloting a new volunteer program to train residents to identify invasive species not yet found in Minnesota lakes. The goal is to detect AIS early when management options are still available. Ideal volunteers are individuals who enjoy spending time on or near lakes in Hennepin County on a regular basis, including people who boat and fish, and who live, walk or run near lakes. Monitoring for signs of AIS can easily be incorporated into these routine activities. Participants should be able to contribute at least 15 hours from July through November. 

Volunteers will learn how to look for signs of AIS at a training session on June 30, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol in Spring Park. The training course is limited to 30 participants. 

For more information or to become a volunteer, call Tony Brough at 612-348-4378 or visit www.hennepin.us and search 'volunteer.' 

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