Photo provided by the Minnesota Invasive Species Research Center.Important partners in helping to prevent invasive species introductions
Invasive species cause recreational, economic and ecological damage—changing how residents and visitors use and enjoy Minnesota waters. Businesses in the live plant and animal trades can take these actions to protect Minnesota waters from new introductions of invasive species.
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Ensure your business does not buy or sell prohibited invasive species
Species that are illegal to possess and sell include all Minnesota prohibited invasive species, state and federal noxious weeds and federally-listed injurious wildlife.
Remind your customers not to release non-native organisms into the environment
It is illegal to release most non-native animals and plants into a free-living state in Minnesota. Remind your customers not to release non-native organisms into the environment and provide them with alternatives to release.
Sign up for our Biological Supply Trade email list
Sign up for the DNR’s email list specifically for biological suppliers to stay up-to-date on new information, resources, and changes in regulations related to invasive species.
