Aquatic invasive species specialists
Contact the individual in your region if you have questions on invasive species identification and management, purple loosestrife management and biocontrol, or prevention activities.
Report new infestations
If you suspect a new infestation of an aquatic invasive plant or animal, note the exact location, take a photo or keep the specimen, and call the AIS specialist in your region.
You can also contact an AIS specialist if you need information about one of the following permits:
Northwest Region | ||
Park Rapids | 218-537-6100 | |
Fergus Falls | 218-616-2117 | |
Northeast Region | ||
Grand Rapids | 218-328-8821 | |
Brainerd | Vacant | 218-328-8821 |
Central Region | ||
St. Paul | 651-259-5861 | |
St. Paul | Vacant | 651-259-5729 |
St. Cloud | 320-223-7855 | |
St. Cloud | 320-223-7847 | |
Southern Region | ||
Hutchinson | 320-753-0334 | |
Mankato | 507-910-9801 |
Watercraft inspection program
Primary contacts for questions about the watercraft inspection program, boat decontamination questions, and outreach for awareness events at water accesses.
Northwest Region | ||
Fergus Falls | Michael Bolinski | 218-671-7948 |
Fergus Falls | Anna Ness | 218-671-7942 |
Northeast Region | ||
Brainerd | Jessamyn Foley | 218-232-8955 |
Brainerd | Chad Burback | 218-578-0290 |
Central Region | ||
St. Cloud | Christine Hokkala-Kuhns | 320-223-7845 |
St. Paul | Traci Eicholz | 651-392-3117 |
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Southwest Region | ||
Hutchinson | Travis Kinsell | 320-753-0336 |
Shakopee | Darrin Rain | 651-238-4955 |
Local Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
Primary contacts about AIS Prevention Aid and the DNR's role in local AIS prevention.
Brainerd | Doug Jensen | 218-203-4355 |
Additional contacts:
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention | AIS Prevention Consultant | 651-259-5056 |
Terrestrial Invasive Species | Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator | 651-259-5090 |
Aquatic Invasive Species Management | Wendy Crowell | 651-728-0051 |
Training | April Rust | 651-259-5706 |
Training Questions on aquatic invasive species training programs for watercraft inspectors. | Jeannine Howland | 651-238-4955 |
Training Questions about aquatic invasive species training opportunities. | Tyler Lindholm Cal Stenso-Velo | 218-578-0912
651-802-5405 |
Watercraft Inspection Program | Tina Fitzgerald | 651-259-5146 |
Aquatic Invasive Species Communications | Greg Husak | 651-259-5132 |
Supervisor of Invasive Species Program | Kelly Pennington | 651-245-0859 |
Aquatic animal biology | Don Eaton | 651-259-5121 |
Enforcement |
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Invasive Carp and Invasive Fish | Grace Loppnow | 651-259-5670 |
Invasive Carp | Loren Miller | 612-624-3019 |
Aquatic Invasive Species Grants | Angelique Dahlberg | 651-259-5164 |
Trade Pathways for Aquatic Invasive Species | Rafael Contreras-Rangel, AIS in Commerce Prevention Planner | 651-259-5350 |