Since 2010, the DNR funding has been increased to 8.6 million to help deal with invasive species.  I have talked to the local DNR officers and there is concern.  Our next budget cycle is coming and the money is tight.  The legislature will not have extra money to help with these invaders to our pristine waters–so we can help.

As stewards of the lakes, we need to take extra care in cleaning our boats, draining the water and making sure we can keep these invaders out of our lakes.  It won’t be easy, many of the lakes in the states east of us have lost this battle–we need to step up and help.  Money from St. Paul won’t fix this–we can make a difference.  Please help keep the state costs down and keep the waters clean.