Minnesota's County AIS Prevention Aid facing cuts in 2027

Minnesota's County AIS Prevention Aid program, which yields a hundredfold return on investment in cleanup cost savings, faces a 50% funding reduction beginning in 2027. These impending cuts threaten local water quality, fishing economies, and property values across the state unless preventative measures are sustained. What can you do?

• Contact state legislators: Reach out to state representatives to advocate for reversing the scheduled 50% funding cut before it takes effect in 2027. Emphasize that the program has kept taxpayer costs under $2 a year while saving millions in long-term management. Your local State Representative is Lisa Demuth Phone: (651) 296-4373 Email: rep.lisa.demuth@house.mn.gov

• Continue to practice standard AIS prevention: Continuously clean, drain, and dry all watercraft, trailers, and equipment when moving between water bodies to prevent the physical spread of species like zebra mussels.