On Wednesday, August 11th, join us for a presentation on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the Boundary Waters. Meg Duhr will discuss the threats that aquatic invasive species pose to the Boundary Waters, focusing primarily on baitfish diseases and spiny water fleas, an AIS currently found in multiple lakes of the BWCAW and the Quetico. Researchers from the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center have demonstrated that movement of live baitfish poses substantial risk to native fish populations and that spiny water fleas can devastate aquatic food webs and spread easily on fishing gear and in residual water in boats. Paddlers play an important role in stopping the spread–join this event to learn what you can do to ensure you’re not spreading spiny water fleas or other invasive species in the Boundary Waters.

Lunch with the Friends
Wednesday August 11, 2021
12-1pm

About the Presenter:
Meg Duhr is the Research Outreach Specialist for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. In her position, Meg serves as a bridge between researchers and the public to support decision-making and implement research-informed AIS management. Before joining the MAISRC team in early 2020, Meg spent over 10 years working as a manager and biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, where she led habitat restoration and invasive species control projects on National Wildlife Refuges in the Remote Pacific Islands and the Inland Northwest.