Aquatic Invasive Species and You!
The conservation of our lakes depend on limiting the amount of invasive species that enter them. WAPOA works hand in hand with other local lake associations as well as the Minnesota DNR to try to limit the contamination of the Whitefish Chain. Learn how you can be part of that mission!
One of the primary goals for WAPOA is the prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species in our lakes. Over the last 9 years WAPOA has spent over $325,000 to provide additional hours of inspections at boat landings on the Whitefish Chain. In 2023 alone, WAPOA spent $70,000 for AIS prevention and inspections. All of this is made possible by your membership dues and generous donations.
Decontamination Stations
If you have had your boat, dock or other water toys in one of the infected lakes, it is important to take proper decontamination measures in order to protect uninfected lakes. Crow Wing county has free services available.
Decontamination information: 218-824-1142
Crow Wing County decontamination hotline: 218-824-1055
Boat Access Inspectors
Who is the boat inspector at my access?
How do I get involved being a boat inspector?
Local Lakes with AIS
Map of lakes in Crow Wing county with Aquatic Invasive Species. The map also includes Decontamination Sites.