If you love lakes and spending time outdoors, you can help to prevent the spread of AIS this summer by becoming a certified AIS Detector. AIS Detectors participate in a volunteer training taught by the University of Minnesota. More information HERE. The course consists of two portions: a self-paced online course (approx. 8hrs) and a live workshop with instructors, held on either June 3 and 4 (1-4pm, online) or June 6 (9am-5pm, in person at New Brighton Community Center).

The New Brighton Workshop is free and open to all, thanks to a sponsorship from the Rice Creek Watershed District. To inquire about scholarships for Washington County residents attending the June 3-4 online workshop, please contact angie.hong@mnwcd.org.