2026 Douglas County AIS Information and Resources

• AlexAreaLakes.org
• • Updated and merged the AlexAreaLakes.org and Douglas County AIS GIS page into one site
  • Find AIS infestation status, aquatic plant survey reports, AIS identification resources, MN DNR lake resources, PSA videos, and more for area lakes
  • Updated with over 130 aquatic plant survey records

• Aqua Weed Stick tool stations have been installed at public water accesses on Carlos (west access), Geneva (north access), Ida (east access), Lobster (west access), Miltona (northeast access), and Mary (south access)
• • A new station will be installed on Le Homme Dieu – Krueger’s Creek access this spring
  • We intend to install a station at the Lake Reno access near the Douglas-Pope County border next year

• A waterless, self-serve cleaning station is available for use at the Lake Osakis city access

• Local Partners
• Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
• Let’s Go Fishing - Alexandria Area Chapter
• Become an AIS Detector - Registration Now Open!
• • Scholarship opportunities available
• MN DNR AIS Outreach Materials and Request Form

2026 Douglas County Lakeshore Information and Resources

• “Owning Lakeshore in Douglas County” brochure
• Lake Steward – Minnesota Lakes & Rivers Advocates
• Wake Boating – Minnesota Lakes & Rivers Advocates
• Douglas Soil & Water Conservation District - Douglas SWCD – buffers, water testing and monitoring