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With walleye season approaching, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone heading out on Rainy Lake, Kabetogama, Namakan, and the region’s many other waters to follow the three required steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species: clean, drain, and dispose.
The reminder hits close to home here in Koochiching County, where world-class fishing and interconnected lake systems make AIS prevention especially important. These aren’t just good habits — they’re required by Minnesota law, whether or not a watercraft inspector or enforcement officer is present at the landing.
DNR Invasive Species Program Supervisor Kelly Pennington put it plainly: “All anglers and boaters in Minnesota are required to take three simple steps: clean, drain, dispose. It’s not only the best way to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, but it’s also the law in Minnesota.”
Beyond the legal requirements, the DNR encourages a few additional precautions to further reduce risk:
DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen noted that Minnesota’s AIS prevention success is built on partnerships with nonprofits, lake associations, local governments, and the University of Minnesota. For the Falls and Voyageurs region, that community effort matters every single time a boat hits the water.
If you think you’ve spotted an invasive species not already known to be in a water body, contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist. More information is available on the DNR’s aquatic invasive species webpage.
