Links to State and National Organizations

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
Helping recreational users avoid the transport and spread of harmful species  
http://www.protectyourwaters.net/

Minnesota Sea Grant Program
Enhancing Minnesota’s coastal environment and economy through
scientific research and public education programs
http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/

Minnesota DNR - Main Site
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/

Minnesota DNR - Fishing
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/

Minnesota DNR - Invasive Species
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/

Minnesota DNR - Boating Safety
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/boatwater/

Minnesota PCA - Lake Monitoring Programs
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/lakeprograms.html

Turn In Poachers (TIP) Program
24 hr Hotline: 1-800-652-9093
http://www.turninpoachers.com/

North St Louis Soil and Water Conservation District
Tree Orders; Soil and Water Conservation Information
http://www.nslswcd.org/

Minnesota Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
Acting Locally to Protect our Legendary Lands and Waters
http://www.minnesotaswsc.org/

Minnesota Waters
Citizens Improving and Protecting Our Lakes and Rivers
http://www.minnesotawaters.org/

Wildlife Forever
Conserving America's Wildlife Heritage
http://www.wildlifeforever.org/

University of Minnesota Extension
Shoreland Best Management Practices
Eighteen fact sheets to help shoreland property owners protect and preserve water quality
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/DD6946.html