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Board funds nine AIS prevention projects as state allocation is expected to halve next year
Summary
St. Louis County approved about $693,000 in aquatic invasive species prevention aid for nine local projects but heard warnings from staff and partners that statewide AIS funding may be cut by 50% next year, requiring program adjustments.
The County Board approved the recommended allocation of aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention aid to nine regional projects, using roughly $693,000 in available funds and carryovers.
Director Ryan Logan told commissioners this is the twelfth year the county has received full funding under the state program; over that period the county has funded 88 projects totaling about $7.5 million. Director Logan cautioned the board that next year’s statewide…
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