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Pine County approves 2026 aquatic invasive species plan as state funding faces cuts

Pine County Board of Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Pine County approved its 2026 aquatic invasive species (AIS) plan with $118,002 in new state funding and $178,009.26 available including rollovers, while officials warned the program will face substantial cuts in 2027 and urged a search for efficiencies.

Pine County approved its 2026 aquatic invasive species plan after hearing from the presenter that the county’s direct 2026 allocation is $118,002 and, with unspent funds carried forward, the total available for 2026 is $178,009.26. The plan funds watercraft inspectors, monitoring by lake associations and an education campaign aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species.

Presenter (speaker 3) said the program has been in place about 10 years and…

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