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Pine County board approves 2026 aquatic invasive species plan, flags looming state funding cut
Summary
The Pine County board approved the county'026 aquatic invasive species (AIS) plan for 2026, allocating $118,002 in new state aid and noting $178,009.26 is available including prior rollovers; presenters warned state AIS funding will be cut in 2027, prompting scaled-back outreach.
The Pine County Board approved the county'026 aquatic invasive species plan on a unanimous roll call, authorizing use of a $118,002 state AIS prevention aid allocation and previously rolled-over funds that bring the total available for the 2026 plan to $178,009.26.
County staff said the program combines in-house watercraft inspection, monitoring and partner-led control and education work. The board was told watercraft inspectors remain the program's core operational element, with partner lake associations carrying out most…
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