Spring - Gull Chain of Lakes Association
Spring - Gull Chain of Lakes Association
Spring - Gull Chain of Lakes Association
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MANDATORY TRAINING AND PERMITTING<br />
F O R L A K E S E R V I C E P R O V I D E R S<br />
Minnesota Waters has partnered with<br />
the Minnesota Department <strong>of</strong> Natural<br />
Resources to provide mandatory Aquatic<br />
Invasive Species training for Lake Service<br />
Providers, or those who, for hire, install<br />
or remove water-related equipment or<br />
structures from waters in the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Minnesota.<br />
The new, mandatory, AIS training for<br />
Lake Service Providers will be held at<br />
various locations across the state. The<br />
seminars are designed for the business<br />
permit holder, and will provide all<br />
participants with DNR certification on<br />
best management practices to prevent<br />
the spread <strong>of</strong> aquatic invasive species.<br />
In 2011, the Legislature passed a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> new laws related to prevention and<br />
management <strong>of</strong> aquatic invasive species<br />
(AIS) that apply to boaters, property<br />
owners, service providers, bait dealers<br />
and others involved with the<br />
transportation <strong>of</strong> water-related<br />
equipment.<br />
Minnesota’s invasive species laws<br />
(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 84D)<br />
impose a variety <strong>of</strong> restrictions and a<br />
permit program pertaining to lake<br />
service providers to help prevent the<br />
spread <strong>of</strong> AIS between waters in the<br />
state. Under these new regulations,<br />
permits are required for service<br />
providers. Service providers will obtain a<br />
permit once the DNR receives a permit<br />
application, a $50 application fee, and<br />
pro<strong>of</strong> that the service provider has<br />
successfully completed a DNR training<br />
course.<br />
Service Providers are required to attend<br />
training, in person, and pass a test before<br />
a permit can be issued. Multiple training<br />
sessions for the business permit holder<br />
14<br />
are scheduled around Minnesota<br />
through March 2012. All sessions will<br />
provide information needed to<br />
understand and pass the test, as well as<br />
how to implement AIS prevention<br />
strategies into your business.<br />
Registration will be available on-site the<br />
day <strong>of</strong> the trainings. More sessions will<br />
be scheduled for late spring and<br />
summer.<br />
For a complete listing <strong>of</strong> seminar dates<br />
and locations, visit<br />
www.minnesotawaters.org.
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