There are many factors that impact the quality and clarity of our waters; check below for more information about AIS and the options for technical assistance the Aitkin SWCD offers to landowners.
Technical assistance
The Aitkin SWCD offers assistance to landowners that are having erosional issues on their landscape. The SWCD can assist with designing erosion-control projects, with a variety of options depending on the scope of the erosional issue. Click here for more information about stormwater management and click here for more information on shoreline erosion control.
AIS
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-native species that threaten to upend our natural ecosystems by outcompeting native species. The Aitkin County SWCD has partnered with a number of other organizations to educate the public about AIS and slow the spread of invasive species.
The Aitkin SWCD offers a number of educational and preventative initiatives:
Are you interested in helping educate boaters about AIS? Each summer, the Aitkin SWCD hires Watercraft Inspectors that are posted at one of several lake accesses around Aitkin County. Please contact us if you are interested or have questions.
Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District 