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Aquatic Invasive Species Observations

A multi-partner effort to record the locations of aquatic invasive species in waterbodies throughout the state. Points indicate presence and/or approximate physical locations of the species. Data is downloaded from EDDMapS Midwest (https://www.eddmaps.org/midwest/ ). Data from EDDMapS includes all data previously collected by the Minnesota DNR and uploaded to EDDMapS in 2016. From 2016 forward data from MN DNR staff was collected directly into EDDMapS. EDDMapS also contains data from other organizations and individuals in Minnesota.

Additional Info

Field Value
dsAccessConst None.
dsCurrentRef Time Period of Content date indicates the date which the user can be confident of accuracy and completeness of the dataset. Regularly updated as reports are made to EDDMapS.
dsMetadataUrl https://resources.gisdata.mn.gov/pub/gdrs/data/pub/us_mn_state_dnr/env_invasive_aquatic_obs/metadata/metadata.html
dsModifiedDate 2025-10-23 23:46:45
dsOriginator Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Ecological and Water Resources
dsPeriodOfContent 10/23/2025
dsPurpose To provide an inventory of selected invasive aquatic species in waters of the state of Minnesota. A multi-partner effort to collect consistent information. This will provide a planning tool to help identify problem infestations and coordinate an effective response to individual species and locations for prevention and control efforts. This layer is not a complete statewide survey for aquatic invasive species.
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Dataset extent

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