New research from the University of Minnesota found that zebra mussel invasions were associated with increased mercury concentrations in several Minnesota fish species.

A new tool built at the University of Minnesota can help detect the DNA of invasive species in lakes, giving officials more time to respond. Across Minnesota, volunteers are putting that science into ...

Officials are continuing the fight against invasive starry stonewort after it was detected in Cass County lakes.

The itchy red rash is caused by tiny parasites in the water that can burrow into human skin. Researchers are looking at whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors.

If caught early, starry stonewort is no longer considered a death sentence for lakes. Still, a decade after it was first discovered in Minnesota, it remains a costly problem with no permanent cure.

Scientists are trying to solve why some strains thrive in southern Minnesota lakes while others struggle to survive.

Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)

An Externship program strengthens the capacity for aquatic invasive species management in Minnesota by supporting early career professionals.

A statewide effort is targeting invasive phragmites while infestations remain small enough to eliminate, giving Minnesota an opportunity few states still have.

When ecological data are collected by many entities for different purposes, they can be difficult to locate and integrate; web applications can address this by standardizing submission, automating cl...

The Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series features speakers from a diverse range of fields related to aquatic invasive species. The series shares the latest updates on prevention, management, educat...

The U.S. is in the midst of another slow summer job scene for teens. For Minnesota youth, leaders in charge of combating invasive species in lakes said the work can

Join us at locations across Minnesota for a day of searching for starry stonewort, mystery snails, and other aquatic invasive species!

An Externship program strengthens the capacity for aquatic invasive species management in Minnesota by supporting early career professionals.

A statewide effort is targeting invasive phragmites while infestations remain small enough to eliminate, giving Minnesota an opportunity few states still have.

The copper sulfate being distributed in Lake Riley is specifically targeting zebra mussel veligers (the larval stage) and juvenile zebra mussels.

New University of Minnesota research offers land managers a practical strategy for keeping invasive buckthorn from returning: remove the shrub and sow native grasses and wildflowers as early as possib...

When ecological data are collected by many entities for different purposes, they can be difficult to locate and integrate; web applications can address this by standardizing submission, automating cl...

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

Nitellopsis obtusa Starry stonewort grows in tall and dense colonies. It is known to form mats on the surface of the water that can interfere with recreation and potentially displace native plant spec...

Macrophyte commonness and co-occurrence were quantified to support objective classifications of species distributions in Midwestern lakes. This framework provides a practical tool for conservation pr...

Research on how and when zebra mussels spread through Minnesota is providing critical data for management and prevention.

Quick Reference:Number of positions: TwoPosition type: Undergraduate studentLocation: University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus, Minnesota Sea Grant Aquaculture LabJob open date: January 2026Job close ...