The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center is on Bluesky! maisrc.umn.edu
February 28, 2024 at 10:35 PM
The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center is on Bluesky! maisrc.umn.edu
MAISRC’s Quantitative Ecologist Alex Bajcz has created ggplotplus, an accessibility component for ggplot2, to produce graphs for posters, presentations, papers, and exploration. Especially helpful for ggplot2 users with limited time, energy, or experience. github.com/MAISRC/ggplo...
August 19, 2026 at 4:43 PM
MAISRC’s Quantitative Ecologist Alex Bajcz has created ggplotplus, an accessibility component for ggplot2, to produce graphs for posters, presentations, papers, and exploration. Especially helpful for ggplot2 users with limited time, energy, or experience. github.com/MAISRC/ggplo...
Tune in to @kare11.bsky.social tonight 6:00pm CT: MAISRC Scholar Denver Link featured discussing mercury increases in fish species following zebra mussel invasions.
You can read more about this research in this recent @univofminnesota.bsky.social Research Brief: twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
You can read more about this research in this recent @univofminnesota.bsky.social Research Brief: twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
Mercury increases in multiple fish species following zebra mussel invasions
New research from the University of Minnesota found that zebra mussel invasions were associated with increased mercury concentrations in several Minnesota fish species.
twin-cities.umn.edu
September 29, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Tune in to @kare11.bsky.social tonight 6:00pm CT: MAISRC Scholar Denver Link featured discussing mercury increases in fish species following zebra mussel invasions.
You can read more about this research in this recent @univofminnesota.bsky.social Research Brief: twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
You can read more about this research in this recent @univofminnesota.bsky.social Research Brief: twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
We’ve also been collaborating with MAISRC at UM to help reduce invasive carp populations in Minnesota lakes. This project aims to restore lakes at multiple levels, as removing carp helps aquatic vegetation thrive, in turn providing food and habitat for native fishes.
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We’ve also been collaborating with MAISRC at UM to help reduce invasive carp populations in Minnesota lakes. This project aims to restore lakes at multiple levels, as removing carp helps aquatic vegetation thrive, in turn providing food and habitat for native fishes.
Hey @rexparker.bsky.social I just met a crossword lover who made the invasive species crossword and said everyone knows Rex, they say “got my first crossword in such and such paper and got my first pan from Rex!” @maisrc.bsky.social
September 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Hey @rexparker.bsky.social I just met a crossword lover who made the invasive species crossword and said everyone knows Rex, they say “got my first crossword in such and such paper and got my first pan from Rex!” @maisrc.bsky.social
Hot off the press! The latest MAISRC Newsletter is here! Dive into updates on cutting-edge research, tools for managing aquatic invasive species, and ways you can help protect Minnesota's lakes and rivers. 🌊 z.umn.edu/january2025
January 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hot off the press! The latest MAISRC Newsletter is here! Dive into updates on cutting-edge research, tools for managing aquatic invasive species, and ways you can help protect Minnesota's lakes and rivers. 🌊 z.umn.edu/january2025
We have been spending the last month scouting Minnesota lakes to sample for our #MAISRC funded project to investigate the impact of invasive Chinese Mystery Snails on littoral foodwebs. As a native Minnesotan who returned 2 yrs ago, it has been a pleasure to explore just a fraction of our 14k lakes!
June 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We have been spending the last month scouting Minnesota lakes to sample for our #MAISRC funded project to investigate the impact of invasive Chinese Mystery Snails on littoral foodwebs. As a native Minnesotan who returned 2 yrs ago, it has been a pleasure to explore just a fraction of our 14k lakes!
Congratulations to MAISRC Extension Professor and AIS Detectors Director Megan Weber, recipient of the UMN Extension 2026 Distinguished Extension Educator Award! @meganweber.bsky.social z.umn.edu/umn-extensio...
September 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to MAISRC Extension Professor and AIS Detectors Director Megan Weber, recipient of the UMN Extension 2026 Distinguished Extension Educator Award! @meganweber.bsky.social z.umn.edu/umn-extensio...
See how our research is supporting organizations across #Minnesota turn science into practical solutions for #AIS aquatic invasive species management and prevention: z.umn.edu/maisrc-impact
September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
See how our research is supporting organizations across #Minnesota turn science into practical solutions for #AIS aquatic invasive species management and prevention: z.umn.edu/maisrc-impact
#DYK about the invasive alga starry stonewort? MAISRC researchers have been analyzing its presence in Minnesota for over 10 years. Read more about their recent work here: maisrc.umn.edu/starry-stone...
Starry Stonewort | Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
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...
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March 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#DYK about the invasive alga starry stonewort? MAISRC researchers have been analyzing its presence in Minnesota for over 10 years. Read more about their recent work here: maisrc.umn.edu/starry-stone...
We're hiring for our next Facilities & Equipment Manager! Check out the position and join the MAISRC team 💧 maisrc.umn.edu/jobs
September 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We're hiring for our next Facilities & Equipment Manager! Check out the position and join the MAISRC team 💧 maisrc.umn.edu/jobs
MAISRC Research Director and @umnextension.bsky.social Extension Specialist Dan Larkin was interviewed for this @mprnews.org piece on #StarryStonewort.
Read more about Lake Koronis and statewide efforts to deal with this aquatic invasive plant #AIS z.umn.edu/mpr-news-sta...
Read more about Lake Koronis and statewide efforts to deal with this aquatic invasive plant #AIS z.umn.edu/mpr-news-sta...
A Minnesota ‘lake killer’ surfaced 11 years ago. There’s still no long-term fix.
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.
z.umn.edu
September 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
MAISRC Research Director and @umnextension.bsky.social Extension Specialist Dan Larkin was interviewed for this @mprnews.org piece on #StarryStonewort.
Read more about Lake Koronis and statewide efforts to deal with this aquatic invasive plant #AIS z.umn.edu/mpr-news-sta...
Read more about Lake Koronis and statewide efforts to deal with this aquatic invasive plant #AIS z.umn.edu/mpr-news-sta...
Applications are due this Friday for our new Externship program! Externs and MAISRC-affiliated researchers will collaboratively implement research goals to ensure scientific rigor and relevance to on-the-ground management.
z.umn.edu/m-externship
z.umn.edu/m-externship
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Applications are due this Friday for our new Externship program! Externs and MAISRC-affiliated researchers will collaboratively implement research goals to ensure scientific rigor and relevance to on-the-ground management.
z.umn.edu/m-externship
z.umn.edu/m-externship
“We also believe that maybe mystery snails are acting as a host in some small way,” MAISRC Graduate Scholar Amanda Schuermann said. “So we're collecting those to see if they are containing the parasite that causes swimmer's itch.” @mprnews.org z.umn.edu/swimmers-itc...
Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota 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.
z.umn.edu
September 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
“We also believe that maybe mystery snails are acting as a host in some small way,” MAISRC Graduate Scholar Amanda Schuermann said. “So we're collecting those to see if they are containing the parasite that causes swimmer's itch.” @mprnews.org z.umn.edu/swimmers-itc...
MAISRC graduate fellow Molly Tilsen is featured in this article about her award-winning "Land of 10,000 Links" project! 💧 cfans.umn.edu/news/umisc-2... #SciArt
Creativity and science merge at Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference | College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
LI YAN TAN, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION, BA '25At the recent Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) in Duluth, a CFANS student and two alumni took center stage, combining creativity and science...
cfans.umn.edu
February 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
MAISRC graduate fellow Molly Tilsen is featured in this article about her award-winning "Land of 10,000 Links" project! 💧 cfans.umn.edu/news/umisc-2... #SciArt
Zebra mussels are more than a nuisance – they’re a health risk too. 🐟 A recent MAISRC study finds that zebra mussel invasions in MN lakes significantly increase mercury levels in fish like walleye and perch. www.minnpost.com/environment/...
Zebra mussels and mercury in fish: An alarming Minnesota study
Zebra mussel poop seems to be fueling rising mercury levels in walleye and perch, according to a new Minnesota study.
www.minnpost.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Zebra mussels are more than a nuisance – they’re a health risk too. 🐟 A recent MAISRC study finds that zebra mussel invasions in MN lakes significantly increase mercury levels in fish like walleye and perch. www.minnpost.com/environment/...
Join us for a free Dockside Meet and Greet at Coon Lake Park Beach on Wednesday, August 27 from 11 AM - 1 PM!
Meet MAISRC & MN Sea Grant researchers, and learn about the Invasive Cattail-Dominated Shorelines project.🌾🧪
Waders aren't required, but registration is: z.umn.edu/mnsg_docksid...
Meet MAISRC & MN Sea Grant researchers, and learn about the Invasive Cattail-Dominated Shorelines project.🌾🧪
Waders aren't required, but registration is: z.umn.edu/mnsg_docksid...
August 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us for a free Dockside Meet and Greet at Coon Lake Park Beach on Wednesday, August 27 from 11 AM - 1 PM!
Meet MAISRC & MN Sea Grant researchers, and learn about the Invasive Cattail-Dominated Shorelines project.🌾🧪
Waders aren't required, but registration is: z.umn.edu/mnsg_docksid...
Meet MAISRC & MN Sea Grant researchers, and learn about the Invasive Cattail-Dominated Shorelines project.🌾🧪
Waders aren't required, but registration is: z.umn.edu/mnsg_docksid...
An ongoing MAISRC study is helping to inform outreach campaigns that engage and motivate aquarium businesses and hobbyists to take action in preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species into Minnesota’s water bodies. maisrc.umn.edu/research-pro...
Social dimensions of trade pathways of AIS spread | Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
maisrc.umn.edu
September 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
An ongoing MAISRC study is helping to inform outreach campaigns that engage and motivate aquarium businesses and hobbyists to take action in preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species into Minnesota’s water bodies. maisrc.umn.edu/research-pro...
Protecting our waters depends on good information, but valuable data are often scattered across orgs. In this pub, MAISRC researchers highlight an interesting solution: P.I. Charter, a web-based tool that brings decades of aquatic plant survey data together onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
P.I. Charter: A Shiny Application for Collecting, Cleaning, Compiling, and Communicating Point‐Intercept Aquatic Plant Data
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...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Protecting our waters depends on good information, but valuable data are often scattered across orgs. In this pub, MAISRC researchers highlight an interesting solution: P.I. Charter, a web-based tool that brings decades of aquatic plant survey data together onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
These are focused on invasive species research: maisrc.umn.edu/research-pro...
Most of the project pages will have 2-3 min videos
Most of the project pages will have 2-3 min videos
Research Projects | Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
With the right tools and knowledge we can control and even reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species. The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center uses scientific rigor, an independent ...
maisrc.umn.edu
February 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
These are focused on invasive species research: maisrc.umn.edu/research-pro...
Most of the project pages will have 2-3 min videos
Most of the project pages will have 2-3 min videos
Through this MAISRC Externship project managing invasive Eurasian watermilfoil, @univofminnesota.bsky.social researchers and local partners are coming together to advance the health of Minnesota's lakes. twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
Invasive species professionals tap University of Minnesota expertise
An Externship program strengthens the capacity for aquatic invasive species management in Minnesota by supporting early career professionals.
twin-cities.umn.edu
September 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Through this MAISRC Externship project managing invasive Eurasian watermilfoil, @univofminnesota.bsky.social researchers and local partners are coming together to advance the health of Minnesota's lakes. twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
We now have a website that lists all our upcoming webinars in one place! (more improvements to come). For now you can see our January and May webinars on starry stonewort and rusty crayfish, but we are sorting out details on even more! See the lineup at maisrc.umn.edu/ais-detector...
#bioinvasions
#bioinvasions
Webinars | Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
The Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series brings in experts from a broad range of aquatic invasive species topic
maisrc.umn.edu
December 30, 2024 at 4:35 PM
We now have a website that lists all our upcoming webinars in one place! (more improvements to come). For now you can see our January and May webinars on starry stonewort and rusty crayfish, but we are sorting out details on even more! See the lineup at maisrc.umn.edu/ais-detector...
#bioinvasions
#bioinvasions
Researchers from @umngenomics.bsky.social and MAISRC were able to infer likely source populations of zebra mussels for dozens of lakes, the first comprehensive map of zebra mussel invasions across North America generated using genomic analysis. Check it out: z.umn.edu/genomic-study
New genomic study reveals hidden pathways driving Minnesota’s zebra mussel spread
Research on how and when zebra mussels spread through Minnesota is providing critical data for management and prevention.
z.umn.edu
December 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Researchers from @umngenomics.bsky.social and MAISRC were able to infer likely source populations of zebra mussels for dozens of lakes, the first comprehensive map of zebra mussel invasions across North America generated using genomic analysis. Check it out: z.umn.edu/genomic-study