Organization profile
Organization profile
MAISRC's mission is to develop research-based solutions that can reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota by preventing spread, controlling populations, and managing ecosystems; and to advance knowledge to inspire action by others.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Resident intentions to support organizations that aim to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species: the role of value orientations, efficacy, and risk perception
Pradhananga, A. M. I. T. K., Choi, A. M. I. & Levers, L. U. C. I. A. R., 2026, In: Human Dimensions of Wildlife. 31, 1, p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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AIS Explorer: Intervention Impact—an application for planning more cost-effective AIS prevention programs
Angell, N. R., Bajcz, A. W., Keller, R. P., Kinsley, A. C., Snellgrove, N., Muellner, U., Muellner, P. & Phelps, N. B. D., Nov 2025, In: Biological Invasions. 27, 11, 234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conditioning invasive bigheaded carps (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix and H. nobilis) to enhance the efficacy of acoustic and CO2 deterrents
Culotta, J. A., Ervin, M. L., Vetter, B. J. & Mensinger, A. F., May 2025, In: PloS one. 20, 5 May, e0320395.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Invasive eurasian watermilfoil data from Minnesota lake point-intercept surveys between 1995 and 2019
Thomas, S., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Aug 3 2021
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/222649
Dataset
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Complete Data for: Desiccation tolerance of the invasive alga starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) as an indicator of overland spread risk
Glisson, W., Wagner, C. K., Verhoeven, M. R., Muthukrishnan, R., Contreras-Rangel, R. & Larkin, D. J., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Oct 13 2021
DOI: 10.13020/28th-gy94, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/224879
Dataset
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Complete data for: Overwinter survival of Corbicula fluminea in a central Minnesota lake
Weber, M. M. & Cibulka, D., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Nov 1 2021
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/225198
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Press/Media
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Research using copper in Lake Minnetonka to eradicate zebra mussels shows promise
11/5/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Prizes
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Research Award for AIS Extension programs (team award)
Larkin, D. J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)