| License Description |
A commercial mechanical control permit issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is required to mechanically remove aquatic plants from public waters for hire. A commercial mechanical control permit is required to mechanically remove aquatic plants from public waters for hire. Complete a commercial mechanical control workshop and exam.
Contact aquatic plant management regional staff to make arrangements for the workshop.
DNR Regional Offices
Aquatic Plant Management (APM) mailing addresses:
Northwest - Region 1 - Bemidji
Department of Natural Resources
Regional Fisheries Manager
2115 Birchmont Beach Road NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-308-2331
Northeast - Region 2 - Grand Rapids
Department of Natural Resources
Regional Fisheries Manager
1201 East Highway 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-328-8831
Brainerd
Includes: Aitkin, Crow Wing, and Southern Cass County
Department of Natural Resources
Aquatic Plant Management
1601 Minnesota Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-203-4342
Central - Region 3 - St. Paul
Includes: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties
Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries APM Staff
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-259-5807
Little Falls
Includes: Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright Counties
Department of Natural Resources
Aquatic Plant Management
16543 Haven Road
Little Falls, MN 56345
320-616-2450 Ext. 235
Southwest - Region 4 - New Ulm
Department of Natural Resources
Regional Fisheries Manager
261 Highway 15 South
New Ulm, MN 56073-8915
507-359-6046 None |