The overall message he shared with the attendees was that even common plants associated with water gardens can quickly become “aquatic invaders” under the right conditions. Aquatic invaders are plants and animals that cause ecologic and economic harm once established in public waterways, and removing them can be very expensive and often impossible. One way that aquatic invaders are introduced or spread into public waters is through the intentional or unintentional release of species from water gardens and koi ponds.
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Last weekend, IISG’s Amy Shambach facilitated activities and shared information at the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative booth as a part of the Mi Fresh Fish Sail on Lake Superior! Participants had the opportunity to go aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner, eat local fried fish, and participate in cooking lessons all while learning about the health benefits of local fish.
![Last weekend, IISG’s Amy Shambach facilitated activities and shared information at the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative booth as a part of the Mi Fresh Fish Sail on Lake Superior! Participants had the opportunity to go aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner, eat local fried fish, and participate in cooking lessons all while learning about the health benefits of local fish.](https://iiseagrant.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Last weekend, IISG’s Amy Shambach facilitated activities and shared information at the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative booth as a part of the Mi Fresh Fish Sail on Lake Superior! Participants had the opportunity to go aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner, eat local fried fish, and participate in cooking lessons all while learning about the health benefits of local fish.