AIS Detectors Volunteer Nearly 3,000 Hours Toward AIS Prevention and Detection in 2020

October 27, 2021

Despite 2020 being an extraordinarily unusual year, AIS Detectors volunteered a total of 2,941 hours toward the prevention and detection of aquatic invasive species across Minnesota this year. 

Coming in with the highest hours was Mary Reuter, with an incredible 576 hours. Mary's dedication earned her the AIS Gold President's Volunteer Service Award from the AIS Detectors Program. 

The 2020 service pin features the invasive rusty crayfish. Service pins are awarded to certified AIS Detectors who have completed the AIS Detectors Core Course and volunteer throughout the year. 

AIS Detectors who will receive a service pin for 2020 are listed below with their hours:

  • Mary Reuter (576)
  • Cec Riedman (304)
  • Stephen Long (197)
  • Ilona Rouda (139)
  • Paul Amundson (97)
  • Mark Larison (81)
  • Dorothy Whitmer (73)
  • Susanna Wilson Witkowski (73)
  • Bob McNamara (72)
  • Nancy Moe-Mergens (70)
  • Spencer McGrew (63)
  • Kit Ferber (60)
  • Yasmin Scrivner (59)
  • Gary Schumacher (48)
  • Jim Meinz (46)
  • Penny Stiles (44)
  • Richard Cieslak (43)
  • David Duxbury (40)
  • Mary Mcnellis (40)
  • Kevin Zahler (39)
  • Michael Flanery (38)
  • Janet Rith-Najarian (36)
  • James Graham Sr. (36)
  • Arthur Weaver (35)
  • Dennis Byron (34)
  • Jill Mertes (30)
  • Phil Thompson (30)
  • James Wooton (29)
  • Curtis Forst (29)
  • Linda Vacek (28)