A Minnesota Tradition

We wait all winter to get back on the water! We miss being behind the perfect wake on the perfect morning. In fact, waterskiing was invented in Minnesota back in 1922. Whether your passion is wakeboarding, skiing, tubing or your favorite move is a grab, jump, invert or spin, we all love the water and the opportunities for fun our lakes and rivers provide. For all of us, it’s the understanding and actions taken to keep our waterways free from what doesn’t belong there.

We all want our lakes and rivers to maintain their unique, natural characteristics. Invasive species change your favorite water’s ecosystem, how you use the lake and can make cleaning and maintaining equipment a challenge. We’re all on the same team and benefit from each other’s positive actions.

What can you do to help keep Minnesota’s water sports traditions intact? Two important things:

1. Take Action. When trailering your boat, take the time to go through the CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY steps. Make sure you clean off your gear including ropes and tubes. If you see others not taking action, offer to lend a hand by showing them these steps.
2. Share the word! Like and share on social media, including our accounts and posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The more like-minded water enthusiasts we have the better – all looking out for our best interests.

Explore the videos and links below and please take the time to follow the CLEAN. DRAIN. DRY. steps at the boat ramp this year. Our Minnesota Traditions depend on it!