Thursday, August 9 2012 10:53 PM EDT2012-08-10 02:53:41 GMT
The DNR has been fighting a turf war with invasive species for years, but a local coalition claims we're losing that fight and it's now time for a plan of attack that won't come cheap.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has been fighting a turf war with invasive species for years, but a local coalition claims we're losing that fight and it's now time for a plan of attack that won't come cheap.
Thursday, June 7 2012 5:13 PM EDT2012-06-07 21:13:10 GMT
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated its websites to add dozens of new locations to its list of lakes and rivers that are infested with invasive species.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated its websites to add dozens of new locations to its list of lakes and rivers that are infested with invasive species.
Saturday, July 14 2012 1:19 PM EDT2012-07-14 17:19:58 GMT
If you're thinking about bringing your boat to a Minneapolis lake this weekend, you'll need to stop and get it inspected.
If you're thinking about bringing your boat to a Minneapolis lake this weekend, you'll need to stop and get it inspected. The city is stepping up efforts to stop the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive
If you're thinking about bringing your boat to a Minneapolis lake this weekend, you'll need to stop and get it inspected. The city is stepping up efforts to stop the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive
GILBERT, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have been found in Gilbert Pit, an old mine pit in St. Louis County.
The DNR says it's the first time zebra mussels have been found in a mine pit lake, and the farthest north they have been seen in the state.
"This is the first time we've located zebra mussels in a mine pit lake, and it's the furthest north in the state where we have found them," said Rich Rezanka, invasive species specialist. "It's another reminder that aquatic invasive species can travel great distances and don't have to be in a near-by lake or river to be a threat."
Adult zebra mussels were found about 250 yards from the pit's boat access. Most of the zebra mussels were large and none less than 1 centimeter were located.
The lake is known locally as Lake Ore-Be-Gone.
The DNR has urged boaters to prevent the spread of invasive species by thoroughly cleaning boats and trailers. That includes draining water from bilges and livewells and any other containers before leaving an infested lake.
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