Category Archives: Education
Lake Minnewashta Zebra Mussel Eradication Work Nears a Successful Completion
Eric Fieldseth, from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, reported today that 100% of the Zebra Mussels exposed to the Copper Sulfate treatment in the last 10 days have died. These were mussels placed in contained cages and used to signal … Continue reading
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About Zebra Mussels
Zebra mussels are small, fingernail-sized animals that attach to solid surfaces in water. Zebra mussels are native to Eastern Europe and Western Russia and were brought over to the Great Lakes in the ballast water of ships. Populations of zebra … Continue reading
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Zebra Mussels Found in Lake Minnewashta at the Park Boat Launch/Access.
Eric Feldseth from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District reported that Zebra mussels were found in the water at the Lake Minnewashta boat launch in the Park. More in-water assessments will be done Friday and a plan of attack developed. This … Continue reading
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
Mike Hoff, an AIS coordinator with the US Fish and Wildlife Service gave a preview on the highly impactful AIS plants and animals that we could likely see in Minnesota and by extension, Lake Minnewashta. These species include: Spiny waterfleas … Continue reading
Hennepin County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection Training – Free Events on 6/22 or 6/28
Hennepin County needs your help in finding and preventing the spread of AIS. As aquatic invasive species (AIS) detectors, you will play an important role in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Please attend one of these free events: … Continue reading
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Decontamination Service Available at Lake Waconia for Watercraft Infested with Aquatic Invasive Species
A decontamination unit to combat aquatic invasive species (AIS) is available at Lake Waconia’s Northeast public access. Those who have been turned away from a public accesses because an aquatic invasive species (AIS) was found in their watercraft can use … Continue reading
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