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Zebra Mussels in Lake Minnewashta – Update and Proposed Rapid Response Plan
A meeting was held on 8/22/16 at the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s offices to review the discovery of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewashta and develop a Rapid Response Plan of attack. Representatives from the MCWD, Carver County, the city of … 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
Carver County Parks Beach on Lake Minnewashta Remains Closed Due to e Coli
UPDATE: I spoke with Sam Pertz at Carver County Parks on 8/16 at 2PM and the net is that their beach on Lake Minnewashta is still closed. Despite the heavy rain last week, the e Coli levels have not declined. … Continue reading
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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
LMPA Board Meeting – Thursday July 14th at 7PM at the Gunther’s – 3628 Hickory Road
You’re invited to attend the LMPA Board Meeting – Thursday July 14th at 7PM at the Gunther’s – 3628 Hickory Road Agenda I. Call to order: II. Approval of minutes Review/approval of last meeting minutes (Steve G/All) III. Resident input … Continue reading
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