Category Archives: Zebra Mussels

Adult Zebra Mussel Found

Posted on September 29, 2019 by stgunther

A large adult zebra mussel was found this week on a piece of in-water equipment at 6701 Minnewashta Parkway Drew Dickhart, Carver County’s Aquatic Invasive Species manager, was here on Friday to check the site and the mussel. Drew confirmed … Continue reading →

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How the zebra mussels scourge spread across Minnesota – StarTribune.com

Posted on October 2, 2018 by stgunther

How the zebra mussels scourge spread across Minnesota – StarTribune.com Tony Kennedy LAKE WINNIBIGOSHISH, MINN. Summer after summer, Pat Rooney looked out at this revered North Woods lake, hoping the tea-colored waters that lured so many anglers also provided a … Continue reading →

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Lone Zebra Mussel Discovered in Lake Minnewashta at Pleasant Acres Assocation Beach/Launch

Posted on July 6, 2018 by stgunther

Carver County Water Management Organization 600 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Andrew Dickhart 952-361-1871 Invasive species specialists with the Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO) and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) confirmed the presence of … Continue reading →

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10/25/17 Update on Zebra Mussel Treatment

Posted on October 26, 2017 by stgunther

As of Wednesday, Carver County reported that the aquacide treatment had killed 50% of the zebra mussels and another treatment was applied. They hope to have 100% mortality by Friday. At that time, they will provide an outlook for reopening … Continue reading →

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2017 LMPA Annual Meeting

Posted on October 12, 2017 by stgunther

Approximately 40 neighbors gathered at the Camp Tanadoona dining center on Sunday October 1st for the LMPA’s Annual Meeting for 2017. After a delicious Pot Luck supper, LMPA president Steve Gunther opened the meeting. Plenty of open dialogue preceded the … Continue reading →

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Zebra Mussel Update

Posted on June 29, 2017 by stgunther

On June 15th, representatives from Carver County, the MCWD, and the DNR coordinated a post treatment lake-wide zebra mussel survey on Lake Minnewashta. Snorkelers and SCUBA divers surveyed about 8 areas around the lake including the bay where the public … Continue reading →