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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

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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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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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July 4th Celebration Schedule

Please join us for our 2016 4th of July Celebration! 9:00 AM Ski Show 3341 Shore Dr 10:15 AM Face painting 6331 Greenbriar Ave 11:00 AM Land Parade, Foot Races, Water Balloon Toss, Raffle, We’ll have over 25 items for … Continue reading

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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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