Monthly Archives: August 2026

Purple Loosestrife is spreading rapidly around Lake Minnewashta, and we need residents’ help to control it before it becomes even more widespread. Just a few years ago, only a handful of plants were visible around the lake. Today, Purple Loosestrife … Continue reading →

Shorelines are divided into four zones. Each has an important role in a healthy lakeecosystem and hosts specific plants based on their ideal growing conditions. The four areas are aquatic, emergent, transitional, and upland. Together, these zones make up the larger buffer zone that serve as a lake’s best support and defense line. Aquatic plant zoneThe aquatic zone starts in the … Continue reading →