AIS violations caught by Hubbard County watercraft inspectors

Two zebra mussel violations were caught – and infestations potentially averted – last summer, thanks to watercraft inspectors at the Kabekona Lake public access. “We were able to take care of them. They opted to come down to the decon station and get their equipment...
Starry stonewort has makings of high-impact invader

Starry stonewort has makings of high-impact invader

It’s only found in 14 Minnesota lakes at this point, but starry stonewort has the potential to cause lots of harm, and fast. Recent research shows that the macroalgae has the potential to be the high-impact invader in Minnesota lakes that many already fear it is. It...

Twenty-nine sites hold invasive ‘Starry Trek’

Volunteers in Minnesota and Wisconsin turn out to search lakes for aquatic invasive species Perhaps you’ve never heard of starry stonewort? You may not even be knowledgeable about Eurasian water milfoil, zebra mussels or curly-leaf pondweed. But many volunteers in...

Eurasian watermilfoil found in French Lake

Department of Natural Resources confirms the plant is in several areas of the lake For the second time in two years, an aquatic invasive species has been discovered in an Aitkin County lake. As a result of the “Starry Trek” event in August, Eurasian watermilfoil ...
FF students learn about aquatic invasive species

FF students learn about aquatic invasive species

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are a major issue in the lakes in Otter Tail County. Keith Pearson, science teacher at Kennedy Secondary School is a leader among his peers in exposing his students to the prevention of the spread of AIS in the county. On Sept. 24, Ellie...