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Threat of aquatic invasives brings greater enforcement, awareness

April 24, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Last year, boaters in southwest Minnesota may have received a free pass a warning instead of a citation if they forgot to pull the plug on their bilge tank before leaving a lake. This year, with stepped up enforcement and a heightened concern for the spread of invasive species like zebra mussel and Asian (bighead or silver) carp, fines will be issued. Continue Reading

Zebra mussels discovered in Gilbert Pit in St. Louis County

August 28, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

Zebra mussels have been discovered in Gilbert Pit near Gilbert in St. Louis County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said today. Continue Reading

DNR confirms zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska, adds it and Lake Emily to list of infested waters

July 27, 2012 in West Central Tribune

GLENWOOD – The DNR has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska and is adding it and Lake Emily to the state’s list of infested waters. Continue Reading

DNR confirms zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska, adds it and Lake Emily to list of infested waters

July 27, 2012 in West Central Tribune

GLENWOOD – The DNR has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska and is adding it and Lake Emily to the state’s list of infested waters. Continue Reading

Lake Minnewaska and Lake Emily to be designated as infested waters

July 27, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. Continue Reading

Citizen discovers what is thought to be zebra mussel in Lake Minnewaska

July 19, 2012 in West Central Tribune

GLENWOOD The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a report that a zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
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Citizens finds what’s believed to be zebra mussel in Lake Minnewaska

July 19, 2012 in West Central Tribune

GLENWOOD The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a report that a zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. Continue Reading

Zebra mussels found in Pelican Lake near Brainerd

July 12, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

Scuba divers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have found zebra mussels in Pelican Lake in Crow Wing County near Brainerd. Continue Reading

Fees may rise as legislators face outdoor issues

February 10, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL Many legislators are thinking about the outdoors while working inside the Minnesota Capitol.
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Vogel says AIS has attention of legislators

January 17, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR Rep. Bruce Vogel told the Kandiyohi County Commissioners today that aquatic invasive species has gotten the attention of legislators and that additional funding could be allocated this year.
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