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Steve McComas: How will lakes recover from the summer of 2026?

October 3, 2026

I’ve been surveying a number of lakes from a scientific angle for more than 25 years. It’s been interesting collecting water samples and conducting plant ...

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Steve McComas: How will lakes recover from the summer of 2026?

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I’ve been surveying a number of lakes from a scientific angle for more than 25 years. It’s been interesting collecting water samples and conducting plant and fish surveys in Dakota County, Minn., in Orchard, Marion, and Alimagnet lakes; in Ramsey County, there is White Bear and Bald Eagle; and in Chisago County, Comfort Lake. Have ...

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