Despite the annual spread to more lakes, DNR officials encourage boaters not to become apathetic about precautions they should take, as there are thousands of waters in the state without Eurasian watermilfoil. Eurasian watermilfoil now infests 145 Minnesota lakes, wetlands, and rivers. The first Minnesota discovery was made in Lake Minnetonka in 1987.
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