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Steve McComas: Heavy rains this year have impacted Minnesota lakes

Two aquatic plants that are showing abundant growth this year are buttercup (with white flowers) and filamentous algae. Weather conditions this spring and summer were optimal for both species. (Photo courtesy of Steve McComas)

What a contrast between the summers of 2023 and 2024 in Minnesota!
Last year, there was a heavy snowpack followed by summertime drought conditions. This year, there was a light snowpack followed by spring and summer rains that produced flooding conditions. Rainfall totals at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport for the April-June period in 2023 totaled 5 inches. For the same time period in 2024, rainfall totaled 17 inches. Rainfall and run-off have increased lake levels this summer, but there are other lake issues as well.

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