Zebra mussels found in Iowa’s Big Spirit Lake
Iowa DNR
October 3, 2017
The first zebra mussels in the Iowa Great Lake chain were discovered in the fall of 2012 and have increased in numbers since.
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Minnesota researchers growing, studying aquatic invasive species
Associated Press
September 26, 2017
Researchers are also trying to determine how the invasive plants and animals are spreading from lake to lake.
Single zebra mussel confirmed in Minneapolis’ Lake Harriet
Minnesota DNR Reports
September 21, 2017
Extensive multi-agency search showed no other signs of the invasive; DNR also confirms zebra mussels in Lake Marion, in the city of Lakeville.
Zebra mussels found in third central Texas reservoir this year
Staff and News Reports
August 21, 2017
And Lake Austin infestation the second in Colorado River basin.
A second new confirmation of starry stonewort in Minnesota in 2017
Minnesota DNR Reports
August 21, 2017
The invasive algae found in Pope County’s Lake Minnewaska, the second confirmation by the DNR in a week.
New watercraft cleaning station unveiled on Minnetonka (video)
Site Staff
August 21, 2017
The cleaning station to target – and remove – aquatic invasive species is part of a pilot project spearheaded by Wildlife Forever and its Clean Drain Dry Initiative and CD3, a Minnesota-based company that developed
Minnesota River listed for zebra mussels, invasive carp
Minnesota DNR Reports
August 10, 2017
Zebra mussels were confirmed in river reservoir last year.
Zebra mussels confirmed in 2 Crow Wing County waters
Minnesota DNR Reports
July 13, 2017
These are the second and third new confirmations of zebra mussels in a Minnesota lake in 2017.
Wright County a pioneer in fight against invasives
Associated Press
July 11, 2017
Will be the first county in Minnesota to require inspections of boats and trailers before they enter the water.
