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Minnesota Lake Residents Tax Selves to Fight Invasives

The Associated Press — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0000

Minnesota lakeshore residents are changing tactics in the fight against aquatic invasive species - they're taxing themselves. Lake property owners have increasingly started forming lake improvement districts, which have the authority to levy property taxes.

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DNR Offers Tips, Reminders About Boat Winterization

Lee Voss — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:01:37 +0000

The Minnesota Department of natural Resources has some reminders and some tips for cabin owners who are looking to take their boats, docks and boat lifts out of the water for the winter.

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DNR: "Invasive Species Violation Rates Unacceptable"

The Associated Press — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:16:03 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says boaters are violating rules against aquatic invasive species at an unacceptable rate.

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DNR Outlines Steps to Combat Invasive Species

The Associated Press — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:53:17 +0000

Minnesota conservation officials will take new steps in 2012 to stop the spread of invasive species.

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Dayton Asks Congress for Help with Invasive Carp

The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:47:07 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton says it's urgent for Minnesota to stop invasive Asian carp from spreading widely into its waters. Dayton convened what was billed as a "carp summit" Monday, where a Department of Natural Resources specialist outlined an action plan that would include permanently closing the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock and dam to prevent the fish from getting upstream.

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DNR: Zebra Mussels Found In 2 Western Minnesota Lakes

The Associated Press — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:18:25 +0000

The state Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have spread to two lakes in western Minnesota. DNR biologists confirmed that the pests are now in Brophy and Cowdry lakes near Alexandria.

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Researchers Test System To Kill Invasive Species

The Associated Press — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:38:59 +0000

Researchers have conducted a large-scale test of a new system to kill invasive species hiding in the ballast water of Great Lakes freighters and expect to get results back next month.

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Minnesota Urgers Boaters To 'Pull Plug' On Invasives

The Associated Press — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:49:00 +0000

With the fishing season opener coming up Saturday, Minnesota is urging boaters to 'pull the plug' on aquatic invasive species. Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr says boaters and anglers need take personal responsibility to prevent the further spread of aquatic invasives such as zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny waterfleas.

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DNR Reminding Anglers To Be Prepared On Fishing Opener

Lee Voss — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:58:02 +0000

As you prepare to head out for Minnesota's fishing opener this weekend, the D-N-R is reminding you to pack your life jackets, first-aid kit and sunscreen. But, the D-N-R says there is just as much to remember when you are ready to leave the lake.

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Bighead Carp Caught In St. Croix River

Lee Voss — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:28:16 +0000

A 27-pound bighead carp caught in the St. Croix River recently is being used by Minnesota officials to rally support for slowing the spread of such invasive species. Bighead carp are one of several invasive carp species that the Department of Natural Resources says could seriously harm the state's native fish species and aquatic ecosystems.

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DNR Bill Takes Aim At Invasive Species In Minnesota

Jim Maurice — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:27:53 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton and the state's natural resources commissioner are unveiling legislation aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species in Minnesota. Zebra mussels and Asian carp are among the species concerning the state's outdoors managers.

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Minnesota DNR Releases Draft In Invasive Species Plan

Jim Maurice — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:16:26 +0000

State natural resource officials now have a plan to slow the spread of zebra mussels, fish-killing VHS virus, jumping Asian carp and other aquatic invasive species.

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