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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in South Twin Lake in Mahnomen County. A lake user contacted the White Earth Nation Division of Natural Resources after finding what was subsequently confirmed to be an adult zebra mussel along the southeast shore of South Twin Lake. During two days of follow-up field inspections, White Earth staff
A broadly-supported measure going into effect Monday, July 1, will significantly enhance aquatic invasive species prevention and management in Minnesota. The increase in the aquatic invasive species watercraft surcharge on the three-year watercraft registration is increasing from $5 to $10.60. This is the first increase in the AIS registration surcharges since 1993. Watercraft owners will
Partners at water access sites across Minnesota and throughout the Great Lakes region will conduct a targeted campaign through July 7 to inform boaters and others about aquatic invasive species. Volunteer and paid inspectors will partner with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other state and local agencies at hundreds of boat launches. They’ll
Minnesota anglers harvest around 16 million sunfish each year, making them the state’s most harvested fish. To protect big sunfish and avoid stunted populations of sunfish, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging anglers to release large sunfish, and keep smaller fish for eating. Sunfish spawn in large nesting colonies during the spring and early
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Regional Director Rita Albrecht will retire July 9, the agency announced Friday. Albrecht has served as regional director for the DNR’s northwest region since September of 2016, having previously been the DNR’s regional planner. The northwest region encompasses 23 counties, from Lake of the Woods County on the north to
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer boating season, but boaters should keep in mind water temperatures remain spring-like. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges boaters to wear life jackets no matter the water temperature or season, but it’s especially important this time of year, when wearing a life jacket is the
