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Now What?

by , Posted to on 07/06/2011 3:33 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 01/29/2003
Location: MN
Just when ya think things can't get any worse,this happens~

Just in~I know alot of you guys come east to fish,so FYI~

Won't be long and they'll be in your neighborhood~Just think of all the tourney boats that come from infested waters from the great lakes,wisc,and Mn and fish the red,devils and the mighty mo! Sad deal forsure,but a little to late to stop the spread.


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Troublesome zebra mussels are spreading rapidly throughout one of Minnesota's outdoor recreational jewels -- Lake Minnetonka, officials said Wednesday.

In the first of monthly surveys by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the invasive species was detected at most testing sites across the west metro lake.

The mussels were first detected in the lake's Wayzata Bay last summer, and they had spread by last fall across much of the eastern half of Lake Minnetonka.

This spring, the district began a three-year study by placing two monitoring devices at 32 sites from Gray's Bay to Halsted Bay.

In the first monthly check in late June, zebra mussels were found at 26 of the locations. There was no evidence of zebra mussels at three sites (Halsted Bay, Harrisons Bay and Coffee Cove). Monitoring devices were lost at three other locations and will be replaced.

"It's no surprise the zebra mussel infestation is spreading west across the lake," said Kelly Dooley, the district's water quality technician. "This invasive species is known for its rapid growth, and we're committed to doing everything we can to prevent its spread to other waters, but we need the public's help. We all need to do our part to save the summers we love at local lakes and streams by stopping the spread of zebra mussels."

Left to their own devices, zebra mussels will continue to spread, littering beaches with their sharp shells. They will damage boats and equipment and destroy the health of local lakes, rivers and streams.

Lake Minnetonka, covering more than 14,500 acres and with 125 miles of shoreline, is situated within a quick drive for millions of Minnesotans. It offers an array of attractions, ranging from fishing, boating and swimming to shoreside dining and partying.

A public-awareness campaign to fight the spread of zebra mussels began this summer reminding people to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment before entering new water. For more information, visit the "Save Our Summers" page at www.minnehahacreek.org/saveoursummers.php.

"It is extremely likely that zebra mussels will be introduced into Christmas, Minnewashta and other lakes surrounding Lake Minnetonka unless something is done to inspect boats and manage access at these lakes," Eric Evenson, director of the watershed district, said last week.

Evenson joined several environmental groups in urging Gov. Mark Dayton to close public accesses at all state lakes and rivers infested with aquatic invasive species during a government shutdown.

Zebra mussels also infest Lake Mille Lacs and at least 20 other Minnesota lakes, along with the St. Croix, Mississippi and Zumbro rivers, among other state waters.


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Re: Now What?
by on 07/06/2011 3:37 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/26/2009
Location: ND
Boats aren't the problem.  the microscopic larval stage clings to the feathers of water and shore birds and they are transfered every time a duck or a flock of geese hops from one lake to another.  they are also carried by snapping turtles when they go "walk about" to find new territories. also occurs with every other "amphibious" species that enters and travels to different water bodies on a daily basis.  one example is a duck eats some weeds that have tiny zebra mussels on it, the duck flys to another lake and takes a dump consisting of digested weeds and unharmed zebra mussels.

Now multiply this times tens of thousands of waterfowl bouncing in and out of a lake full of zebra mussels.
There's no such thing as a "trash fish"

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Re: Now What?
by on 07/06/2011 5:28 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 09/11/2002
Location: ND

Maybe the crude oil will keep Sakakawea from getting infected.

I say to hell with that pot o' gold.

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