AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES: A look at America’s least wanted
Fisheries managers across the U.S. are taking action to curb the spread of aquatic nuisance or invasive species such as zebra mussels or the infamous ‘jumping’ silver carp. Invasives come in all shapes...
View ArticleNorthwest Minnesota county takes aim at invasive species
After a plea for help from Terry Kalil, the vice president of the Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations, County Board Chairman Barry Nelson said the county will set up a committee or task force...
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New law: Those hired to remove docks, lifts must have state permit
Another tactic to stop the spread of zebra mussels will take place throughout the state this winter training sessions for those who are hired to install and remove boats, docks and lifts. Continue...
View ArticleDNR online course set for 2015 aims to prevent AIS spread
The online course hasn’t been developed but is expected to be available before the law takes effect in July 2015. Continue Reading
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Like seatbelts, invasive species laws are beginning to click
In this case, though, instead of clicking the seatbelt, boaters are being required to do things like pull the plug, drain their live wells and bait buckets and remove weeds and other debris from the...
View ArticleKensington Runestone Park to expand in 2013
Award letters for two Park Legacy grant applications applied for in 2012 were received on Wednesday. Park Superintendent Al Lieffort said the county was awarded a grant for acquisition of land at...
View ArticleWill war against invasive species get more ammunition?
Douglas County will again apply for an aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspection grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. On Tuesday, the Douglas County Board of...
View ArticleFederal measure to halt Asian carp invasion gets wide support
WADENA, Minn. â Fed by several rivers, the Twin Lakes east of Menagha are home to a diverse assortment of fish. âWeâve got great fishing for a small lake,â said Ed Moren, owner of Twin Lakes...
View ArticleFederal measure to halt Asian carp invasion gets wide support
WADENA, Minn. â Fed by several rivers, the Twin Lakes east of Menagha are home to a diverse assortment of fish. âWeâve got great fishing for a small lake,â said Ed Moren, owner of Twin Lakes...
View ArticleCounty to receive $75,000 for aquatic invasive species prevention
Ken Vogel chronicle@lcnewschronicle.com Recently, the 2014 Minnesota State Legislature approved funding to Minnesota counties for aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention. According to Lake County...
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