Zebra Mussels Reported on Two Minnesota Lakes

By Justin Stakes

Lake John has broad infestation; One zebra mussel found on Bryant Lake

St. Paul, MN -(AmmoLand.com)- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Lake John, in Wright County.

A citizen involved in a monitoring program reported a single zebra mussel in late September, but subsequent surveys revealed a more widespread and established infestation throughout much of the lake. The lake is not a candidate for current treatment methods because the infestation is widespread. Lake John has been added to the infested waters list. Other bodies of water connected to Lake John may also be added to the infested waters list after further assessment.

In another case, a single zebra mussel was recently reported in Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie. Three Rivers Park District staff discovered the invasive species on a settlement plate, a simple underwater detection device placed around docks and shorelines, and reported it to the DNR.

Extensive dive searches over the next several days revealed no additional zebra mussels in the lake. DNR invasive species specialist Keegan Lund said Bryant Lake will be carefully monitored …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand