![]() ![]() It has been noted that the size of young of year Walleye in Mille Lacs has decreased by about 10%. Environmentally, zeebs compete with the native mussels in the water. You may need to wear water shoes for protection.ĥ. Depending on how heavy the infestation we’ll need to be careful walking in the water or when removing docks or lifts because the shells are sharp. We will probably see zeebs on our watercraft equipment, docks, anchors, rocks and other debris in the water, etc. Tim plans to run out to FIL this summer to take aįew more samples, this should give us an idea of the veliger population and the possibility of them moving downstream.Ĥ. The small plankton sample he took in FIL only revealed one veliger but again it was a small sample. Tim Plude plans to search area (and downstream) lakes for adult zebra mussels as well as take veliger samples. (during normal years this is true but with the current pandemic we are currently not fully staffed for watercraft inspections). MN DNR activity will pick up and spend more time on AIS activity, inspections, etc. Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District will continue AIS inspections with a focus on prevention and protection from other invasives – i.e. DNR Parks and Trails have posted signs at the public landings.Ģ. ![]() Paul DNR headquarters decided to list FIL as infested.ġ. Tim got a veliger sample in Peterson’s and sent it off, and was planning to scuba dive to look further, but the sample came back positive.ģ. A lake association member found a zeeb in Peterson’s Bay a few weeks ago on his anchor. I have included a lot of information, and I want to thank Tim Plude (DNR AIS Specialist), Rick Bruesewitz (DNR), Steve Hughes (Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District), and board member Bill Haroldson for helping so we can provide as much factual information as we can.Įvents leading up to the discovery of zebra mussels (zeebs):ġ. (FIL has not been added to the list yet). Information about the Infested Waters List is below. Tim Plude - the DNR AIS Specialist –– called to let me know that Farm Island Lake (FIL) will be listed on the MN DNR Infested Waters List for zebra mussels. Living with zebra mussels Farm Island Lake added to MN DNR Infested Waters List for zebra mussels
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