aquatic invasive species

ST. PAUL — A requirement that Minnesota boaters receive training and place decals on their trailers is being postponed while legislators consider changing the program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. A law passed in 2012 requires people pulling...

WILLMAR — With $256,000 in state funding on the line, the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners approved a plan for continued efforts to tackle aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels. The Legislature approved funds for counties to address the problem, and a required...

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Invasive zebra mussels have been found in White Bear Lake, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Friday.

NEW LONDON — The Kandiyohi County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force will hold its annual kickoff meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the New London-Spicer High School cafeteria in New London. The public is welcome. Topics will include a review of activities last year and what to expect...

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Some municipalities and lake associations that have grown frustrated by Minnesota's lack of progress in combating aquatic invasive species are backing research into finding more permanent ways of stopping the pests. Among them is the Gull Chain of Lakes...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the boating season for many Minnesotans. So the Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters and anglers to be extra vigilant to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Ann Pierce, the DNR's...

The more we can learn about aquatic invasive species, the better. The West Central Tribune story coverage of this so-called epidemic is appreciated. On the use of bailer plugs for boats, let’s not “pull the plug” on using this device as a preventive measure. Randall...